Ai חיים Ra
TENOR | SCIENTIST | CREATIVE
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"In the 2023/24 season, Ai performed with St. Petersburg Opera, Opera Philadelphia, and Seagle Festival. Their roles include Roméo (Roméo et Juliette), Padre Antonio (With Blood With Ink), and Pang (Turandot). This summer, they debuted with Teatro Nuovo.
lively... [comedy] written all over him
"Other villains of the misogynist male variety were played by... the lively Ai Ra as the cross-dressing and nearly mustache-twirling Bishop of Puebla. I look forward to seeing him in a comedy one of these days. Acting-wise, he’s got Don Basilio written all over him."
- Parterre Box
2024/25
In the 2024/25 season, following his debut with Seagle Music Festival at the end of the previous summer, Ai joins St. Petersburg Opera, Temple Emanu-El, Opera Magnifico, Opera on Tap NYC, MassOpera, Salt Marsh Opera, and Teatro Nuovo.
TURANDOT
St. Petersburg Opera | March 15-19, 2024
Ai sings Pang in their debut with St. Petersburg Opera in March 2024.
YEHUDIT
Temple Emanu-El | May 16, 2024
Ai joins the world premiere of the first Chazzanut Opera, Yehudit by Iris Karlin, covering the principal tenor role of Cohen Gadol Uziyahu
ANNA DI RESBURGO
Teatro Nuovo | June-July 2024
Ai is a resident artist at Teatro Nuovo this summer, covering the principal role Edemondo in the modern premiere of Carolina Uccelli's Anna di Resburgo with performances at Montclair State University and the Rose Theatre at Jazz at Lincoln Center.
THE SNAKE
International Brazilian Opera Company | Nov. 2, 2024
Ai plays the role of Donald Trump in the workshop of Jacob Elkin's new opera based on the 2016 presidential debate. Astoria, NY.
NEW BREW PRIDE 365
Opera on Tap NYC | Nov. 8, 2024
Ai is a featured soloist in their OOT debut, singing selections by Heggie, Spears, and various musical theatre composers. Doux Supper Club, NYC.
DIE FLEDERMAUS
Opera Magnifico | January 17 & 19, 2025
Ai is Alfred in this beloved comedy, sung in German with new English dialogue. Performed in Liberty Corner, NJ.
MASSOPERA PARTY!
MassOpera | March 7, 2025
Ai is a featured soloist in their return to MassOpera, singing Ah mes amis and Glitter and Be Gay. Club Cafe, Boston, MA.
GIANNI SCHICCHI
Salt Marsh Opera | May 12-16, 2025
Ai performs the role of Rinuccio in his debut with Salt Marsh Opera.
Monday, May 12: Morning performance at The Garde Arts Center, New London, CT.
Tuesday, May 13: Morning performance at The Loos Center, Woodstock, CT
Wednesday, May 14: Morning performance at the San Fragilio Arts Center, Middletown, CT
Friday, May 16: Morning and Evening performances at The United Theatre, Westerly, RI
an unusual, well-suited instrument
"Tenor Ai Chaim Ra has an unusual instrument well suited to the lovelorn poet of "Il rimprovero" and used dynamic variation well."
- Voce di Meche