APART/MENTAL

APART/MENTAL was realized by a team of singers, instrumentalists, and creative producers on 4 continents, from Hong Kong, Peru, U.K. and U.S., during COVID-19 lockdown from April thru July.

Synopsis:

Inside 88 west 66th street, someone has STOLEN disinfectant wipes from the basement. Follow concierge Sofia as she determines who is a thief and who has simply lived in New York too long.

Sofia: Gilda Lyons | Theo: Will Liverman | Hope: Anna Laurenzo | Ming: Vivian Yau | Pablo: Santiago Pizzaro | David: Benjamin Rauch | Susan: Jaylyn Simmons | Skye: Britt Hewitt | Nancy: Raehann Bryce-Davis | Electric Guitar: Thomas Schuttenhelm | Violin: Anton Miller | Viola: Rita Porfiris | Celtic Harp: Haley Hewitt | Composer/Sound Design: Ken Steen | Writer/Puppeteer: Mary Birnbaum | Directors: Anna Pool & Mary Birnbaum | Scenic Design & Puppet Maker: Jojo Karlin.

APART/MENTAL, winner of the Bury Court Opera Award. In making the award, John Coke, owner/producer of Bury Court Opera, U.K. said: “… your production was totally BRILLIANT!! It explored every avenue which the brief offered with great intelligence, wit, and artistic flair, and is a masterclass in what can be achieved on minimum budget and in challenging circumstances.”