The Wild Beast of the Bungalow Orchestra Score

Full Orchestra Score (PDF Download)

Libretto by Royce Vavrek, based on and further inspired by the short story by Sheila Heti.

The Wild Beast of the Bungalow is a triptych of short operas (Mermaid in the Jar, Prairie Dogs, and Fine and Dandy), which takes place entirely within an eleven-year-old Girl’s bedroom as she overhears her parents’ volatile conversations. Over the course of a few days, a mermaid, a family of stuffed prairie dogs, and singing groups of chickenpox and shingles force her to confront what it means to care for others and be cared for herself.

CAST: 1 coloratura soprano plus eight additional principals playing multiple roles

INSTRUMENTATION: 1.0.1 (doubling BCl.).1.bar.sax/0.0.1.0/pft-perc (1)-harp-ukulele (doubling banjo)/1.0.0.1.1 (Parts must be rented separately; please inquire for more information.)

DURATION: 90 minutes

PAGES: 337

WORLD PREMIERE: Oberlin Conservatory, Winter 2020.

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