Our mission

We catalyze the creation of culturally resonant and accessible new works that expand the impact of storytelling through music.

Our vision

We imagine a world where artists are empowered to share their diverse perspectives with a wide array of audiences. We transform our communities and ourselves through human creativity and connection.

Our values

  • We create artistic endeavors, rehearsal environments, and performance experiences that are inclusive, diverse, and foster a sense of belonging.

  • We encourage an open and collaborative process in which all artists feel valued, respected, and free to explore their artistic practice.

  • We lower the barriers that artists and audiences face and accelerate the path to parity.

  • We feature voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized, and we never assume whiteness, maleness, heteronormativity, or able-bodiedness as the "default" in our storytelling or as we build our teams of collaborators.

  • We choose projects that connect and inspire our audiences and illuminate perspectives that may not be evident.  

  • We prioritize the human element within the creative process and live performance, while acknowledging how technology can enhance and support our work.

  • Omar Najmi

    CO-FOUNDER | COMPOSER-IN-RESIDENCE

    GRAMMY-nominated artist Omar Najmi enjoys a dual career as a composer and operatic tenor. He has appeared in principal roles at LA Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Portland Opera, Spoleto Festval USA, Boston Baroque, and many more. He has had works commissioned by Washington National Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Atlanta Opera, White Snake Projects, Emmanuel Music, and Juventas New Music Ensemble.

  • Brendon Shapiro

    CO-FOUNDER | MUSIC DIRECTOR

    Pianist, vocal coach, and conductor, Brendon Shapiro, is a champion of vocal music of the 20th and 21st centuries. He is a member of the music staff at Boston Lyric Opera, and has served as répétiteur at LA Opera, San Francisco Opera, Opera Omaha, Bard SummerScape Festival, Odyssey Opera, and many more. He has served as conductor for productions at Opera Fayetteville, MASS Opera, and Boston Opera Collaborative. He is the artistic director of Boston Singers’ Resource, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing classical singers with the tools they need as they pursue their careers.

  • Katy Early

    CO-FOUNDER | VISIONING PARTNER

    Equally at home in theatre and opera, Katy is a stage director and recent graduate of the MFA directing program at Brooklyn College. She makes politically relevant and personally resonant work that endeavors to shift our communities away from violence towards care. She is currently a visiting assistant professor at Oberlin College teaching directing and acting.