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libretto ~ score - audio - video
Audio
ORFEUS, PLUTO, DEMETER, ATLAS, ARCAS, Ensemble - Nmon Ford
EURIDICE, SOPRANO SOLO, Ensemble - Haley Sicking
ALECTA, THE MAYOR, Ensemble - Rosena Hill
MEGARA, Ensemble - Jessica Jones
In the Arena (Orfeus, Pluto, the Furies, Atlas, Arcas, Citizens of Undersphere)
In Undersphere's Arena, Pluto presides over trials by combat where the condemned face Orfeus.
Overness (Mayor of Overness, Soprano Solo)
The Mayor of Overness, Euridice's home, greets Orfeus as he enters the gates of the city.
I've Always Been Alone (Orfeus, Euridice)
For the first time in his life, Orfeus opens up his heart to another person: the poet, Euridice.
Damn You (Pluto)
Pluto explodes in anger toward the absent Orfeus, who has escaped Pluto and fled from Undersphere.
Sisters (The Furies)
The Furies gather to warn Pluto of an impending uprising in Undersphere.
Lord Pluto (The Furies, Pluto)
The Furies confront Pluto regarding the unrest in Undersphere after Orfeus' escape.
He's Gone Away, pt 1 (Pluto, The Furies, Citizens of Undersphere)
Pluto addresses the Citizens of Undersphere, mesmerizing them with empathy and humility.
He's Gone Away, pt 3 (Pluto, The Furies, Citizens of Undersphere)
Pluto rallies the Citizens of Undersphere, then sends Demeter to Overness to kidnap Euridice.
I Surrender (Orfeus)
Orfeus shares his wedding vows with Euridice.
No Way (Orfeus)
Orfeus vows to confront Pluto and rescue Euridice from Undersphere.
Euridice's Nightmare (Euridice)
Imprisoned in Undersphere's dungeons, Euridice suffers an apocalyptic nightmare.
I Am Pluto (Euridice, Pluto)
Euridice awakens from her nightmare to find Pluto standing in her prison cell.
Kyrie (Orfeus, Male Chorus)
Orfeus sings a prayer on the road to Undersphere to confront Pluto and rescue Euridice.
Light in the Darkness (Euridice)
Imprisoned by Pluto, Euridice finds strength in her love for Orfeus.
Come Together (Pluto)
Pluto summons The Furies to begin Orfeus' trials.
Come and Tell Me (Megara, Orfeus)
Megara attempts to seduce Orfeus.
Slow Burn (Orfeus)
Orfeus determines to risk everything to save Euridice.
Interlude (instrumental)
On the road to Undersphere, Orfeus is attacked by a shadowy figure: the ghost of his friend, Atlas.
His Face...This Man (Orfeus, Alecta, the Ghost of Atlas)
Orfeus encounters the ghost of Atlas. who Alecta says can be set free by an act of violence.
Deep Inside (Orfeus, Pluto)
As Orfeus readies himself to confront Pluto, Pluto anticipates the pain of seeing his son again.
Come, Let Me Look At You (Pluto, Orfeus)
Pluto and Orfeus finally confront each other.
Who Are You Now (Demeter, Orfeus)
Demeter reveals Pluto's plot to break Orfeus' spirit by abducting and cursing Euridice.
Dov'è l'amore (Orfeus)
Upon discovering that Euridice has been cursed, Orfeus sings a song they wrote together.
Video
WORKSHOP Reading of House of Orfeus - October 7, 2022, New York, NY
ORFEUS - Nmon Ford
PLUTO - Darren Drone
EURIDICE - Nicole Keeling
DEMETER - Brian Charles Rooney
MEGARA - Melissa Joseph
ALECTA - Mary-Hollis Hundley
ATLAS (& ORFEUS cover) - Christian Mark Gibbs