OVERVIEW
Roles:
| Role | Voice Type | Range ? | Character Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carla | high | A3-C6 | Recently divorced from Peter |
| Peter | middle-low | A2-A4 | Recently divorced from Carla |
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SYNOPSIS
The piece opens in the middle of a reverse custody battle, with each party demanding the other take their son, Simon. Carla believes her son will grow up dysfunctional without a father, and Peter claims he’ll do nothing but cry for her. Interspersed with their fighting is the occasional instruction to Simon, indicating he’s in the room, a witness to the relationship ripping apart.
MUSIC DESCRIPTION
The piano alternates between an accented sixteenth-note pulse and sparse, held chords as two exes, both with anxious, ever-rising vocal lines, each try to give custody of their son to one another. Eventually, the ex-wife cuts off the argument with a simple, sorrowful melody—a tune that develops into a sighing lament for her son and lost husband as the scene draws to a close.
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PREMIERE PRODUCTION INFORMATION
Cast:
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Woman | Carla Huhtanen |
| Man | Peter McGillivray |
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Premiere Production Team:
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Director | Michael Albano |
| Music Director | Dr. Christopher Foley |
| Music Director | Jennifer Tung |
| Stage Manager | Nicole Poirier |
| Lighting and Sound | Joel Weiss |
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