Characters
HERSELF, Soprano or Mezzo – Mid-thirties or younger, stylishly dressed, hides moments of vulnerability behind a business-like exterior
FIVE-YEAR-OLD Soprano – Dressed in playclothes but portrayed by an adult, highly volatile and demanding, but shrewd when the occasion arises
STATUE OF LIBERTY Soprano – Complete with torch and green robes, proud and fiery, unamenable to compromise except under duress
SECURITY OFFICER Soprano – In police uniform, stern, humorless, sometimes threatening, secure in the believe that she is only prudent
SENSUOUS WOMAN Mezzo – In black lace negligee, langorous, sultry, usually stroking herself, comfortable with her own worldview, and doesn’t understand others
MOTHER TERESA Mezzo – As you’ve seen her in photos, calm, kind, wise, sees the good in every situation and individual, has the clearest sense of perspective
Piano only or orchestration: Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, piano, strings
Finalist, National Opera Association new opera competition
A woman receives a proposal of marriage and discusses it with her five alter egos.
Length: 37 minutes
Characters
HERSELF, Soprano or Mezzo – Mid-thirties or younger, stylishly dressed, hides moments of vulnerability behind a business-like exterior
FIVE-YEAR-OLD Soprano – Dressed in playclothes but portrayed by an adult, highly volatile and demanding, but shrewd when the occasion arises
STATUE OF LIBERTY Soprano – Complete with torch and green robes, proud and fiery, unamenable to compromise except under duress
SECURITY OFFICER Soprano – In police uniform, stern, humorless, sometimes threatening, secure in the believe that she is only prudent
SENSUOUS WOMAN Mezzo – In black lace negligee, langorous, sultry, usually stroking herself, comfortable with her own worldview, and doesn’t understand others
MOTHER TERESA Mezzo – As you’ve seen her in photos, calm, kind, wise, sees the good in every situation and individual, has the clearest sense of perspective
Piano only or orchestration: Flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, piano, strings
Finalist, National Opera Association new opera competition
A woman receives a proposal of marriage and discusses it with her five alter egos.
Length: 37 minutes