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The Overcoat: A Musical Tailoring – Act 1, scene 6

Akakiy gets caught in rush hour and arrives late to find the head the department telling a sad story about encountering a homeless vagrant. Annoyed at being interrupted, the head of the department grills Akakiy on his little notebook of numbers. Akakiy explains he was using it to find ways to save money, which gives the head an idea. He’ll cu...

The Overcoat: A Musical Tailoring – Act 1, scene 8

Measuring Akakiy becomes a ballet of awkwardness. Petrovich and his wife muse on what really makes a man: how he appears.

The Overcoat: A Musical Tailoring – Act 2, scene 3 and 4

The name day party. Everyone is dressed to the nines, but Akakiy adds up to at least an eleven. They fawn over his coat, going so far as to toast to it. Akakiy forgets to count his drinks, and ends up completely drunk. He gets lost on the way home, winding up in the rough part of town. Akakiy asks two men for directions, but instead, they kno...

The Overcoat: A Musical Tailoring – Act 2, scene 6 and 7 (Finale)

After days of near catatonia in his cold apartment, the landlady asks Petrovich to repair Akakiy’s old coat, to no avail. Even his coworkers arrive to check in, but by then, Akakiy is unreachable. Akakiy is committed to a mental hospital. Once he arrives, the other residents encourage him to look at things a little differently. It turns out h...

The Perfect Screw – Act 1, Scene 1: “Ladies and Gentlemen” (aria)

Robertson demonstrates the new “automatic spiral ratchet spring-loaded screw driver,” affectionately called the “Yankee.” The demonstration is cut short when the driver slips off the single slot screw, injuring Robertson’s hand.

The Perfect Screw – Act 1, Scene 2: “Fates, I curse you” (aria)

Robertson in his shop, Amalia (present day) in her bathroom with her antique vanity, Phillips in his workshop, also injured by a screw driver slip.

The Perfect Screw – “In my journeys far and wide” (aria)

Phillips sings the praises of his new screwdriver.

The Perfect Screw – “Hmm… he cuts quite a figure” (aria)

In the afterlife, Henry Ford invites Robertson to present his screwdriver.

The Perfect Screw – Act 1, Scene 2

Robertson in his shop, Amalia (present day) in her bathroom with her antique vanity, Phillips in his workshop, also injured by a screw driver slip.

The Perfect Screw – Act 2, Scene 1

In the afterlife, Henry Ford invites Robertson to present his screwdriver. Ford is rapturously impressed, and offers Roberston a deal - but with the catch that Ford would then own the rights to his invention (as Ford puts it, he demands "complete submission"). Phillips reveals himself and makes a sales pitch. Ford is less attracted, but offer...

The Perfect Screw – Act 2, Scene 2

Ford and Phillips celebrate while Robertson is chagrined and depressed by his failure to get the contract. Amalia finally finds the screwdriver aisle in the store.

The Perfect Screw – Act 2, Scene 3

Amalia critiques the two screwdrivers and chooses the Robertson.

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 2

Robertson, still sad, hopes his screwdriver will still be of use to others.

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 Perfect Screw – Act 3, Scene 4

All sing the praises of the Robertson screwdriver.

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 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 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.

La Maupin – I. Prologue

The performer sings a poem by Aphra Behn (1640-1689) about an androgynous queer lover.

La Maupin – II. Introduction

La Maupin introduces herself to the audience, sharing some of the gossip that has been spread about her.

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 – IV. The Artist

Maupin takes to the stage of the Paris Opéra.

La Maupin – V. The Duel

Maupin challenges a rude nobleman to a duel.

La Maupin – VI. The Last Love

Maupin remembers her romance with the Countess de Florensac.

La Maupin – VII. Epilogue

The performer echoes lines poetry from the Prologue, reflecting on the meaning of Maupin's story.

Rocking Horse Winner – Scene 10: Ava and Paul

Paul begs his rocking horse for more luck for the Derby. Ava decides Paul’s been too agitated lately, and the distance between them grows wider. Ava leaves his room and bemoans Paul’s lack of understanding. She deserves luxury now and then, and Paul robs her of comfort. As if on cue, she hears Paul noisily riding his rocking horse again. Whil...

Rocking Horse Winner – Scene 8: Ava’s birthday

Ava is disappointed in her birthday celebration, and Paul asks her why she isn't happy.

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 2

Louise encounters The Teacher at the window.  The Teacher instructs on the development of rigorous, meticulous technique.  Discussion of artistic philosophy is included in the training.  Glenn recalls his own teacher.

Gould’s Wall – Scene 3

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

Gould’s Wall – Scene 4

The Mother appears at the window.  She shares memories, loving praise and admonishments.  The development of her child's talent and success has been her life's focus.

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 6

Glenn tells Louise that applause should be banned.  The Housewife shares the profound impact of witnessing Glenn's performance.

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.

Gould’s Wall – Scene 10

The Girl calls out to Glenn.  She asks him for help with a piece of music.

Gould’s Wall – Scene 11

Louise is ready.  She chooses a climb, exploring and unleashing her own full voice as she travels upward.

One Lump or Two? – One Lump or Two?

Four Victorian women sit down for a most unusual tea time. The women have two things in common: their dislike of the other women and of their husbands. Each woman refuses to drink tea for one reason or another while brainstorming ideas such as poison, prison, bee-stings or drowning. But who are they plotting against– their partners, or each o...

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