 It was a July afternoon in Chicago last year, one day after my return from working on a music research project in South Asia, when I received a call from composer and sound designer Andre Pluess. He was calling to ask if I was available to perform and co-arrange music for a new theater production. The play, called The White Snake, was a centuries-old Chinese folk tale and was yet to be written by the Tony Award-winning playwright Mary Zimmerman, who is known for her adaptation of ancient texts. Mr. Pluess and I enjoyed our collaboration on the 2009 and 2010 productions of Arabian Nights, also written by Ms. Zimmerman, and we looked forward to working together on a production from scratch.
THE WHITE SNAKE by Mary Zimmerman at OSF. Pictured: Amy Kim Waschke, Tanya McBride, Photo by Jenny Graham
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AuthorI am a professional musician, performer, composer, and educator who enjoys producing projects and teaching about world cultures and the arts. My goal in life is to help people learn about cultures through music and the arts to foster an understanding of global citizenship. Archives
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