<div>Please Support <strong>LELAND &amp; SILAS - A New Queer Opera</strong>
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<div>We are bringing <strong>LELAND &amp; SILAS</strong> to life—a powerful, heart-wrenching, and deeply affirming new opera by bReAd, premiering May 2025 at Chinkapin Craftstead in Woodbury, Tennessee.
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<div>A decade in the making, <em>Leland &amp; Silas</em> tells the story of an unexpected love between star athlete Leland and ballet dancer Silas—two young men navigating the joys and perils of coming out in a world that doesn’t always understand. Their journey speaks to the heart of queer resilience, love, and self-discovery.
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<div>While we have partial funding from our incredible producing partners at Chinkapin, we need your help to raise <strong>$15,000 to cover essential costs like artist stipends, production expenses, and travel.</strong>
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<div>Every donation brings us closer to making this opera an unforgettable experience for audiences and a milestone for queer storytelling in the classical world.
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<div><strong>Join us in making LELAND &amp; SILAS a reality—every dollar, share, and word of support matters.</strong> Thank you for believing in queer art and the power of opera to change lives!
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<div>Donate today and be part of the story!
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Matthew Caplan

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Andrea Chan

Benedict Maulbeck

Rasham Nassar

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Anthony Scudese

Matthew Bobbins

Margaret Remboski

Neil Giacobbi

Gretchen Scott

Scott Wiley

Mari Berner-Moriarty

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Help us bring our new queer opera LELAND & SILAS to life!

Help us bring our new queer opera LELAND & SILAS to life!

Still $6,510 to go. Help us build momentum.