Clegg described the protest as a “teachable moment.”Like most other modern opera companies, L.A. Opera implements a policy of colorblind casting. The practice, which prioritizes vocal and dramatic abilities, results in white actors playing black characters, and black actors singing traditionally white roles. Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times Protester Akosua Pierce outside Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on opening night. (Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times)L.A. Opera responded to the protest by reaffirming its policy. Katie Falkenberg / Los Angeles Times Martin Snaer, right, and Marcus Bradford join the demonstration Saturday in costume.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 06, 2016 21:33 UTC