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Gertrude Stein Invents a Jump Early On
Composer:William Banfield
Librettist:Karren L. Alenier
Synopsis
The story opens in 1908 in the Paris studio of Picasso, who is giving a party for the painter Henri Rousseau. In attendance are members of Gertrude Stein's circle, including her companion Alice B. Toklas. Dominating the scene is a shouting match between Stein and her brother Leo, who is embarrassed by her writing. In the second tableau, Stein travels with Toklas in the United States in 1935 on her triumphant lecture tour. In the last scene, newsman Eric Severeid interviews Stein at her home after the libreration of France in 1944.

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COMPANYTITLEDATES
Encompass New Opera TheatreGertrude Stein Invents a Jump Early On6/1/2005 - 6/18/2005
Encompass New Opera TheatreGertrude Stein Invents a Jump Early On3/3/2002 - 3/3/2002
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Approximate Runtime (hh:mm)
01:30

 Number of Acts
1

 Musical Style
lyrical classical music with jazz infusion

 Vocal & Musical Forces
3 principals, 7 secondary singers (Sopranos including Dramatic Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Tenors, Baritone). 8 musicians playing: flute, alto & soprano sax, piano, percussion, 2 violins, cello, bass

 Original Cast
Eve Gigliotti (Gertrude Stein)
Rosalie Sullivan (Alice B. Toklas)
Justin Vickers (Leo Stein)


 
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