Thank You

Thank you to everyone who came out last month to see Nightingale and the Rose! Benjamin Scheuer, the opera’s composer, is now hard at work on a record with his group Escapist Papers. The record will be available later this year. Please visit www.EscapistPapers.com for more information. Thanks again!

The Dancers of “Nightingale”

As the curtain goes up on the Metropolis Opera Project’s production of “Nightingale,” we have one last behind-the-scenes video, featuring the dancers of “Nightingale and the Rose.”

Nightingale in NYC This Weekend

This weekend, April 8th, 9th and 10th, “The Nightingale and the Rose” will play four (already sold-out) performances in New York, at the Medicine Show Theatre. Thanks to everyone who’s bought tickets! We look forward to seeing you all there.

Nightingale Discussion at Soho House

On Tuesday, April 5th, from 7pm-8.30pm, Benjamin will be hosting a discussion on how new opera gets written. The event, which is being held at the Soho House New York, is free and open to the public.

The discussion will center on “The Nightingale and the Rose.” Benjamin will be joined by some cast members, who will sing excerpts from the show. The event will conclude with an audience Q+A.

If you would like to come to the event, please write to NightingaleOpera@gmail.com with the subject line “Soho House RSVP.” In the body of the email, please include your name and the name of anyone you’d like to join.

Soho House is located on 29 9th Avenue, just south of 14th street, on the west side of the street. New York, NY 10014

Nathan as the Rose Tree

Here’s a video of Nathan discussing his role as the Rosetree in the upcoming “Nightingale” production.

Joe as the Oak Tree

In our latest clip,  Joe weighs in on being the Oak Tree.

Jendi as Nightingale

In our latest behind-the-scenes video, Jendi sits down to talk about her progress as “Nightingale” in the upcoming production.

Constantine as The Student

Constantine recently sat down to discuss his role as The Student in the upcoming production of “Nightingale.” Check out video footage below.

Metropolis Opera Project

We’re delighted to have “The Nightingale and the Rose” be included as part of Metropolis Opera Project’s One Act Festival, which takes place from April 8-10, 2011. Metropolis Opera Project is a non-for-profit opera company that puts on new and forgotten operas. It was founded in 2009 by Zachary James and Megan Nelson. Below you’ll find a link to the Metropolis’ new website, which has more information about the One Act Festival, as well as other interesting links and content for you to enjoy.

http://metropolisoperaproject.org/

Behind the Scenes

Check out a behind-the-scenes video of “The Nightingale and the Rose.” Hear Ben, Dontee, and Aaron talk about the upcoming production.