Floridia

2015 | Multigenre Performance Art

Fast Fact: Debuted at the Creative City Project in Orlando, FL

Floridia is a collaboration between Yellow Boots Music (Ronald and Nicholas Owen) and muralist Michael Owen, best known for the creation of the Baltimore Love Project.

“I loved this project because I had the opportunity to work with both my sons. Nicholas and I worked on the compositions and music production. Michael was the artist who created the mural as the music compositions were performed live. Creative City Project was an outdoor event in the heart of downtown Orlando celebrating the live performing arts.” – Ronald Owen

Press Mentions

"Requiem for a Young Man is an amazing piece of work. The music, lyrics and performances are worthy of a Broadway production and the theme speaks to every age group. No one in the audience is left untouched. It's also amazing that this production came from a one-man wellspring of talent---known as Ronald Owen."

Martie SaltAnchor ABC Affiliate - WFTV Orlando, Florida

"The music is moving and the performers outstanding! Requiem for a Young Man provides an opportunity to express our pride and appreciation to and for the many who have served and sacrificed to make our country free."

Jerry M. Billings, AttorneBillings, Morgan & Boatwright, LLC 1st Lieutenant, United States Army, Ret.

"Requiem for a Young Man offers a feast for the senses with its poetic libretto, innovative choreography and lush musical score. But, above all, it touches the heart with universal and profound messages of faith, hope and patriotism. Memorable!"

Judy DudaFounder, St. Luke's Concert Series

“A stirring memorial to the heroes of today and yesterday.”

The Honorable Richard T. SchulzeUnited States Congressman, Ret.–Judy Duda Founder, St. Luke's Concert Series

“Requiem takes you into the very real lives of those who have given all for the welfare and freedom of others. Tastefully done with majestic, melodic, and beautiful music. Bring your hanky.”

Nancy Schulze

"Attendees were moved to tears by the live performance of Requiem for a Young Man by composer, Ronald Owen. The assembled company of singers, actors and classical musicians gave a superb presentation of this very moving operatic commentary on the soldiers who fight our wars. What an example of truly transforming lives and community through the arts!"

Noel BuschEditor, Pine Hills Press