Radium is a catalyst for transformation at Alameda Point—performing arts as a cultural anchor, bringing people together on common ground through shared passions.
At Radium we believe in the power of performing arts to inspire empathy and effect social change—uplifting spirits, challenging perspectives, encouraging dialogue, amplifying underrepresented voices, fostering community.
Purpose
To make the power of art accessible
Vision
A state-of-the-art performance venue for local and international artists that champions the power of art to build community, inspire compassion and create uplifting social change
Mission
To build community and access to the arts through world-class performance, serving as a center of creative innovation for all
CHRISTOPHER SEIWALD
Founder
Christopher Seiwald is an entrepreneur and lover of the arts. He spent most of his adult life pursuing one software project or another, culminating with founding and running award-winning Perforce Software, based in Alameda, California. During his successful 21 years he saw the product adopted by some of the most innovative and influential companies today. Ever thankful for the people and communities which helped him along, in his post-CEO life he has focused on giving back in the form of angel investing, philanthropy, and leading the charge to build a performing arts theater in his hometown of Alameda.
FREDERICA VON STADE
Artistic Advisor
Frederica “Flicka” von Stade has appeared with every leading American opera company, including San Francisco Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and Los Angeles Opera. Her career in Europe has been no less spectacular, with new productions mounted for her at Teatro alla Scala, Royal Opera Covent Garden, the Vienna State Opera, and the Paris Opera. She is invited regularly to appear in concert with the world’s leading orchestras, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Chicago Symphony, Cleveland Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, London Symphony Orchestra, Washington's National Symphony, and the Orchestra of La Scala.
Board of Directors
Christopher Seiwald
Frederica von Stade Gorman
Joel Plaisance
Robert Boyd
Eileen Meredith
Tara Pilbrow
Allison Bliss
Sabrina Svendsen
Julie Pond
Ken Carvalho
Ruby Peckford
Kumi Hodge
Lauren Rosi
