Improvement (Don Leaves Linda) (2019)
an allegory for an individual's self-realization
A new production of Robert Ashley's 1991 opera, "Improvement (Don Leaves Linda," featuring Gelsey Bell, Amirtha Kidambi, Brian McCorkle, Paul Pinto, Dave Ruder and Aliza Simons. Music Director: Tom Hamilton Live Sound and Processing: Tom Hamilton Stage Design and Lighting: David Moodey Producer: Mimi Johnson Presented at the Kitchen (New York), February 7 through 16, 2019. This video was recorded live by Iki Nakagawa (with Joseph Bacon and Al Foote III) on February 14, 2019. Audio recorded by Eric Sherman; remixed by Tom Hamilton.
Director: Mimi Johnson
Runtime: 89 min
Release Date: February 14, 2019
Cast
- Gelsey Bell - Linda
- Brian McCorkle - Don/Mr. Payne/Companion
- Paul Pinto - Junior, Jr.
- Aliza Simons - Now Eleanor
- Amirtha Kidambi - Mr. Payne's Mother
- Dave Ruder - The Doctor
- Robert Ashley - Narrator I
Screenplay
Music: Robert Ashley
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Mimi Johnson
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Improvement (Don Leaves Linda) about?
- A new production of Robert Ashley's 1991 opera, "Improvement (Don Leaves Linda," featuring Gelsey Bell, Amirtha Kidambi, Brian McCorkle, Paul Pinto, Dave Ruder and Aliza Simons. Music Director: Tom Hamilton Live Sound and Processing: Tom Hamilton Stage Design and Lighting: David Moodey Producer: Mimi Johnson Presented at the Kitchen (New York), February 7 through 16, 2019. This video was recorded live by Iki Nakagawa (with Joseph Bacon and Al Foote III) on February 14, 2019. Audio recorded by Eric Sherman; remixed by Tom Hamilton.
- Who directed Improvement (Don Leaves Linda)?
- Improvement (Don Leaves Linda) was directed by Mimi Johnson.
- Who stars in Improvement (Don Leaves Linda)?
- Improvement (Don Leaves Linda) stars Gelsey Bell, Brian McCorkle, Paul Pinto, Aliza Simons, Amirtha Kidambi, Dave Ruder.
- How long is Improvement (Don Leaves Linda)?
- Improvement (Don Leaves Linda) has a runtime of 1h 29m (89 minutes).