About the piece

Bekah struggles with her multiple selves during a severe psychotic episode while waiting for her friend and classmate Nate to pick her up and take her to the hospital. Her six different selves help and hinder the process while revealing past trauma and present fears. A tour de force for a daring soprano showcasing multiple styles and colors and testing dramatic acting capabilities. The baritone is a supporting role.

Presented by West Edge Opera’s Snapshot series in 2018 featuring soprano Heidi Moss.

Listen

West Edge Opera's production of 452 Jamestown Place, 2018

Instrumentation

soprano and baritone

Duration

10 minutes

year written

2017

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