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One False Move
Composer: Susan Kander
Librettist: Susan Kander
Other Artistic Personnel: Linda Ade Brand (Director)
Paula Winans (Conductor)
Work Web Site: http://www.susankander.net/info.asp?pgs=workinfo&work=840
Premiere Date: August 03, 2003
Producing Company: Lyric Opera Of Kansas City
Description: One False Move is the story of two girls, Amy and Bonnie, who have been best friends since the fourth grade. When Amy becomes jealous of Bonnie’s growing popularity and success, she suddenly makes friends with Joanne, the socially ambitious new girl in school. Amy and Joanne behave with typical cruelty towards Bonnie, leaving her alone, confused and deeply hurt.
Character List (Major): AMY, the most popular girl in the class (s)
BONNIE, her best friend (s)
JOANNE, the new girl (s)
MARY ANN, the smart girl (s)
(all girls age 12-17)
Character List (Minor): TEACHER (mz)
MOTHER (non-singing role)
Bit Parts: Wall chorus, provides all of the scenery and singing commentary
Reviews: RiverTown News, 11/25/2005; The Pitch -Best of Kansas City, 2005;
Length: 00:35
Total Acts: 1
Chorus: Female chorus
Orchestration: Piano
Contact: Subito Music
Address: 60 Depot Street
Verona, M.J. 07044
Composer Web Site: http://www.susankander.net
Librettist Web Site: http://www.susankander.net

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