Category: opera dramatic
opera
Linda Larson, soprano
Chris Trakas as Benjamin Button

Dominic Inferrera as young Benjamin Button


Last scene



Diane Forest is an artistically successful author who makes a deal with Mephistopheles to become financially successful.
Singspiel in one act and thirteen scenes.
For singer/actors.
Ranges are as follows:
5 Sopranos, 4 Mezzo sopranos, 1 Alto, 4 Tenors, 3 Baritones, 2 Bass.
Ranges are approximate and can be changed if necessary.
Actors/Singers may duplicate roles within a production.
Plot Summary: Diane Forest is an artistically successful author who makes a deal with Mephistopheles to become financially successful.
Music Drama in 6 acts and 13 scenes
A multi-media chamber opera, employing both real and virtual sets, large-screen digital projections, recorded electronic music tracks, 8 principals, 8 dancers, a small chorus,(serving in several capacities,) 2 narrators.(recorded) and a chamber ensemble. There are 13 scenes within the 1 act, with 39 seperate "pieces". Creation of new projection visuals as well as sets and costumes would be part of mounting a new production of the work. The narrator parts provide the clues for the visuals and the sets. All other performance materials are available. The work can be performed by college opera-theatre groups. The most difficult parts are the role of the nightingale, and the piano part.
Frederick Douglass (born Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, circa 1818 – February 20, 1895) an American abolitionist, women's suffragist, editor, orator, author, statesman, minister and reformer. Escaping from slavery, he made strong contributions to the abolitionist movement, and achieved a public career that led to his being called "The Sage of Anacostia" and "The Lion of Anacostia". Douglass is one of the most prominent figures in African American and United States history.
He was a firm believer in the equality of all people, whether black, female, Native American, or recent immigrant. He was fond of saying, "I would unite with anybody to do right and with nobody to do wrong."
a dramatic scene for Bass-Baritone and chamber ensemble
Opera in 2 acts, on a libretto by Susan Yankowitz, after the novel by Colette.
Selections from the opera 'Blake' for small ensembles (Solo voices may perform SATB/choral parts in concert)See below for attachment - word doc with detail list and pricing.