Independence

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Content warning: illness, death, HIV/AIDS

Dark Star Requiem is a poetic chronicle of the 25 years (as of 2010) of HIV-AIDS, reflecting the many faces of the disease and those affected by the pandemic.

Composer: Andrew Staniland

Librettist: Jill Battson

Hook Up

Content warning: explicit language, sexual violence, sexual content, alcohol, blackout drinking

Hook Up tells the story of three friends who have made it to university, each with their own unique desires and inner conflicts. Mindy is just excited to keep her high school friend circle together and finally get some privacy with her boyfriend. T...

Composer: Chris Thornborrow

Librettist: Julie Tepperman

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Excerpts

Dark Star Requiem – “Congo and one of the four H’s”

As the Democratic Republic of Congo fights for its independence, patients are being hospitalized and dying from AIDS-related illness.

Hook Up – Section 1, Scene 1: “Opening Montage Overture”

Cindy, Mindy, and Tyler revel in the newfound freedom of university life. Cindy delights in being single, Mindy says goodbye to her parents, and is excited for more privacy and time with Tyler... who is looking forward to playing more Fortnite.

Hook Up – Section 2, Scene 2A: “In the Hall”

Cindy and Mindy are kicked out of class for causing a disturbance. Mindy comes clean about having asked for a private room behind Cindy's back. The two reconcile and agree to hang out (without Tyler) that night.

Hook Up – Section 2, Scene 2B

Tyler lets the guys know he’s free for the night. They roast him, and head to the pub.

Hook Up – Section 2, Scene 3: “Girl’s Night” (duet)

Cindy tells Mindy about her empowering sexual explorations of late, and questions if Mindy is really ok with spending her life with just one person.