Productions

November 14-16, 2024
Kaminsky / Cote's

Lucidity

Abrons Arts Center

WORLD PREMIERE

LUCIDITY

Music by Laura Kaminsky
Libretto by David Cote

November 14 – 16, 2024

In her twilight years, a retired singer grapples with dementia while her son forsakes his music career to care for her. Their lives converge with a young clarinetist and a music therapy researcher, igniting an exploration of music and memory. Amidst their individual struggles, moments of joy and profound sacrifice illuminate their intertwining paths.

 


Presented at Abrons Arts Center as part of the @Abrons Series
466 Grand St, New York, NY 10002

Run Time: Approx 90 minutes, no intermission

466 Grand St, New York, NY 10002

Cast

Cristina María Castro

Sunny

Blythe Gaissert

Dr. Klugman

Eric McKeever

Dante

Lucy Shelton

Lili

Judy Berry

Lili (Cover)

Shaina Martinez

Sunny (Cover)

Geoffrey Peterson

Dante (Cover)

JoAnna Vladyka

Dr. Klugman (Cover)

Yasmina Speigelberg

Featured Clarinetist

Kyle Walker

Featured Pianist

Creative Team

David Cote

Librettist

Laura Kaminsky

Composer

Geoffrey McDonald

Conductor

Sarah Meyers

Stage Director

Sable Strout

Assistant Director

Cameron Anderson

Scenic Consultant

Tláloc López-Watermann

Lighting Designer

Gabrielle Vincent

Hair & Makeup Designer

Beth Goldenberg

Costume Designer

Rachel Kenner

Props Co-Designer

Alexander Wylie

Props Co-Designer

Gina Hays

Production Stage Manager

Chris Griswold

Assistant Stage Manager

PRODUCTION TEAM

Kate Baisley – Hair & Makeup Supervisor
Elizabeth Clark – Costume Assistant / Wardrobe Supervisor
Zalman Kelber – Rehearsal Pianist
Raphaella Medina – Titles Operator
Jordan Richards – Technical Production Support

ORCHESTRA

Featuring members of the American Modern Ensemble

Coming soon!

CO-PRODUCTION PARTNER

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL CO-COMMISSION PARTNERS

 

SUPPORT

This production is made possible through the generous support of individual donors and the following funding institutions.

Emma A. Sheafer Charitable Trust
Howard and Sarah D. Solomon Foundation
Jacqui & Grant Smith Foundation

The Howard Gilman Foundation logo

opera america

 

 

 

The commissioning of Laura Kaminsky for Lucidity received funding from OPERA America’s Opera Grants for Women Composers program supported by the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Special thanks to our PRODUCERS’ CIRCLE of donors supporting the world premiere of LUCIDITY

Jaime Horowitz
Charlotte Isaacs
Charles Renfro
Judy Rubin

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