A Message from Ryan Taylor
As Minnesota Opera prepares for the world premiere of My Name is Florence, we know we will be gathering in what is a moment of both beauty and heartbreak in our community. We stand with our Twin Cities neighbors in grief, in hope, and in a shared belief that art can bring healing, empathy, and connection.
While we know that gathering together to experience something beautiful like an opera can be a source of communal healing, we also know that moments of healing must be paired with tangible care. Inspired by the legacy of the acclaimed composer Florence Price, whose story highlights the importance of a community rooted in love and care, members of our company have compiled this list of some of the organizations who are assisting those in the Twin Cities who need extra support at this time.
The solidarity and active presence of our Twin Cities community completes the cycle of our artmaking, reignites our passion for our home, and restores hope in our hearts. By showing up with and for each other, may we find light, strength, and the power of coming together.
Ryan Taylor
President and General Director, Minnesota Opera
Stand With Minnesota
https://www.standwithminnesota.com/