I was glad to welcome the opera diva, Claire Stadtmueller to The Relatable Voice Podcast for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation.
Claire shared her journey from the opera stage to activism and spoke about her upcoming musical drama, The End of Tyranny—a bold production that blends music, storytelling, and her personal convictions.
Thank you, Claire, for sharing your story and passion. Welcome to BrandEducation!Tell us a bit about yourself.
I call myself “Farm Girl by Day, Diva by Night” because I grew up on a small horse farm in New Jersey, where we raised Thoroughbred racehorses. I spent my childhood in the saddle, with a pitchfork in my hand. My father was a farrier and a steeplechase jockey.
In school, I was the “designated soloist,” and when it came time for college, I went all in—hook, line, and sinker—attending the New England Conservatory to fully immerse myself in becoming a classical singer.
Where are you from, and where do you currently live?
I now live in a house built in 1750 and expanded in 1820 in Connecticut, surrounded by a marsh filled with magical creatures—very loud spring peeper frogs, great blue herons, bald eagles, and lots of snakes that somehow find their way through the stone foundation into my house. Yes, five-foot black rat snakes—but they eat mice, so that’s okay.
I still do a little farming here, growing vegetables. I heat my house with wood and even helped my handyman build my woodshed. You could say I’m a “Diva with a Power Drill.”
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time? (If you have any!)
I went from horses to music, and my daughter—who once starred in an opera with me in high school—went from the stage to horses. So now, I join her in horse activities.
Since 2020, much of my time has been dedicated to advocacy work surrounding microwave radiation (5G), weather modification, and geoengineering. I co-founded 5G Free Rhode Island and presented three bills to Rhode Island legislators regarding weather modification. I’ve also testified against digital utility meters, advocating for analog alternatives.
This work has connected me with incredibly intelligent, courageous, and big-hearted people who volunteer their time for causes they deeply believe in.
Can you share a bit about your journey and how you got to where you are today?
After losing access to concert stages—including Carnegie Hall, where I had previously performed—due to the Covid mandates, and after losing my voice teaching position because I chose not to take the vaccine, I created what I call my “Dissident Soprano” music videos.
Although my concert in Sicily was canceled, those videos went on to win awards at 12 film festivals around the world. They can be viewed on my YouTube channel.
From there, I decided to create an entire musical drama—combining my knowledge of weather modification, cell tower proliferation, and forced vaccines with my singing and stage experience.
The End of Tyranny is a stage drama that unfolds between global powers seeking surveillance and control, and one woman who represents those who refuse to comply. Through music and story, it explores themes of freedom, humanity, and resistance.
Twenty musicians from six states are traveling to perform, representing styles ranging from classical symphonic and big band to music theater and opera.
The motto of my 501(c)(3), Aeon Opera Corp., is: “You’ve lived it, we sing it.”
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Persevering. Courageous. Inquisitive.
What inspires you in your work and life?
Telling the truth—even when it’s unpopular.
As George Orwell said: “The further a society drifts from truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.”
Share something our audience might not know about you.
I’ve been vegetarian for 42 years.
How did you get started in writing?
Remember the Monkees song, “We’ve got something to say”? That resonates with me. I had something to say—born from my personal experiences, my dismissal from teaching, and my legislative work surrounding weather modification and digital utility meters.
Writing became another way to express what I felt needed to be heard.
What are you currently promoting or working on?
My current focus is The End of Tyranny.
Website: www.TheEndofTyranny.org
Can you tell us about the inspiration behind your work and the story behind it?
The inspiration comes directly from the experiences and issues I’ve been confronting in recent years—blending personal loss, activism, and artistic expression into one unified work.
Are you working on any new projects or ideas you’d like to share?
Right now, my focus is on bringing this project to completion before moving on to the next one.
What are your goals and aspirations moving forward?
My immediate goal is to bring The End of Tyranny to as many people as possible, sell tickets, and continue building awareness. I also welcome tax-deductible donations to support the musicians and production.
Where can our listeners connect with you online?
Instagram: @ClaireStadtmueller
Listen to her interview on the link below. Thank you!