Opera Columbus Returns to the Stage
The arts organization is determined to bring back live performances.
Marlie Griffith
“I want a win for Columbus,” says Julia Noulin-Mérat, newly appointed general director and CEO of Opera Columbus. To Noulin-Mérat, finding a way to safely return to the stage this spring with “Don Giovanni” is that victory.
The company’s efforts begin in the rehearsal room. Following recommendations from Gov. Mike DeWine and the CDC, performers have their temperatures checked and are tested for COVID-19 regularly. Practices have been limited to essential personnel only, props are sanitized before sharing, and rehearsal spaces are aired out between sessions.