Angel's Bone
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.
Originally commissioned by the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia
Completion co-commissioned by Beth Morrison Projects and HERE
Co-produced by Beth Morrison Projects, HERE, and Trinity Wall Street
Photos by Cory Weaver.
Music — Du Yun
Libretto — Royce Vavrek
Music Direction — Julian Wachner
Director — Michael McQuilken
Scenic Design — Matt Saunders
Lighting Design — Yi Zhao
Costume Design — Kate Fry
Projections Designer — Hannah Wasileski
Choregrapher — Christy Lee
Stage Manager — Catherine Costanzo
Production Manager — Karen Walcott, James Fry
Line Producer — Katie Naka
Sound Engineer — Jay Eigenmann
Assistant Stage Manager — Cressa Amundsen
Assistant Conductor — Samuel McCoy
Rehearsal Pianist/Vocal Coach — Mila Henry
Assistant Director/Supertitles — Anne Cecelia Haney
Show run time — 80 minutes