About the Show
World Premiere
Angel’s Bone is a new work of opera-theatre that follows the plight of two angels whose nostalgia for earthly delights has, mysteriously, brought them back to our world. They are found battered and bruised from their long journey by a man and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. X.E. set out to nurse the wounded angels back to health: they bathe them, wash the dirt from their nails…then lock them in a room and decide to exploit these magical beings for wealth and personal gains. Angel’s Bone melds chamber music, theatre, punk rock, opera, cabaret, and electronics, exploring the dark effects and motivations behind modern-day slavery and the trafficking industry.
Composer: Du Yun
Librettist: Royce Vavrek
Director: Michael McQuilken
Music Direction: Julian Wachner
Scenic Design: Matthew Saunders
Lighting Design: Yi Zhao
Projection Design: Hannah Wasileski
Sound Design: Nick Pope
Costume Design: Kate Fry
Choregraphy: Christy Lee
Production Manager: Karen Walcott
Stage Manager: Catherine Costanzo
Cast
Mrs. X.E. – Abigail Fischer
Mr. X.E. – Kyle Pfortmiller
Girl Angel – Jennifer Charles
Boy Angel – Kyle Bilfield