Projects
In Search of the Silent Land
My concept recital/one woman show, In Search of the Silent Land, was inspired by Martin Laird’s meditation book “Into the Silent Land - the Practice of Contemplation”. In today’s vortex of constant distraction, this one-of-a-kind recital experience cuts through the noise by exploring the individual’s journey to finding inner peace through a mixture of classic and contemporary art song. As a guided meditation between artist and audience - this experience can be adapted to contemplative art exhibits, church book clubs, as well as a wide variety of meditative communities.
On Mothers & Daughters
This original devised piece of opera/theatre will explore themes of grief, loss, and redemptive grace in a mother/daughter relationship. This work will feature several artistic mediums and collaborators and will be sung, directed, and produced by Erin Ridge.
This project is anticipated for Late 2024 and will be presented as part of the Artist Residency at the Church of the Resurrection in Washington, DC.
DC Metrobus Sonnets
The bus, for me, is a sacred space, a shared liturgy with my fellow city dwellers… To choose to ride the bus, is to choose to slow down, to sit by your neighbor, to take a moment and exist together.
Inspired by my enthusiasm for the Metrobus, I have committed myself to exploring each individual bus line in DC, and writing stream-of-conscious poetry sparked by my experiences. These poems will be curated into a collection representing each DC quadrant which will consequently be set to music and performed as an art song cycle.
Demystifing Opera
What comes to mind when you hear the word “opera”?
Opera newbies to aficionados alike are welcome as we debunk popular opera myths, cultivate a foundational understanding of opera’s rich history, and finally explore form and structure through one of the time-honored staples of the operatic cannon - Puccini’s La bohème.
This lecture is available for any group looking for a fun, interactive “Opera 101” event.
Art Song Meditation
….These Flower Walks reminded me… to seek out and appreciate everyday beauty and enjoy these meditative moments as gifts from the Creator.
I have selected pieces from my collection of nature photography and paired them with snippets of my favorite classical songs to create what I have been calling art song meditation. I hope you enjoy these moments of reflection on beauty and that they bring you peace.