To request materials please email Elizabeth at e.stepkowski.tarhan@gmail.com
CLOTHO: CAMILLE CLAUDEL
Camille Claudel left an immeasurable legacy and forged a path forward for female artist but was unable to witness her accomplishment during her lifetime. Her life was truly and terribly tragic. An inspired and rigorous artist, thwarted at every turn by her family, her mentor and lover, and by society. Was she mad, or was she driven mad? A beautiful, courageous and impeccable sculptor who desired to live life in a way too challenging for others to accept. Regarded as shameful by family and peers. Perhaps her artistry outshone her male counterparts and threatened the status quo? It could not be deemed possible at the turn of the 20th century that a woman could be as capable as a man. At age 39 her family incarcerated her in an asylum until her death 30 years later. Camille was deprived of love, companionship and company. She was deprived of her true passion and devotion; art.
Composer Ilkim tongur is in the process of completing the movements and orchestrations. A recording of 12 movements from a workshop along with piano/vocal sheet music is available for producing companies.
BERNARDA AND HER DAUGHTERS – Translated by John Murrell
Lorca’s poetic and deeply dramatic writing, drenched in Flamenco inspired music, song and movement. Compás, the heartbeat of Flamenco, constant throughout in the guitar, the scrape of a chair or flick of a fan. Movement flows through the story in the twisting of a hand, an explosion of footwork, or mournful embrace. This adaptation weaves text, music, song and dance into a unique investigation of this extraordinary playwright’s work and the spirit and intensity of Flamenco.
‘Bernarda and her Daughters’ offers an opportunity to dig through shame, fear and courage with four generations of female theatre artists. To excavate themes on family, feminism, religion, culture, violence, sexuality and love. All things that we continue to navigate as we explore our culture and society, build our resilience, and encourage wellbeing and empathy in our children and youth. We must truly understand where we have come from, and where we are, to move forward wisely with open eyes, minds and hearts.
A sizzle reel of workshop outcomes is available to producing companies. It may be followed by a recording of a workshop stumble through of the entire play as proof of concept. I am currently seeking funding to finalize musical arrangements and have them transcribed.
WEST RUTABAGA COUNTRY
Opera/Circus in three possibilities. Chamber opera for piano with five principle roles, and two children. Chamber opera with circus elements. Opera with orchestra, 7- 10 principles, chorus, circus performers, presented in a theatre or concert hall that will accommodate all our imaginings.
The libretto is available to read for producing companies. I am currently seeking funds to commission composer Mark Morash.
Troilus and Cressida
PDF available to read for producing companies.
Romeo and Juliet/Prokofiev A marriage of Prokofiev’s beautiful ballet and Shakespeare’s beloved text. A feast for the ears with minimal staging.
A sample of the treatment of the script is readily available. A sample recording would follow to interested producers.