West Edge Opera proudly presents the world premiere of Dolores — a powerful new opera that brings to life the legacy of labor rights icon Dolores Huerta to the stage. Composer Nicolás Lell Benavides and a libretto by Marella Martin Koch, Dolores is an intimate portrait of a woman who galvanized a generation.
Performed in the historic Oakland Scottish Rite Center—a grand, storied venue on the shores of Lake Merritt—Dolores will be an unforgettable event. Mezzo-soprano Kelly Guerra stars as Dolores Huerta, capturing the passion and sacrifice behind the chant: “Sí, se puede.”
Join us for this world premiere and experience the birth of a new American opera rooted in justice, heritage, and hope.
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Nicolás Lell Benavides
Composer
Marella Martin Koch
Librettist
Octavio Cardenas
Director
Performers
Kelly Guerra
Dolores
Philip Lopez
Cesar Chaves
Alex Boyer
Bobby Kennedy
Rolfe Dauz
Larry Itliong