Opera. Redefined Stages. Bold Voices. Shared Justice. Connection.
Rising Waters
Collective
2025 - 2026
Season
Welcome to Rising Waters Collective's inaugural season!
Experience the raw emotion and innovative storytelling of chamber opera!
Rising Waters Collective creates bold, locally rooted chamber opera that amplifies stories of our region, commissions and showcases regional talent, and embraces opera as a living art form—one that resonates with the struggles and hopes of our time while honoring its deep traditions.
October 2025: VOX. A reimagining of Poulenc & Cocteau’s La voix humaine as a multi-location, multi-interpretation experience. 1 day, 8 performers. 8 unique interpretations of the opera in different venues across the region, offering varied artistic perspectives on the same work. This decentralized approach transforms the piece into a dynamic, citywide event, deepening audience engagement and emphasizing the universal yet deeply personal nature of the opera’s themes.
MARCH 2026: ECHOES OF HER. A concert celebrating the lives, stories, and music of women of the Pacific Northwest.
MAY 2026: US PREMIERE - disPLACE. These two powerful contemporary one-act operas explore displacement, home, relationships, and survival. Through gripping stories and evocative music, they confront the forces that uproot lives, in this case gentrification, giving voice to those who fight to reclaim their place in the world. Urgent, thought-provoking, and deeply human.
We’re kicking it all off with a series of concerts beginning with The Revolution will be Sung. Be the first to dive into our 2025-2026 season! Join Rising Waters Collective artists for an electrifying evening of performances and announcements. Experience the music, meet the artists, and get a sneak peek at the bold collaborations shaping the future of opera in the region. Reach out for more information about attending this unique performance. Space is limited so reserve your place now!
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.
