About The Falling & The Rising, with music by Zach Redler and libretto by Jerre Dye: A soldier, posted in conflict overseas, is wrestling with the sacrifices she has made, having just missed her daughter’s 13th birthday. In a quasi-dream state, she encounters other soldiers, all working through their own pain, challenges, and triumphs. With each encounter, she is reminded of the strength and resilience inherent in every soldier, the qualities she will need to rise up again and return to her family.

Tess Altiveros, The Soldier
Erika Vasallo, Toledo
Philip Himebook, Jumper
Marcus King, Homecoming Soldier
Matthew Soibelman, The Colonel

Featuring a chorus of active and retired men and women from across all branches of our military. The performances of this new American opera are on May 12th and 13th at The Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center (Memphis, Tennessee).