Fundraising Goal: $1,000

$585 raised from 11 unique donors

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Dane Suarez's Big Voice Energy — Chénier and Beyond

A fundraiser for: OperaDelaware

Organization Mission:

OperaDelaware produces bold, vibrant, and creative performances that empower artists, enrich the community, entertain audiences, and encourage curiosity.

I’m Dane Suarez.

I’m fundraising for OperaDelaware.

OperaDelaware isn’t just where I sing. It’s where I help shape what our audiences hear.
As a Company Artist, I’m not part of a traditional Young Artist program. I’m a professional tenor trusted to build major roles, contribute to artistic planning, and help design programming that serves Delaware’s audiences in bold, meaningful ways. This season, I sang Canio in an immersive Pagliacci, curated and performed intimate concert performances, and this May, I make my debut in one of the great dramatic tenor roles in the repertoire – Andrea Chénier.

Chénier isn’t just another role. It’s a defining step in my artistic trajectory — a heroic role that demands stamina, vocal power, and emotional intensity. OperaDelaware is giving me the platform to build it fully.

Beyond the stage, I work closely with leadership on programming, audience engagement, marketing and design, and innovative initiatives that expand what opera can be in our community. We’re building seasons that balance grand opera, community access, and bold new programming designed around the artists performing and for our Delaware audiences.

Your Do More 24 donation supports:
  • The development of major repertoire (like the title role in Andrea Chénier)
  • Thoughtful, audience-centered programming for Delaware
  • A Company Artist model that prioritizes autonomy and long-term artistic growth

When you donate, you’re investing in:
  • My future as a dramatic tenor
  • OperaDelaware’s innovative artistic employment model
  • A sustainable ecosystem where artists lead

If you believe artists should have agency… If you believe opera can evolve… If you believe in Big Voice Energy… Join me.

Let’s build Chénier — and what comes next.

Organization Details

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Name:
OperaDelaware

EIN: 51-6018055

Street Address:
4 South Poplar Street

City: Wilmington

State: DE Zip: 19801

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Website:
https://www.operade.org

Counties Served: New Castle, Kent, Sussex

Office Locations: Wilmington

Sectors: Arts & Culture, DDOA Grantee

Recent Donations

  • Peter Gordon $50
  • Thomas Essmyer $50
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  • Michelle Johnson $25
  • Anonymous $100
  • Douglas Rowland $10
  • Adam King $50
  • Michael R Elliott $50
  • Anonymous ---
  • Maureen Wallen $100