Opera Resonates: The Rape of Lucretia

Opera Resonates: The Rape of Lucretia is a panel discussion examining sexual violence and the wider role of sexuality in contemporary society. The conversation will consider how Benjamin Britten’s opera addresses sexual violence, power, consent and the enduring effects of trauma, while exploring how opera and the performing arts can support meaningful dialogue, understanding and social change.

The panel features b a medina, Director of Bias Incident Support Services; Gregory Keng Strasser, director of *The Rape of Lucretia*; Nicole Steinberg, UMD School of Music Lecturer in Musicology; and J. Bradley Baker, Director of the Maryland Opera Studio.

When: Sunday, November 22, 2026

Showtimes: 1:30 p.m.

Tickets: Free, with no tickets required.

Venue: Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center

Admission: General admission.

Ages: The discussion includes sensitive subject matter.

Accessibility: The Clarice offers wheelchair-accessible seating, size-inclusive seating, large-print programs, assisted-listening devices, adult and child-friendly sensory packs, and quiet spaces upon request. ASL interpretation, audio description and captioning are available for select events or by patron request at least six weeks in advance.