Episode 6

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25th Jun 2024

Parenthood and Caregiving in the Performing Arts (w/Bergen Baker)

On this week's episode of crescendo: building the future of the arts, Jared and Rick discuss balancing parenthood and caregiving in the performing arts. They chat about their own limited experiences with caregiving and identify a variety of different caregiving responsibilities—from parenting children to elder care to community care and beyond. Rick and Jared also reflect on their experiences working on NOOMA​, an opera for babies aged 0-24 months that Minnesota Opera produced at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in early June. 

This episode's guest, local soprano and director of NOOMA Bergen Baker, joins Rick and Jared to talk about her young artist path, her experiences with discrimination as a mother of three children in the performing arts, and her approach to directing an opera for the youngest audience.

Hosts: Rick X. Hoops, Jared Miller

Guest: Bergen Baker

Producer: Rocky Jones

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Bergen Baker (Bio)

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crescendo: building the future of the arts
Let’s shake things up! Hosts Rick X. Hoops (they/he) and Jared Miller (he/him) are both members of the Impact team at Minnesota Opera, who have been friends for nearly 10 years. They are also two young, queer artists and educators who prioritize creating affirming, accessible spaces that foster sustainability and holism in the arts. crescendo is a new podcast that aims to provide young artists and anyone curious about a career in the arts with current perspectives on navigating performance art industries–from classical music to musical theater, from the stage to behind the curtain. Jared and Rick bring their experiences as young professionals who have built careers in performing, education, administration, and creative direction. Please join us every of other Tuesday as we break down current topics with care, critical lenses, and a whole lot of laughter.

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