Ready for a few "True Confessions?" Check out the Dallas Opera Video Blogs for candid conversations with some of the most interesting people in opera. From conductors to administrators to chorus masters, these staff members have the experience, the ideas, and the desire to keep your last Dallas Opera experience as fresh as your first.

Karen Stone The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Karen Stone on American premieres.

Karen Stone The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Karen Stone on planning a season.

Karen Stone The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Karen Stone on artistic creativity.

Karen Stone The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Karen Stone on the outcome of the 50th Anniversary Season.

Graeme Jenkins The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Music Director Graeme Jenkins on the new opera house.

Graeme Jenkins The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Music Director Graeme Jenkins on Franz Lehar and The Merry Widow.

Graeme Jenkins The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Graeme Jenkins on an inside look at Mr. Jenkins' travels during the summer.

John Gage The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Director of Production John Gage on storing production inventory.

John Gage The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Director of Production John Gage on what he would do with a million dollars.

John Gage The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Director of Production John Gage on the lifespan of a production.

John Gage The Dallas Opera's "Behind the Curtain" with Director of Production John Gage on the biggest challenges of the upcoming season.

Drew Field The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Drew Field on why Opera.

Drew Field The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Drew Field on the technical challenges of this season.

Drew Field The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Drew Field on the greatest technical accomplishment.

Drew Field The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Drew Field on General Director Karen Stone's leadership.

Drew Field The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Drew Field on the number of people involved in an opera.

Drew Field The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Drew Field on his biggest influences.

Drew Field The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Drew Field on safety in the "Giant Machine."

Drew Field The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Drew Field on how to fit sets in the Music Hall at Fair Park.

Drew Field The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Drew Field on the difficulty of the 50th Anniversary Season.

Margery Anderson-Clive The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Director of Education Margery Anderson-Clive on educating adults.

Tommy Bourgeois The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Tommy Bourgeois on the props he enjoys building the most.

Tommy Bourgeois The Dallas Opera's "Behind The Curtain" with Tommy Bourgeois on his background with The Dallas Opera.

Jonathan Pell The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Director of Artistic Administration Jonathan Pell on if the 50th Anniversary Season met his expectations.

Jonathan Pell The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Director of Artistic Administration Jonathan Pell on regrets for passing on any individual singers.

Jonathan Pell The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Director of Artistic Administration Jonathan Pell on the aria he would want sung at his retirement party.

Jonathan Pell The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Director of Artistic Administration Jonathan Pell on the "Specialists."

Jonathan Pell The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Director of Artistic Administration Jonathan Pell on standout moments at The Dallas Opera.

Jonathan Pell The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Director of Artistic Administration Jonathan Pell on the changing taste of the audience.

Jonathan Pell The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Director of Artistic Administration Jonathan Pell on the cast for the upcoming season.

Jonathan Pell The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Director of Artistic Administration Jonathan Pell on casting a world premiere versus a traditional opera.

Jonathan Pell The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Director of Artistic Administration Jonathan Pell on how The Dallas Opera's Young Artist program helps singers develop.

Alexander Rom The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Chorus Master Alexander Rom on the operas with the best choral music.

Alexander Rom The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Chorus Master Alexander Rom on what the chorus master does during a performance.

Alexander Rom The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Chorus Master Alexander Rom on his favorite three operas.

Alexander Rom The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Chorus Master Alexander Rom on which song will be sung at his funeral.

Alexander Rom The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Chorus Master Alexander Rom on the most gratifying part of his job.

Alexander Rom The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Chorus Master Alexander Rom on a large chorus versus small chorus.

Alexander Rom The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Chorus Master Alexander Rom on mixing male and female voices.

Alexander Rom The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Chorus Master Alexander Rom the influences of living in New Orleans.

Alexander Rom The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Chorus Master Alexander Rom preparation for the 50th Anniversary Season.

Alexander Rom The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Chorus Master Alexander Rom the differences between soloist and chorus techniques.

Alexander Rom The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Chorus Master Alexander Rom the effect of the new Winspear Opera House.

David Zimmerman The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Hair and Make-Up Artist David Zimmerman on making the cast feel comfortable.

David Zimmerman The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Hair and Make-Up Artist David Zimmerman on his favorite clients.

David Zimmerman The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Hair and Make-Up Artist David Zimmerman on what it takes to be a good designer.

David Zimmerman The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Hair and Make-Up Artist David Zimmerman on improving an opera singer's looks.

David Zimmerman The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Hair and Make-Up Artist David Zimmerman on what's left to do.

David Zimmerman The Dallas Opera presents "Behind the Curtain" with Hair and Make-Up Artist David Zimmerman on men's hair versus women's hair.