OVERVIEW
Roles:
| Role | Voice Type | Range ? | Character Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete | high | C4-C6 | Paralympic athlete visiting Atlanta to compete |
| Former Atlanta Resident | middle | C3-G4 | Former Atlanta resident who was evicted due to Olympic construction |
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SYNOPSIS
A 12 minute long opera, it is set during the 1996 Olympics and Paralympics held in Atlanta. A Paralympic athlete with a disability, and a person of color made homeless by the construction of Olympic sites, meet by chance in Piedmont Park in front of a strange statue. “Before the Last Meter” explores and humanizes the themes of ambition, home, disenfranchisement and visibility.
MUSIC DESCRIPTION
This work borrows from many influences such as Sondheim, Puccini, and the harmonies of progressive rock style.
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PREMIERE PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Cast:
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Athlete | Pedro Carreras Jr. |
| Resident | Alejandra Sandoval |
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CREATION
AWARDS
Selected as part of "Watershed Festival of Musical Theatre" in 2023 in Kingston, ON.
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PRODUCTION VIDEOS
Before the Last Meter
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