BYE BYE BUTTERFLY
A dynamic exploration of experimental opera highlighting the work of late composer and performer Pauline Oliveros. This full-length production featured stagings of six of Oliveros’ groundbreaking pieces, centered around a first-ever, brand new live interpretation and performance of her influential operatic work, Bye Bye Butterfly (c.1965).
Performed at the Los Angeles Theater Center in Downtown Los Angeles
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presented in partnership with
EastLACreative, Long Beach Opera & Latino Theater Co.
"Unquestionably a dynamic experience that melded dazzling staging, sensuous choreography.."- San Fransisco Classical Voice
Photos by
Juan Ernesto Zaraua
Director
McCall Cadenas
Music Director
Darian Donovan Thomas
TV Installation
Media Pollution
Floral Set Design
Juan Renteria aka El Creativo
Costume Design
Ilaria De Plano
Makeup Design
Gilbert Moran
Hair Design
Melissa LaFond
Lighting Design
Pablo Santiago
Sound Design
Carlos Mosquera
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Vocal Performers
Laurel Irene
Habin Kim
Kathryn Shuman
Leela Subramaniam
Juan Renteria
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Musicians
Shelley Burgon
Marlon Martinez
Phong Tran
Marta Tiesenga