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Logo by Wendy Kenigsberg
BOOK Elizabeth Bauman
MUSIC David Frumkin
LYRICS Elizabeth Bauman & David Frumkin
Hurricane Katrina is bringing chaos and calamity to New Orleans just as Sam’s and Violet’s romance is on the rocks. They and their neighbors are forced to navigate the raging waters of natural disaster, personal tragedy, racism, and politics. Although powerful people leave devastation in their wake, others rise to the challenge, and the indomitable spirit of the Crescent City survives.
What People Are Saying after August 2019 Premiere
“ . . . the compelling and cohesive story . . . creatively conveyed the effect of this huge natural disaster.” Marjorie Olds, Tompkins Weekly
“Totally blown away! Poignant, funny, touching story, amazingly beautiful and fitting music. . . . I’d see it again in a heartbeat!” —Jayne Weiner, principal violist with the Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey
“You created a world on stage. Very, very well done. I anticipate it will travel to many wonderful theaters.” —Jeanne Mackin, historical fiction author, The Last Collection, The Beautiful American, among others
“The fictional characters thrust into the actual events makes the story especially compelling. The melodies and powerful lyrics are captivating.” —Susan Lang, soprano with the Dorothy Cotton Jubilee Singers
“Phenomenal . . . the writing, the music. Congratulations to an amazing team!” —Robin Forst, New York, NY
“I hope that you will be able to take your musical to New Orleans and many other places. It deserves to be seen.” —Stephen Poleskie, artist, writer, and professor emeritus of art, Cornell University
Photos by Mike Carroll of Walking on Water Productions’ world premiere