Stage director and mezzo-soprano Rae Shrum (Stage Director) brings a singer-centered, musically driven approach to operatic storytelling. Her directing credits include The Stone Guest (Independent Opera Company, 2024) and Werther (NELA Opera Collective, 2022), where she has been recognized for her collaborative, performer-empowering rehearsal process. Praised for her “agile and enticing” voice and dynamic stage presence, Shrum maintains an active performance career with rece