2023 Creation Lab Performances – Program A
Free (RSVP required)
Mikhail Johnson — Shaat kot draa blod (world premiere)
Grace Oberhofer — Chop Chop! (world premiere)
We are thrilled to present this year's performances of the Jane Lang Davis Creation Lab. These performances will feature six new 20-minute works by composer and librettist teams as the culmination of a multi-month development project.
The Lost Genital Department
Libretto by Althea Rao
Music by Mike Powers
A vagina decides to walk off her human embodiment. The woman goes to look for her and wants to know why... Welcome to the Lost Genital Department!
Shaat kot draa blod
Libretto by Kristin McCarthy
Music by Mikhail Johnson
Based on a Jamaican tale of the Cat Woman and the Spinning Wheel, a young man returns home to celebrate with his sister after years abroad. However, on his journey he encounters a seemingly kind woman who lures him unto an uncharted path. He must now face the consequence of his choice.
Chop Chop!
Libretto by Hannah Nikka Odsinada
Music by Grace Oberhofer
Mama has only a few hours left to cook the roast and set the table before Mr. Rochester, Papa's boss, arrives for dinner. Good thing she has her darling twins, Bonnie and Beau, to help her! Now all that's left is to decide on the special ingredient…