The Homecoming
Written by Harold Pinter, directed by Carey Perloff for American Conservatory Theater
Opening music from Pinter's brutal 1965 comedy.
Pelleas and Melisande
Written by Maurice Maeterlink, directed by Rob Melrose for The Cutting Ball Theater
This new translation of Maeterlink's symbolist classic featured a complete score of original music. This is one of a suite of pieces for vibraphone and electronics.
Race
Written by David Mamet, directed by Irene Lewes for American Conservatory Theater
Opening music from Mamet's new offering on race relations.
Dead Man's Cell Phone
Written by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Susi Damilano for SF Playhouse
Original music for the 'cell phone ballet'.
The Creature
Written by Trevor Allen, directed by Rob Melrose for Black Box Theater
A world premiere based on Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, told from the creature's perspective. This piano composition underscored the final scene. The sound design included some very abstract electronic ambiences, and numerous live microphone effects. The music threw those dissonant elements into relief.
