Where:
Honeybee Sage
1819 N Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53212
When:
April 10th, 2024 @ 5:45pm
Rsvp: Email events@florentineopera.org to rsvp and for any questions about the event.
What do you know about Milwaukee’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood? The Florentine takes inspiration from home for our upcoming production of La bohème. Learn more about the real Bronzeville artists and leaders: past and present.
About Versed
We build operas over the course of a few years! In that time, dozens of creatives work on color palettes, lighting effects, historical juxtapositions and casting. Get a peek into the production process and learn more about what makes this show magical, including historical context.
For each mainstage production, we offer two Versed experiences for the Milwaukee community (and beyond) to learn about composer histories, the first audience's response, historical contexts, culture, and the intentions behind a show.
Our Versed series takes place as an intimate gathering somewhere in Milwaukee. These are FREE and open to the public. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.
Featuring
Genyne Edwards
Genyne Edwards is a skilled leader who has leveraged her passion for people and solving problems to work across diverse business sectors for more than 20 years. Prior to co-founding P3 Development Group in 2011, Edwards served in leadership roles in corporate, nonprofit and government, including serving as the first African American Deputy Secretary of Wisconsin’s Department of Tourism. She has been instrumental in developing and leading impactful programs such as the African American Leadership Program and the City of Milwaukee’s Business Capacity Building Program. Edwards is a sought after thought leader and recipient of many awards, including being recognized as a Woman of Influence in innovation by the Milwaukee Business Journal and for her significant contributions by the Marquette University Alumni Association.
Raynetta "Ray" Hill
Raynetta "Ray" Hill is a catalytic leader with an unwavering passion for advancing economic growth and the empowerment of individuals. Her distinguished career is characterized by a collaborative leadership style and a commitment to advocating for both economic and social impact. Currently serving as the Executive Director of the Historic King Drive Business Improvement District No. 8 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ray brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role in the area of real estate development and management. Beyond her contributions to the BID, Ray has held significant leadership roles in both the private and nonprofit real estate sectors. In 2019 Governor Evers recognized Ray's leadership and appointed her to the Wisconsin Housing Economic Development Authority (WHEDA). Actively participating in the community, Ray serves on numerous boards and committees related to real estate and economic impact. Her remarkable achievements have not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by her recognition as one of the Milwaukee Business Journal's 40 under 40 awardees. She received the Young Pioneer by the African American Chamber of Commerce, Hyfin Community Impact award and most recently one of the 51 black leaders for the State of Wisconsin from Madison365.