Opera

Must Don’t Whip ‘Um (2002-2006)

Must Don’t Whip ‘Um is the farewell concert of fictitious 1970′s pop star Cameron Seymore. Part II to Operetta Accidental Nostalgia, this show includes a documentary film of the concert as it is occurring which attempts to explain Ms. Seymore’s sudden disappearance and subtleties of her mysterious past.
Performed at St Ann’s Warehouse, On the Boards, The Wexner Center for the Arts, The McGuire Theater, The Martin E. Segal Theater @CUNY, Swarthmore College, and The Philly Fringe Cabaret.
Directed by DJ Mendel
Concept and Music by Cynthia Hopkins
Photos by Paula Court

Accidental Nostalgia (2002-2006)

An award winning operetta detailing the pros and cons of amnesia as told by Cameron Seymore, a fictitious pop star from the 1970′s.
Directed by DJ Mendel
Concept and Music by Cynthia Hopkins
Photos by Paula Court

Sunset Salome (1994-1996)

The Salome Norma Desmond wanted to direct for the criminally insane. I was assistant to the Director/Choreographer and I danced and performed in the shows. We did a lot of Sufi twirling and belly dance shimmies with scarves and bangles. It was all very Isadora Duncan meets Mesopotamian, if you know what I mean.
Performed at HERE, HOME for Contemporary Theater and at The Vineyard Theater, NYC.
Directed and Choreographed by Peter Wing Healey
Music by Max Kinberg
Libretto by Peter Wing Healey