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Ausrine Stundyte as Cio-Cio-San, Elizabeth Janes as Butterfly’s child and Sarah Larsen as Suzuki in Seattle Opera's production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly. Photo by Elise Bakketun.
North American Works Directory Listing
A Tree, A Rock, A Cloud (TRC)
Composer: J. Mark Scearce
Librettist: J. Mark Scearce
Other Artistic Personnel: John McIlwee, Costumes, Set Design, and Stage Direction; Alfred E. Sturgis, Conductor; Musicians: Gregg Gelb- Sax, Jonathan Kramer- Cello, Wes Parker- Trombone
Original Cast: Krassen Karagiozov (Leo); Pamela Henderson (Paperboy); Wade Henderson (Old Man)
Premiere Date: January 23, 2007
Producing Company: Capitol Opera
Description: Tableau opens in a diner much like Edward Hopper's famous painting in which Leo, the proprietor, is holding forth behind the counter. A 12-year-old paper boy comes in from the cold and encounters an old drunk, who proceeds to regale the boy with his science of how to love and his history of loss.
Character List (Major): Leo, Paperyboy, Old Man
Comments: Small accompanying trio of alto saxophone, trombone (with lots of mutes), and cello envisioned to be on the set and in one corner.
Length: 00:30
Total Acts: 1
Orchestration: asax, tbn, vc
Musical Style: Tonal; lyrical; contemporary romantic
Contact: Dr. J. Mark Scearce
Address: 6617 Lake Shore Drive
Hickory, NC 28601
E-mail Address: jmark_scearce@ncsu.edu
Phone: 828-326-8887

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