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Opera Praktikos‬‭ (OPrak) is a disability-affirmative opera company.‬ We present an exciting new genre of opera that’s interabled and champions disability-artistry as a creative force in the field.

07/30/2026

See you in two weeks!

07/26/2026

June was just around the corner… and it was a great month for .

• We workshopped La Sonnambula, an opera about a Swiss village girl named Amina whose tendency to sleepwalk into a nobleman’s bedroom causes a dramatic misunderstanding with her fiancé, which is only resolved when the villagers witness her innocence firsthand as she walks across a dangerous mill roof. However, for our adaptation, we have incorporated American Sign Language; it is a production with an ASL conductor and interpreters; ir is something you’d want to see in November of 2026.

• Photo by Scott Newirth Photography.

07/15/2026

Who is Emilio Garcia?

From New York City Hall to Opera Praktikos, the ASL interpreter continues to provide access to all. Follow him and his work with and learn more bout his work below.

Emilio Garcia is an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and currently based in New York City.

As the hearing child of two Deaf parents (CODA), Emilio developed a lifelong passion for communication and language accessibility. Inspired by his upbringing within the Deaf community, he pursued a career in American Sign Language interpreting. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Communications, he spent three years specializing in ASL video translation.

Emilio has extensive experience providing language access across the political landscape, interpreting at the local, state, and federal levels for elected officials and government agencies.

After several years as a freelance interpreter, he transitioned into public service, becoming the first staff American Sign Language interpreter hired to serve in the Office of the Mayor at New York City Hall.

Following nearly five years in public service, Emilio returned to independent contracting work, where he has enjoyed reconnecting with the Deaf community through a wide range of interpreting assignments. His work includes theater productions, government events, conferences, concerts, and community programs.

Committed to advancing accessibility and meaningful communication, Emilio remains dedicated to serving the Deaf community and helping create more inclusive spaces through language access.

07/07/2026

Help us congratulate our friend Hailey McAvoy who just earned the OPERA America Commissioning Grant! What’s more, last year, also received the OPERA America Discovery Grant - congratulations Hailey!

Later in July, catch Hailey as she will be presenting her new musical “Wholly Unwinding” at the Hogfish festival. Dates: July 22, 24, and 25, 2026.

Above: Hailey McAvoy as Julia Child from Opera Praktikos: There Will Be Cake!; photo by Dan Wright

Disability

07/02/2026

Happy Disability Pride Month!

06/17/2026

La Sonnambula Co. in front of The Ritz Bar & Lounge, under the lustrous Pride flag, smiling, before our final rehearsal.

What’s more, stay tuned: tickets for the November orchestral concert at National Sawdust will be going on sale in a few weeks.

🩷🧡💛💜💙🩵💚🩶🤍❤️🖤🤎

And, we would love to take this moment to wish you all a happy Pride Month!

06/16/2026

Next up is who will be taking over our Instagram! Follow Phillip throughout his day.

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https://www.operapraktikos.org/

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