The One Upstairs

An Opera Buffa in One Act by
James Nathaniel Holland

(Duration: 40 min.)

SYNOPSIS:

An unsuspecting woman moves into a votile apartment situation with a crazy
neighbor above who keeps banging on the floor at the slightest provocation.
It's war! Find out who wins and how in the end.

ARTISTS NEEDED: Soprano (Coloratura) Comedic Alto (Belter) Lyric Baritone Soprano Comedic Actor and Actress

ORCHESTRATION:  Picc, 2Fl, 2 Ob, 2 Bb Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns in F, Trmpt, Trom, Timpani, Perc., Piano, Strings

FOR SALE TO PUBLIC:

Piano Vocal Score: $15.00 US
Reduced Orchestral Score: $20.00 US
Performance Rental with parts: Please contact james@casaholanda.com

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO HEAR OUT-TAKES from the Opera:

"Do I Hear a Mockingbird?" Opening Aria for Coloratura Artist:  Colleen McGrath, Soprano / James Nathaniel Holland, Piano Do I Hear a Mockingbird Orchestrated Now click here to hear the orchestrated version made with Garritan Orchestra (clarinet in place of voice)

"After All, Isn't True Love But a Quiet Thing?" Artist:  Charles Schneider, Baritone / James Nathaniel Holland, Piano "Trio: The Argument Scene" Artists:  Colleen McGrath, Soprano / Charles Schneider, Baritone / Victoria Edwards, Alto / James Nathaniel Holland, Piano "Pills" Aria for Comedic Alto / Alto Artist:  Victoria Edwards / James Nathaniel Holland, Piano