Hi Richard,
I want to say that this is a very fine piece of work on your part. Both the quality and variety of the music really sustained the show, and the wit and insight of the lyrics did the same. I found myself really caught up in the emotional journey that both characters underwent, and felt a strong sense of empathy for them. You did a really nice job of modulating the emotional tone of the show so that it stayed very engaging and involving for the audience throughout the evening. For me the emotional climax of the show was the father’s song about his daughter, which I found very moving. I also have to say that Ellen’s direction was very effective in using relatively simple gestures and changes in the course of the show to tell the story in an effective and moving way, as is so often the case with her work. So basically, I’m saying congratulations on a great show! I hope to see it again.
Best,
Ben
Ben Frandzel
Managing Director
Opera Piccola ("Small Works")
www.opera-piccola.org
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