

Martin Luther Clark
Martin Luther Clark
The Ryan Opera Center has been a dream since I was an undergraduate. When I was offered a contract after my audition, it was the most incredible moment. Throughout my three-year tenure, my mentors presented many high-standard challenges, but the most important one was to become my most authentic self in my artistic expression. With growth from trial and error, self-discovery, and overcoming the fear of being vulnerable, I can confidently say I know who I am as an artist and as a human being. In a world where there is still work to be done and awareness to be known, and as a proud African-American and member of the LGBTQ+ community, I feel seen, heard, and valued by the warm love and acceptance I've experienced at the Ryan Opera Center, and I am deeply grateful.