Raison d'Être Opéra

(SAY rāzôn ‘detr, THINK reason for being)

Art knows no age!

Raison d’Être Opera’s mission is to challenge and enlighten public perception of older people through musical presentations, performed by seasoned artists for audiences of all ages.

Raison d’Être Opera envisions a future where an individual’s perceived abilities are not limited by their numeric age.

Our objectives are

• Create performance opportunities for seasoned singers
• Challenge and enlighten public perception of older people
• Create an open and welcoming community with an emphasis on performance plus (the plus being direct socialization) 
• Offer opportunities for the public to engage with performers 
• Programs that engage with isolated/underserved communities