Organization

Des Moines Metro Opera

Singer

Baritone

Jeremiah Sanders

Homecoming Soldier

Conductor

Michael Sakir

Stage director

Joshua Borths

Set designer

Adam Whittridge

Costume designer

Ashleigh Poteat

Lighting designer

Bridget S Williams

Makeup artist

Margaret Sackman

Hairstylist

Repetiteur

Connor Buckley

Soprano

Tess Altiveros

Soldier

Mezzo-soprano

Sun-Ly Pierce

Toledo

Doctor 1

Sankara Harouna

Doctor 3

Tenor

Sam Mathis

Jumper

Doctor 2

Bass-baritone

Matt Boehler

Colonel

Doctor 4

Grace Altiveros Ritter

Soldier's Daughter

Alexis Seminario

The Falling and The Rising

Camp Dodge

United States

Freedom Hall

The Falling and The Rising Redler

Public

Approved

The Falling and the Rising centers around a strong female hero known only as “Soldier”. After sending a video message home on the eve of her daughter’s thirteenth birthday, the Soldier is severely wounded by a roadside IED. Doctors quickly place her in an induced coma to help minimize the extensive trauma to her brain. The Soldier must now make an arduous journey towards both healing and home. 

Featuring a chorus of local veterans and active duty service members alongside professional artists, this powerful opera by Zach Redler and Jerre Dye is presented in partnership with the Iowa National Guard within the Freedom Center at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa.

Immediately following the 80-minute performance, join the artists and creatives for a post-show talk back session featuring Service Members of the Iowa National Guard 671st Troop Command, led by the Director of Public Affairs, Jackie Schmillen.

English

The Falling and The Rising by Redler, Z., From (2023/2023), Directed by Joshua Borths,, Conductor Michael Sakir, Freedom Hall, Camp Dodge, United States

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