Proving Up (2018) 75'
an opera based on a short story by Karen Russell
for two sopranos, mezzo-soprano, tenor, baritone, bass and actor/dancer, with chamber orchestra 2 Sop., Mz., T., Bar., B., actor/dancer, chamber orch.
libretto by Royce Vavrek
commissioned by the Washington National Opera, Opera Omaha and Miller Theatre
FP: January 19, 2018 with Washington National Opera, Kennedy Center, Washington D.C.