THE ALWAYS PRESENT PRESENT

Based on the true story of Renée and Ted Weiss, this chamber opera follows the love and courtship between a young musician and future-renowned poet. Conceived for two singers, two dancers and piano-trio this opera is sung in English. Join us as we explore and celebrate the couple who changed the face of poetry in the modern era.

Peter Westergaard, Composer
Renée Weiss, Librettist

Based on the book of poetry and letters The Always Present Present by Ted & Renée Weiss.

World Premiere Cast:

Jason Switzer, Ted
Darlene Kelsey, Renée

Jesse Jones, male dancer
Nicole LaBonde, female dancer

Jennifer K. Lee, violin
Glenn Fischbach, cello
Jody Schum, piano

Farin R. Loeb, stage director

Andrew M. Kurtz, conductor

PERFORMANCE DATES:

August 29 @ 7:30pm
Princeton University, NJ
This performance includes a viewing of the film documentary  The Making of a Poet & Poem: A Year in the Life of Ted Weiss
Matthew’s Acting Studio

September 8-12, 2009
Lantern Theater
Center City, Philadelphia
All performances at The Lantern Theater were double billed with Stefan Weisman’s Darkling.