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    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 4: Hope Grows Up, “Dusk of Tears” (duet)

    Thomas and Lise sing of feeling the burning of two suns on their faces.

    Shelter – Scene 4: Hope Grows Up, “Waiting” (duet)

    Thomas has brought Lise to become Hope's tutor, but Hope has grown up and wants to leave the house. Lise warns her not to give her love away to just anyone.

    Shelter – Scene 6: Trinity (aria)

    Hope introduces the pilot to her family. He leaves, and Hope argues with her parents about going with him.

    Tea at Three – Tea at Three

    Late at night, Allie receives a visitation from her deceased best friend, Karen.

    The Cellar Door – The Cellar Door

    Back in his childhood home after the death of this father, Daniel kills his sister when she wants to resume their childhood sexual relationship.

    The Drawing Class – The Drawing Class

    A teacher tries to inspire and distract a student as soldiers march outside their classroom, but the student is unable to escape into her imagination.

    The Golden Boy – The Golden Boy

    After a painful argument, a mother tells her son the truth of his father's absence and tries to comfort 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 Laurels – The Laurels

    In a wooded park at night, it seems like Laurel is running for her life- but it turns out she is running from the memory of the murder she committed that night.

    The Leaving – The Leaving

    A young religous brother tells an older brother that he is planning to leave the order. The older brother advises caution and obedience.

    The Perfect Match – Interior

    Two sock puppets wake up alone and lonely.

    The Perfect Match – Exterior

    Tam and Pal spot each other- the only single socks in the park- speak, and fall in love.

    The Perfect Screw – Act 3, Scene 1

    Phillips realizes he will not get rich in his deal with Ford, but Ford will.

    The Perfect Screw – Act 3, Scene 3

    Amalia at home, mounting her vanity. She praises the Robertson's screwdriver as he observes from heaven.

    The Rape of Artemisia – The Rape of Artemisia

    In pain after being raped by Tassi, Artemisia tries to understand what just happened, while Tassi justifies himself.

    The Sermon – The Sermon

    A Boy slowly falls asleep as a Priest gives sermon on purity, and words go from meaningful to jibberish.

    The Shadow – Scene 5

    Raoul, dressed as Hernando, proposes to Allegra and gives her an engagement ring.

    The Shadow – Scene 9

    Raoul (as Hernando) confronts Allegra about the missing ring. She tells him it's being polished.

    The Shadow – Scene 12

    Raoul attacks and kills The Shadow.

    The Shadow – Scene 13

    Raoul (as himself) sits on a bench. Allegra arrives and wonders if she'll ever find love. She leaves for mass to ask for forgiveness.

    The Telegram – The Telegram

    Two women watch and worry as the church elder walks through town with a telegram carrying news of a soldier son's death.

    The Theory of Everything – Theory of Everything

    At a restaurant, a man flirts with a woman he thinks he recognizes. She is emotionally frank with him, but it turns out she isn't who he thinks she is.

    The Two Graces – “Oh, to belong to the sea” (aria)

    Queen Liz imagines what it would be like to be free.

    The Two Graces – The Two Graces

    Irish pirate Chieftain Grace O'Malley sneaks into the bedroom of Queen Elizabeth I of England, and convinces the Queen to give her back her ship and free her lover. In return Grace will attend the Queen's birthday celebration and cause a sensation - which delights Liz.

    The Virgin Charlie – Scene 1

    In his dressing room, drag performer Charlie puts on his Virgin Mary costume, witnessed by the real Virgin Mary inside his mirror.

    The Virgin Charlie – Scene 3

    In his dressing room, Mother Mary explains to Charlie that he is pregnant with the son of god and offers him tips from her experience. Eventually, Charlie accepts that he will be a parent, and vows to protect the new messiah.

    Two Sisters – Two Sisters

    Two sisters are outside by the river talking. One sister describes the boy she hopes to be with, and the other sister admits that she is pregnant with his baby. Jealousy is a deadly emotion.

    Where You Live – Where You Live

    A businessman is waiting for a streetcar, with his back to an unhoused woman. The two silently judge each other. The man is annoyed at seeing someone who wants something for nothing, and the woman is feeling judged for a situation she has no control over. The two finally acknowledge each other, and we discover their shared experience.

    You and Meme – You and Meme

    An awkward first date seems destined for failure, until the two bond over a mutual love of memes. The result? A hot, steamy connection over goats.

    Dragon’s Tale – Dragon’s Tale – Scene 3

    Xiao Lian vows to look to the past and summons the great spirit of Qu Yuan. His spirit rises and assumes the form of Xiao Lian’s father.

    Dragon’s Tale – Dragon’s Tale – Scene 7

    All hope is lost as the villagers return and collect Qu Yuan’s possessions. They take the scrolls containing his famous poetry to the Daoist temple, where they will be preserved forever. Xiao Lian returns to the present at the bedside of her dying father. With his encouragement and love, she finally recognizes the value of honourin...

    Gould’s Wall – Scene 1

    Louise, a young talented artist, arrives and prepares for her first climb.  She is seeking excellence, precision, and beauty.  It is a quest toward attaining perfection in her art.  Louise connects with her inspiration, support and icon: Glenn Gould.  Their journey together begins.

    Gould’s Wall – Scene 3

    With a sense of freedom, Louise discovers daring, new musical terrain with Glenn's encouragement.

    Gould’s Wall – Scene 5

    The Celebrity is hosting a party.  He calls out to Glenn and persuades him to play the piano with him for his guests.  The guests gossip about the past performances and bad reviews while simultaneously applauding the artist.

    Gould’s Wall – Scene 7

    Both Louise and Glenn are tired.  They share stories about their nightmares.

    Gould’s Wall – Scene 8

    Louise and Glenn talk about their daily rituals.  Re-energized, Louise wants to get back to climbing again.  She starts muscling her way upward, urged on by thoughts of fame.  Glenn's focus turns to his various medications and need for isolation.  Glenn feels a sharp pain and struggles to support Louise.  Both start to lose their grip, and Lo...

    Gould’s Wall – Scene 9

    Glenn is lost in a painful memory of The Mother in hospital.

    She is Me – She is Me

    Janna and her grandpa are in Toronto’s distillery district. Before she has to leave, Janna asks him to tell the story of how he and Grandma met.

    Sleep, Sleep – Sleep, Sleep

    A boy and his mother make up ways of killing an unnamed woman.  When the game is over, the boy asks what would happen if they killed the woman “for real,” if it would make his father love them again.

    Snow Globe – Snow Globe

    A sister and brother go through the belongings of their recently departed mother and find an old snow globe from their youth. They both really want to keep it. A bitter fight ensues and the sister inadvertently blurts out a very painful secret.

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