Program Notes:
For Cast List, Synopsis, and Libretto, CLICK HERE.
Premiered at Washington State University. Pullman, WA. January 22nd, 2004.
Cast:
Ex-Wife – Katherine Jansen
Wife – Jaime Miller
Sister – Marlene Berner
Son – Tyson Schmidt
Friend 1 – Matthew Lauckhart
Friend 2 – Tony Rosetti
Ex-Wife’s Husband – Justin Smith
Priest – Brent Liabraaten
Pianist – Elena Panchenko
Rehearsal Pianist – Deborah Ungar
Directed and Conducted by Dr. Julie Wieck
Copyright © 2004 Ryan Jesperson
Words for the Dead
Premiere Performance Jan. 2004
Words for the Dead
for 8 voices and piano
Duration - approx. 30 min.
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