Ofrenda is a powerful story inspired by Día de los Muertos traditions, curanderas (traditional healers) in México, and the mysticism that surrounds them. The opera centers on Macaria, and her daughter, Pina. Macaria, a custodian at a hospital, has an encounter with death (La Señora) on a bus ride after her shift. Moved by Macaria’s kindness, Señora sheds a tear of life into Macaria’s water bottle, giving her the power to heal anyone. But the price for such power will eventually catch up with her. As the story unfolds, Ofrenda reflects the hopes we hold for our children, the sacrifices we make for their well-being, and a daughter’s journey toward understanding and honoring those who came before her.

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InsightALT

Leonard Nimoy Thalia at Symphony Space

I Am a Dreamer Who no Longer Dreams is the first production of our season exploring intimate portraits of hopes and dreams. This poignant and topical work navigates both compassion and the dark side of humanity through the intersecting lives of two immigrants. The story chronicles the complicated parallels and experiences of Rosa, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico; and her court appointed attorney, Singa, herself an immigrant from Indonesia with a green card. As their voices blend and connect, we all experience the oneness that is the human condition, the storytelling and song of our collective inner child. With music composed by Jorge Sosa and a libretto by Cerise Lim Jacobs, the opera will be performed in English.

I Am a Dreamer Who No Longer Dreams

Redhouse Arts Center

I Am a Dreamer Who No Longer Dreams is the first production of our season exploring intimate portraits of hopes and dreams. This poignant and topical work navigates both compassion and the dark side of humanity through the intersecting lives of two immigrants. The story chronicles the complicated parallels and experiences of Rosa, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico; and her court appointed attorney, Singa, herself an immigrant from Indonesia with a green card. As their voices blend and connect, we all experience the oneness that is the human condition, the storytelling and song of our collective inner child.

Tri Cities Opera

Its nearing Día de los Muertos and Macaria, an immigrant mother, has prepared an ofrenda to honor her deceased husband. Her daughter Pina shows no interest in taking part and starts to express doubt about her future while Macaria reminds her of the sacrifices made so that Pina could have what she didn’t.

Jorge Sosa

Events

Upcoming events

1 - 4 Oct, 2026

Ofrenda · Austin Opera

Past events

May 16, 2026

InsightALT · Symphony Space

20 - 22 Oct, 2023

I Am a Dreamer Who No Longer Dreams · Syracuse Opera

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