Miranda Kamala Sankaram
Funding
Miranda is produced through the HERE Artist Residency Program (HARP), which provides commissions, development and full production support. With support in part with public funds from the Manhattan Community Arts Fund, supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. With additional support from Experimental Television Center and Meet the Composer's MetLife Creative Connections program.
Miranda played from Jan 12 to Jan 21 in the Mainstage.
Show Press
- “The verdict on 'Miranda'? Sankaram's tuneful score and standout performance are well worth an hour's listen.”
- — James Jorden, NY Post
- “Miranda is the most exciting new show I've seen in this still young new year, and I'm guessing twelve months from now it will stand out among the very best theater achievements of 2012.”
- — Martin Denton, nytheatre.com
- “'Miranda' is strikingly original.”
- — Allan Kozinn, NY Times
About the show
Who killed Miranda Wright? Through a lush, cross-genre score, six instrumentalists take you through the last day of Miranda’s life, singing, acting and playing all the parts. The mystery unfolds through the taping of a live court TV show. You, the Jury, will have a hand in convicting the killer... just be prepared for the consequences.
Jan 12 | 8:00pm
Cocktails & Context with Kristin & Kim
Jan 17 Post-show Discussion:
When Pink Floyd meets Puccini: Opera and the Indie Classical Movement
Panelists: Mellissa Hughes, David T. Little, Matt Marks, and Beth Morrison
Credits
Production:
Creator, Composer, Co-Librettist - Kamala Sankaram
Director, Co-Librettist - Rob Reese
Choreography, Movement - Lauren Yalango with Christopher Grant
Costume Design - Jacci Jaye
Video Design - Matt Tennie
Set Design, Lighting Design - Nick Francone
Sound Design - Matt Schloss
Cast:
Miranda Wright (accordion) - Kamala Sankaram
Cor Prater (electric guitar) - Drew Fleming
Izzy Wright (cello) - Pat Muchmore
Anjana Challapattee Wright (violin) - Rima Fand
Amelia Lang (tenor sax/clarinet) - Ed Rosenberg
Francoise Argent (baritone sax/bass clarinet) - Jeff Hudgins
The Bailiff - Jerry Miller
D.A.V.E. - Eric Brenner