Through A Glass, Darkly (musical)
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| Through A Glass, Darkly | |
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| Original Cast: Bryan Fischer as Zack; Justin Scharr as Billy; Paul Brekke as Sebastian | |
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| Music | Michael Shaieb |
| Lyrics | Michael Shaieb |
| Based upon | commissioned work |
| Productions | 2008 Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus |
Through A Glass, Darkly is an oratorio for men's chorus and three soloists composed by Michael Shaieb, commissioned by the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus. The story concerns the problem of methamphetamine abuse in the gay community. It premiered on March 29, 2008 at the Ted Mann Concert Hall in Minneapolis, and was videotaped for subsequent broadcast on PBS and a DVD to be released in June 2008.
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[edit] The Story
Through A Glass, Darkly follows a night in the lives of three young gay men: Sebastian, a burned-out Wall Street stockbroker addicted to crystal meth; Billy, a young man he picks up in a bar and turns on to the drug before seducing him; and Zack, Sebastian's boyfriend, who waits at home wondering what has become of his partner. When Sebastian stays out all night repeating old behavior, Zack resolves that he has had enough and leaves Sebastian, lamenting the end of their relationship yet hopes for Sebastian's recovery.
The three main characters (who are never referred to by name in the lyrics) act out the story, while the remainder of the chorus serves as the classical "Greek chorus," narrating and interpreting the story.
[edit] Original Cast
Paul Brekke as Sebastian
Justin Scharr as Billy
Bryan Fischer as Zack
[edit] Songs
- Opener -- Sebastian, Billy, Zack and Chorus
- Stay A While -- Sebastian, Billy and Chorus
- Transitions -- Chorus
- Just Another Night -- Sebastian, Billy, Zack and Chorus
- The Ordinary Things -- Chorus
- Makin' It -- Chorus, off-stage Announcer
- Let's Pretend -- Chorus
- Any Minute Now -- Billy, Zack
- Did You Know? -- Chorus
- We Hope -- Chorus (a capella)
- Messages -- Chorus
- What Problem? -- Sebastian, Chorus
- If You Only Knew -- Zack, Chorus
[edit] Performance Rights
Exclusive performance rights are held by the Twin Cities Gay Men's Chorus until August 1, 2008. Subsequent performance rights are available through FatLab Music, New York, NY.
[edit] Other Works by Michael Shaieb
Go-Go Beach -- a new musical in the style of 1960s beach party movies.
