The Extinctionist
- Apr 7, 2024
- 1 min read
Opera world premiere, NYC (Baruch, Nagelberg Theater)
EXTINCTIONIST
A world premiere 75-minute opera, sung in English.
Composed by Daniel Schlosberg
Libretto by Amanda Quaid, based on her play
Originally Conceived with Louisa Proske
Directed by Shadi Ghaheri
Music Directed by Daniel Schlosberg
CAST
Woman // Katherine Henly
Man // Philip Stoddard
Friend + Puppeteer // Claire Leyden
Doctor // Eliam Ramos
BAND
Piano/Conductor // Daniel Schlosberg
Violin/Viola // Suliman Tekalli
Electric Guitar // Taylor Levine
Percussion // Katherine Fortunato
TEAM
Scenic Designer // Kate Noll
Costume Designer // Haydee Zelideth
Co-Costume Designer // Asa Benally
Lighting Designer // Reza Behjat
Projection Designer // Camilla Tassi
Props Designer // Madisen Frazier
Puppetry Designer // Afsaneh Ayani
Production Stage Manager // Chris Griswold
Dramaturg // Peregrine Teng Heard
Sound Consultant // Dan Kluger
Intimacy Director // Shireen Yehya
Assistant Director // Thalia Ranjbar
Assistant Stage Manager // Brenna Comeau
Photos by @russrowland
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