The opera is in intermezzo form- originally intended to go between the acts of another work.  However, it seems that current economic restraints have directed things on a new course. 

    The original, satirical, pieces are 2-5 minutes long and detail the exploits of a couple of New Orleans lawyers as they travel through the class detritus of modern day New Orleans.  It is scored for 4 singers (2 baritone, soprano, mezzo-soprano) piano, violin, and flute.  To these central segments I have appended a theatrical segment to precede the opera segment.  It’s characters are the same as the opera segment and would detail their more naturalistic behaviors while the operatic sections would be indicative of a more internal, emotional side of the same character’s personality.  To the back end of each opera segment will be added a dance episode which will further develops the characters by showing how fast they imagine themselves to be moving through the world. 

    So...each segment is expanded to around 15 minutes.  The theatre sections will  be directed by Nick Slie (Mondo Bizarro) and the dance parts choreographed by Jeffrey Gunshol (Tsunami Dance.)

    This project is still seeking funding so if you would like to contribute please contact Jonathan Freilich.