Nkeiru Okoye, Ph.D.
Composer
Nkeiru Okoye writes:
Come see my new comic opera, “We’ve Got Our Eye On You” March 1 and 5, 2016 at SUNY New Paltz.
About
We’ve Got Our Eye on You
is a musical comedy/operetta in four scenes set in Ancient Greece, with
story and music by Nkeiru Okoye, and libretto by David Cote
Duration
80 minutes
Genre
Mock-historical comedy; battle-of-the-sexes farce; and social commentary that challenges today’s ‘hooking up’ culture.
Audience
This work is intended for audiences from middle school
aged students to adults: some of its humor may not be understood by, or
appropriate for, younger children.
Plot Synopsis
Loosely inspired by Greek myth, and set in ancient times, We’ve Got Our Eye on You
delivers a humorous but uplifting message about giving in to desire
prematurely. Think Monty Python-esque Gilbert & Sullivan, with a
touch of Broadway. Mayhem ensues when Pythia, Oracle from Delphi,
visits the Graeae (mythological sisters who share one eye), and
prophesies that a man bearing the mark of Zeus will be “known” to all
three. Pythia departs and encounters Perseus, who plans to charm the
Graeae into revealing the whereabouts of Medusa, as soon as he can find
their cave. He scoffs at Pythia’s prophecy, since he is madly in love
with Andromeda, and could never fall for an eyeless woman. Perseus
disguises himself, covering the mark of Zeus, as the sight of his
physique may be too much for the ladies’ eyeball. In the end, the
oracle’s prophecy comes true, causing personal reflection, and general
fun and amusement for all.
We’ve Got Our Eye on You also has
a social message: It challenges today’s “hookup” phenomenon that is
especially pervasive amongst teens and college students. Organizations
seeking to reach and open dialogue with this audience through arts will
appreciate its message, which is delivered through witty comedy,
family-friendly songs and euphemistic language.
Comment by email:
Hi Bill, Than you so much. You are a treasure! Nkeiru [Nkeiru Okoye]
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