Democracy – COR

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Democracy lies dead in a coffin, mourned by two citizens...

"She lies silently in a coffin of ice, arms bound by a flag, eyes sewn together, mouth wired shut...”

But slowly Democracy raises her weak head and begs the two citizens to keep her alive by executing a difficult but necessary task.

Composer: August Murphy-King

Librettist: Colleen Murphy

M’dea Undone

Content warning: death, murder, suicide, xenophobia

Jason, an army captain and now war-hero, is returning home after years of war and an uncertain future. His interpreter and lover M’dea and their son Chase accompany him to a new life in the West. Jason begins a political career, working alongside the President and Dahlia, the President’s bea...

Composer: John Harris

Librettist: Marjorie Chan

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Excerpts

Bring Me the Head of Your President – Bring Me the Head of Your President

Democracy lies dead in a coffin, mourned by two citizens... But slowly Democracy raises her weak head and begs the two citizens to keep her alive by executing a difficult but necessary task.

M’dea Undone – Act 1, Scene 5: President Calling

At the President's office, Jason and the President discuss family, how to be a good father, and a possible future for Jason in politics.

M’dea Undone – Act 1, Scene 8 – A Dinner Party

The President invites Jason to be his running mate, and begins to remake him. This process sidelines M'dea and Chase. Dahlia and Jason are attracted to one other.

M’dea Undone – Act 1, Scene 11: The Ballroom

The party is about to announce Jason's candidacy. Jason and Dahlia dance together, oblivious to all the others. Enraged, M'dea smashes a glass wall, showering fragments over the party guests.

M’dea Undone – Act 2, Scene 1

Jason and Dahlia are getting married. The citizens gossip.

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 7

The President gives an election victory speech.