Verdi OFF, an Italian arts initiative that brings opera, music, dance and visual arts into public spaces, will make its U.S. debut in Los Angeles on Nov. 15, launching a week of community programming, youth workshops and free performances across the city.
The initiative is a partnership between Teatro Regio di Parma, the historic Italian opera house that established Verdi OFF in 2016, and the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West. The Los Angeles program marks the beginning of a planned three-year residency intended to expand access to the arts through collaborations with local nonprofit organizations.
