OPERA GROWS IN BROOKLYN: Sex, Cigarettes and Psychopaths (a Night of Laughs) December 5, 2010

Opera Grows in Brooklyn is an ongoing collaboration between American Opera Projects, “known for bringing cutting-edge vocal production to the masses,” (New York), and Opera on Tap, “…raucous and sublime...un-elitist, imperfect, and fun…” (NY Sun), that presents 90 minutes of songs and scenes from contemporary composers in a hip, cabaret-style atmosphere. Audiences have a chance to meet the artists and composers after the performance.

“I for one do not intend to miss another installment of this remarkable series!!!” ...the eclectic and sometimes challenging musical offerings [are] beautifully framed by the contemporary space and the relaxed, social atmosphere.” (The Opera Insider, July 2010)

Featuring: - an NYC couple struggling with Bloomberg’s smoking ban in Hilliard and Boresi's intermezzo The Filthy Habit performed by Opera on Tap - scenes from Matt Marks' darkly-humorous serial killer song-cycle The Adventures of Albert Fish - La BoneMe, a collection of comedic sex songs including “Annus Mirabilis” from Daniel Felsenfeld, “The Other Laughing Song” by Becca Anderson and Paul Castles, and selections from “Positions 1956,” a 1950s sex manual reconceived by Conrad Cummings and Michael Korie as a hilarious Baroque opera.

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