The Extinctionist

Opera world premiere, NYC (Baruch, Nagelberg Theater)

EXTINCTIONIST

A world premiere 75-minute opera, sung in English.

Composed by Daniel Schlosberg

Libretto by Amanda Quaid, based on her play

Originally Conceived with Louisa Proske

Directed by Shadi Ghaheri

Music Directed by Daniel Schlosberg

CAST

Woman // Katherine Henly

Man // Philip Stoddard

Friend + Puppeteer // Claire Leyden

Doctor // Eliam Ramos

BAND

Piano/Conductor // Daniel Schlosberg

Violin/Viola // Suliman Tekalli

Electric Guitar // Taylor Levine

Percussion // Katherine Fortunato

TEAM

Scenic Designer // Kate Noll

Costume Designer // Haydee Zelideth

Co-Costume Designer // Asa Benally

Lighting Designer // Reza Behjat

Projection Designer // Camilla Tassi

Props Designer // Madisen Frazier

Puppetry Designer // Afsaneh Ayani

Production Stage Manager // Chris Griswold

Dramaturg // Peregrine Teng Heard

Sound Consultant // Dan Kluger

Intimacy Director // Shireen Yehya

Assistant Director // Thalia Ranjbar

Assistant Stage Manager // Brenna Comeau

Photos by @russrowland