THE TELEPHONE
A ROK Adaptation
Performed Season 2012-13
Composed by Gian Carlo Menotti
Libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti
Before leaving on a business trip, Ben visits his girlfriend, Lucy. He wants to have an important conversation with her, but finds himself blocked by a constant stream of interruptions - Lucy’s friends calling her on THE TELEPHONE to say hi, chat, and gossip. Ben is running short on time, and he needs to talk to Lucy. How can he get her attention before it’s too late?
Appropriate for middle schoolers, high schoolers, and families | Sung in English
Performance length: approx. 30 minutes
A ROK Adaptation
Performed Season 2012-13
Composed by Gian Carlo Menotti
Libretto by Gian Carlo Menotti
Before leaving on a business trip, Ben visits his girlfriend, Lucy. He wants to have an important conversation with her, but finds himself blocked by a constant stream of interruptions - Lucy’s friends calling her on THE TELEPHONE to say hi, chat, and gossip. Ben is running short on time, and he needs to talk to Lucy. How can he get her attention before it’s too late?
Appropriate for middle schoolers, high schoolers, and families | Sung in English
Performance length: approx. 30 minutes