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The Dybbuk
An opera in four acts
based upon the legendary Yiddish play by S. Anski;
Translation by J.C. Landis;
Adaptation by the composer.
Roles: Leah, Khanan (Dybbuk), Hennakh,
Meyer, Sender, Messenger, Reb Israel, Old Woman (Frade),
3 Batlons, Male Chorus, Speaking Roles.
This evocative play of young love and ghostly possession
has been set for stage, film and ballet. In this
version, the remembrance of the saintly shtetl is
enlivened by the use of Hasidic melodies, traditional
songs, and dance. The beautiful melodic style of
this work is deeply felt. |
Into the Night
An opera in 18 scenes; Play by Ger Duffy;
Music by Larry Lockwood
Roles: Tilly, Ma, Brother, Ned, Father, Neighbors,
Policeman
This is the tragic story of a woman looking back upon
her life growing up in the fifties on a farm in
Ireland. The work evokes the great tradition of
Irish folk music as it transmutes pain into catharsis in
a story of love and sacrifice. |
Doctor Faustus Lights the Lights
A play in three acts by Gertrude Stein
Roles: Faustus, Mephisto, Narrator (speaking role), Dog,
Boy, Girl, Marguerite Ida and Helena Annabel, Woman, Man
From Over The Seas, Chorus.
This unique work by Gertrude Stein sets the traditional
story of Dr. Faustus in an unconventional way. The
play features a backdrop of electric lights which are an
integral part of the production. Dr. Faustus sells
his soul, once for control of the lights, and again for
the love of Marguerite Ida and Helena Annabel. |
J.B. (work in
progress)
The Pulitzer Prize winning play in verse by
Archibald MacLeishn
Roles: Zuss (God), Nickles (Devil), J.B., Sarah, 5
Children, 3 Comforters, 3 Accusers
This is the story of Job set in modern times as seen
through the eyes of two out-of-work actors. The
beautiful and moving play is an examination of the
meaning of life, in which the existence of God is
explored. The pure and melodic style of the music
reflects the tone and themes of the work.. |
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