background – Paul Shapera

Character Background 3: Jasper, The Dead Guy

February 9, 2011 paulmsUncategorized

As we prepare to begin composition of the 3rd Act (in about 2 weeks) it’s becoming time to address the one character in the entire Opera who is in all 4 Acts, present in all 4 generations the show encompasses. […]

Character Background 2: Edgar McAlistair

January 27, 2011 paulmsUncategorized

As we move into the 2nd Act, we arrive at the 2nd generation of McAlistairs, Annabel’s son, Edgar. Who is he? At the outset of the 2nd Act he is young, early to mid 20 something, no older than 25. […]