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M’dea Undone – Act 2, Scene 2: The President’s Office
The President threatens M'dea with prison or the loss of her son if she doesn't do as he wants. He warns her not to cause trouble for Jason.
M’dea Undone – Act 2, Scene 3: Fountain
M'dea has a breakdown and brings Chase to the fountain at Jason and Dahlia's, where she sees the ghost of her mother. She is discovered by Jason and Dahlia, and a fight ensues.
M’dea Undone – Act 2, Scene 4: Dahlia’s Bedroom
Dahlia convinces Jason to send M'dea away.
M’dea Undone – Act 2, Scene 5
M'dea tries once more to get Jason to stay with her, but he believes he will never forget his war crimes if she is in his life. M'dea eventually agrees to go back to her country.
M’dea Undone – Act 2, Scene 8: Killing (aria)
Just before the wedding, Jason discovers Dahlia and the President murdered.
Man in Avalanche – Man in Avalanche
On a solitary walk a Man gets buried by an avalanche; a Woman thinks his absence means he is cheating on her.
TAP:EX Metallurgy – Metallurgy A – second movement
A couple is trying to come to terms with the loss of their daughter. They grieve, and fight with one another.
TAP:EX Metallurgy – Metallurgy A – third movement
The couple continues to mourn.
TAP:EX Metallurgy – Metallurgy B
In a series of micro-vignettes, we witness a love affair from meeting to first date, falling in love to falling out of love, and into old age.
Mother Everest – “Namaste” (aria)
Jackie realizes that her sherpa has died.
Mother Everest – Mother Everest
Westerner Jackie and sherpa Pasang summit Everest without using oxygen cannisters. Soon their victory turns into a culture clash as they argue about their affair and the mountain, and slowly die of hypoxia.
Noor Over Afghan – Scene 4: The Wedding Night
Noor tells the lie Jaan asked of her to Rafique. Rafique sends her away and tries to figure out what he should do.
Noor Over Afghan – Scene 6
In bed, Rafique and Noor separately wonder how to get out of their situation.
Opposites Attract – Scene 1
A couple argue: Keith is trying to interrupt Erica's rant.
Opposites Attract – Scene 3
Jackie demands Alex say something, but Alex doesn't. Erica paces.
Opposites Attract – Scene 5
We hear Keith teaching a child to play violin. Alex listens happily while Jackie wishes she was still at work.
Opposites Attract – Scene 6
Erica is angry with Keith for having an anxiety attack as they host a party together.
Opposites Attract – Scene 7
Erica and Keith have an awkward meeting in a cafe.
Opposites Attract – Scene 8
Two couples on a resort patio watch and comment on each other.
Perfect Night – Perfect Night
A middle-aged couple's romantic night: the Man, reading poetry to the Woman, is distracted by the need to hunt down a mosquito in the room.
Pub Operas (The Sloans Project) – Mad with It
A young couple celebrates their recent engagement in the Sloans pub, only to be interrupted by a drunk whose 24-year marriage has just ended. The drunk leaves his wedding ring, and, sensing an opportunity, the young couple takes it.
Pub Operas (The Sloans Project) – Young Love
On the wedding day of the young couple from the first scene, the now-sober old man arrives with a surprise: his wife. And they want their ring back.
Rip – Rip
Peter is leaving Carla for another woman. Carla, sensing she will have a breakdown if he leaves, insists that he take their son to live with him.
Rosa – “Every day I blistered my hands…” (duet)
Hector and Isabelle express their resentment towards each other for the sacrifices they each made.
She Sees Her Lover – “Oh, it’s beautiful” (aria)
Excited by the possibility of a night with a new lover, Sumana anxiously expresses her anticipation.
She Sees Her Lover – “Cinnamon Limbs” (aria)
Waking early, Agnieska admires her new lover Sumana as she is sleeping.
She Sees Her Lover – Scene 1 (duet)
Agnieska and Sumana share an intimate night together after meeting in a bar. Memories of past lovers almost make Agnieska give up on this new love, but Sumana convinces her to hold on to hope.
She Sees Her Lover – Scene 2
Waking early, Agnieska admires her new lover Sumana as she is sleeping. When Sumana wakes, the couple share an intimate conversation and eventually descend into fits of laughter.
Shelter – Scene 1: Love & Science (duet)
Thomas and Claire meet at a party and fall in love.
Shelter – Scene 5: The Pilot (duet)
The pilot watches Hope from afar. They meet and become lovers.
Shelter – Scene 6: Trinity (aria)
Hope introduces the pilot to her family. He leaves, and Hope argues with her parents about going with him.
The Last Life – The Last Life
Former lovers are reincarnated and reunited, but this time around one is a farmer and one is his cow.
The Perfect Match – Exterior
Tam and Pal spot each other- the only single socks in the park- speak, and fall in love.
The Shadow – Scene 1
Raoul the mailman is in love with Allegra. He arrives at her house and they flirt, but are interrupted by Allegra's father. Raoul vows that he will win over Allegra by disgusing himself as a wealthy merchant named Hernando.
The Shadow – Scene 2
Disguised as Hernando, Raoul asks out Allegra.
The Shadow – Scene 3
Raoul and Allegra go out on their date and order a feast. The bill arrives and Raoul cannot pay it. He tries to escape, but in the process stabs the waiter in the neck with a fork. Raoul and Allegra leave the restaurant, Allegra is unaware of what has just happened.
The Shadow – Scene 5
Raoul, dressed as Hernando, proposes to Allegra and gives her an engagement ring.
The Shadow – Scene 7
Raoul still hasn't paid off his debt. Allegra arrives and tells him she has lost the ring, not knowing that he is also Hernando.
The Shadow – Scene 9
Raoul (as Hernando) confronts Allegra about the missing ring. She tells him it's being polished.
The Shadow – Scene 10
The Shadow arrives and tells Allegra the truth about Hernando/Raoul.
The Shadow – Scene 11
Raoul, as Hernando, arrives at Allegra's balcony but sees her with The Shadow.
The Shaman’s Tale – “Many years ago”
The Shaman introduces the audience to his newest clients, a Man and Woman hoping to have a child.
The Shaman’s Tale – “Because of the sacrifice”
The Shaman explains the end of the couple's tale.
The Waterfall – Part 1
On the first warm spring day in the mountains, Olaf, a rich farmer, proposes to Runa, a poor farmer, only to discover that she is in love with the bandit Davith. Angered by this, Olaf burns down Runa's farm, and Runa escapes up the mountain searching for Davith.
Unfamiliar – Workshop Version
A night out celebrating midterms takes a turn when one student doesn't return.
The Handless Maiden: Scene 8 (Wash the Loss) – Wash the Loss Away
A Gardener, lost in the wilderness, ends up at Madonna's cabin. She recognizes him as the man in her dreams and vows to heal him of his grief.
Where is Ava – Where is Ava
Chloe and Eddie are in the throes of love when they’re interrupted by Matt, Chloe’s athlete ex-husband. Matt asks where their daughter Ava is, and criticizes Chloe for abandoning Ava for a man.
La Maupin – III. The First Affair
Maupin tells the story of a scandalous love affair from her youth, culminating in a daring escape from a convent.
La Maupin – VI. The Last Love
Maupin remembers her romance with the Countess de Florensac.
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