Xenophobia

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Operas

Content warning: xenophobia, migration

A young child wakes up alone on the beach. They call for their mother. The sound of the waves muffles the voices of people who worry about newcomers and the effect that they will have on their society. Other voices take over - other children declaring that the child belongs with them now.

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Composer: Afarin Mansouri

Librettist: Marcia Johnson

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

Lullaby at the Shore – Lullaby at the Shore

A child walks on a beach, in search of their parents.

M’dea Undone – Act 1, Scene 10 (duet)

Dahlia's father encourages her to seduce Jason, and promises her she can have anything she wants.

M’dea Undone – Act 1, Scene 1

Jason, M'dea, and the soldiers return from war to a celebratory crowd. Some do not trust the new foreigner, M'dea.

M’dea Undone – Act 1, Scene 2

At a party, the Corporal mocks Jason for needing M'dea to help him win and for bringing her home.

M’dea Undone – Act 1, Scene 4

Jason and M'dea are expecting a baby. Citizens gossip about the couple.

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 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.