Fun times with Stewart Copeland. Peas in a pod we are, it seems. So much goofballery.
27-29 February 2020
Brilliant, prolific composer and drummer extraordinaire (The Police, Oysterhead, Animal Logic, and Gizmodrome) Stewart Copeland came to see some rehearsals and our collegiate premiere of his 5th opera “The Invention of Morel.” Here are some fun photos from his visit.
I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Stewart as we continue to advise one another on composition projects. We seem to speak the same creative language and have developed a lovely reciprocal mentorship for which I am so thankful.
Brunch with Stewart and our guest director, Kathleen Belcher (from the MET), and several of our cast, crew, and friends.Stewart Copeland (composer), Kathleen Belcher (director), and our look-alike co-stars (who play the same character): baritones Thomas Hall and Grant EbertStewart with full cast and directorsStewart taking OUR photo backstageStewart with orchestra and principal cast membersHangin’ out backstage and introducing Stewart to some of my music nerd friends.Stewart and me with principal violist (and fellow Police fan) Derek ReevesFinal bows with Stewart and castFinal bows with Stewart and castStewart with our extraordinary lighting and projection designers and crew (and token music nerd)Stewart and Kathleen Belcher (guest director from the MET) were pleased with the cast and crew after final dress rehearsal.Stewart with my dear friend (and our guitarist for the production) David MikautadzeStewart with the percussion sectionStewart happily signing tons of stuff for Lydia (percussionist and big fan!)Stewart with full cast and directorsStewart with Emily Lynn (my kid) who played the role of FaustineStewart with some of the good folk at Manchester UniversityStewart signing the backstage wall (as is tradition) at the Honeywell Center in Wabash, IndianaFacetime session with cast members before Stewart’s arrivalCast Facetime session with Stewart during tech weekOur guest director, Kathleen Belcher (from the MET) enjoyed some of STewart’s comments about her work during a tech week Facetime meetingCast Facetime session with Stewart during tech weekStewart blended in so well with this yellow wall, I couldn’t resist making this comparison collage. I choose you, Pika-Stew!Stewart Copeland Interview on MU campus 2/29/20Stewart Copeland Interview on MU campus 2/29/20Stewart Copeland Interview on MU campus 2/29/20Stewart Copeland Interview on MU campus 2/29/20Stewart Copeland Interview on MU campus 2/29/20Stewart talks with a student after the interview.
