Why We Bleed
Composer – Sky Macklay
Librettist – Emily Roller
Synopsis:
“Why We Bleed” is a dramatic exploration of the evolution of the endometrium.
U, a uterus, believes that pregnancy is not in her best interest and is frustrated when the woman she’s inside once again tries for a child. Undefeated, she takes on this new contender, a zygote comprised of a confident Y and a hopeful X—who are prepared to fight to the end.
Performed:
September 30, 2016 – South Oxford Space, Brooklyn
October 2 – National Opera Center, Manhattan
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I don’t want to write much more. If you have a bit of time, check out the video of our reading at the National Opera Center through American Opera Projects’ Composers and the Voice Six Scenes project. I give a little intro at the start that explains why we were so excited to work on the project!
