Christina Ray

In order to make opera more accessible to a modern-day audience, Christina Ray, Landlocked Opera general director, says it needs to go back to its roots: "It's about the singing, it's about the story. It's about connecting and community with people, and it's not so much about the frills..." Catch Christina at this year's Bridgerton Ball finale in October! September 24, 2025

The Landlocked Opera now calls Columbia, Mo. home, and it's pretty good timing because, according to TRENT RASH, it's been awhile since The Missouri Symphony has staged a full-length opera! CHRISTINA RAY says the collaboration between the two couldn't have come at a better time: "we are here to find ways to innovate and collaborate so that we can move this art form into the present." Also, September 18 thru September 24 is National Diaper Awareness Week! First Chance for Children executive director GAY LITTEKEN is here to tell us why this week is so important to families in our community and how you can help: "1 in 2 families struggle to afford diapers for their children." (4:20) August 29, 2023