Opera. Redefined Stages. Bold Voices. Shared Justice. Connection.
Rising Waters
Collective
October 7:
Vox: Red Formica
It’s closing time on an island where everyone knows your name. In a small town diner, one woman waits by the phone. The neon buzzes, the coffee cools, and somewhere between the dial tone and her last goodbye, reality begins to blur.
A haunting preview unfolds in a roadside diner—where memory, love, and loss are served by the slice.
Starring mezzo-soprano Lucy Weber, pianist Amy Boers, and directed by Julia Benzinger.
Presented in partnership with Island Queen.
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October 7
7pm
Island Queen, Vashon Island
One diner. One voice. One night only.​
Rising Waters Collective
is
Opera. Redefined Stages. Bold Voices.
Shared Justice. Connection.
Through bold storytelling, innovative collaborations, and a relentless pursuit of artistic integrity, Rising Waters Collective cultivates a space where opera is not just performed but lived—where history, engagement, and creativity converge to inspire lasting impact.
We
Are
Led by four visionary leaders with expertise as opera singers, actors, educators, producers, curators, and researchers, Rising Waters Collective stands at the intersection of artistic excellence and social change. United by a deep commitment to the power of opera, they reimagine the art form as a vehicle for equity, accessibility, and transformation. Their leadership is rooted in a shared dedication to social, economic, and environmental justice, shaping productions that challenge conventions, amplify underrepresented voices, and engage directly with the needs of their community.
