The Pacific Opera Project (POP) is an innovative and dynamic opera company based in Los Angeles, California. Known for their unique and often unconventional productions, POP aims to make opera more accessible and relevant to a modern audience. One of POP's notable productions is "Mác Fluye," a creative adaptation of the classic opera Macbeth by Giuseppe Verdi. This ambitious project captures the essence of Verdi's original work while infusing it with a new and captivating twist. "Mác Fluye" takes place in a dystopian future where water is scarce, reflecting the contemporary issue of climate change and its impact on our world. The opera explores themes of power, greed, and the consequences of unchecked ambition, paralleling the story of Macbeth.
Overall, though my expectations for Sabrina Benaim’s poetry collection weren’t quite met, I’m still glad I got the chance to read new works by her.
The magic trick of this collection is that In Depression Other Magic Tricks, Sabrina Benaim has devised a maze of language that both prods and lulls the reader deeper into the tangle What is the name of a place that everyone can see is burning. Depression Other Magic Tricks by Sabrina Benaim is a collection of poems dealing with depression thoughts, what she wishes others knew, conversations she had, the struggle and finally, the hope they have that they will be well someday.
The opera explores themes of power, greed, and the consequences of unchecked ambition, paralleling the story of Macbeth. POP's production of "Mác Fluye" features a talented cast of singers who bring their characters to life with emotional depth and intensity. The company's commitment to showcasing emerging talent and giving opportunities to diverse voices is evident in their casting choices.
Depression & Other Magic Tricks - by Sabrina Benaim (Paperback)
The performance poet "explores themes of mental health, love, and family [in this] documentation of struggle and triumph [and] celebration of daily life and of living"--Amazon.com.
Book Synopsis
Depression & Other Magic Tricks is the debut book by Sabrina Benaim, one of the most-viewed performance poets of all time, whose poem "Explaining My Depression to My Mother" has become a cultural phenomenon with over 50,000,000 views. Depression & Other Magic Tricks explores themes of mental health, love, and family. It is a documentation of struggle and triumph, a celebration of daily life and of living. Andrea Gibson, author of Take Me With You writes "I read this book on a day I couldn't get out of bed and it made me feel like I had a friend in the world. Simply put, this book disappears loneliness."
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"I read this book on a day I couldn't get out of bed and it made me feel like I had a friend in the world. Slow-dancing with depression and heartbreak, the loss in Sabrina Benaim's poems arrives as a roadmap; a guide to finding ourselves in what we lose. The magic trick of this collection is that "In Depression & Other Magic Tricks, Sabrina Benaim has devised a maze of language that both prods and lulls the reader deeper into the tangle: "What is the name of a place that everyone can see is burning. & that place is not a place but a person." Unafraid to address the intangible murk of depression's stronghold in the face of grief, Benaim writes "when the sky fell. you would think i would have run." And aren't we all this surprised by what we will and will not do in the heat of our own undoing? It is a thing of courage to address the bottomless dark with whole words, to trumpet its omnipresence, to name it and not flinch." -- Jeanann Verlee, author of Said the Manic to the Muse
Expected publication: August 8th, 2017
In addition to the exceptional vocal performances, POP's productions are known for their engaging and visually stunning staging. The team behind "Mác Fluye" incorporates multimedia elements, creative lighting designs, and immersive set designs to enhance the storytelling and create a unique and memorable experience for the audience. The Pacific Opera Project's dedication to reimagining traditional operas in innovative ways has garnered them a loyal following and positive critical acclaim. Through their productions, they continue to challenge the perception that opera is an elitist art form, making it accessible and relevant to a broader audience. In conclusion, the Pacific Opera Project's "Mác Fluye" is a compelling and thought-provoking adaptation of Verdi's Macbeth. With its focus on pressing contemporary issues and its visually stunning presentation, this production exemplifies POP's commitment to bringing opera to the modern age..
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