Also first opera about a sitting President and first opera to include Presidential candidates; composer claims his opera is way funnier than the movie 'W' and a great deal more critical of Bush PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Oct. 28
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- A new opera now making its
appearance on the Internet, "The Devil and George Bush," is racking up a
number of firsts. It is the first opera composed expressly for the Internet
and intended for download to an MP3 player or mobile phone. It is also the
first opera ever written about a sitting President. It is also the first opera
to include Presidential candidates (Obama and McCain). The opera is the
brainchild of composer Roger Rudenstein, who conceived, wrote, composed and
directed it.
For a limited time the new opera is being offered free at the website
http://www.DevilandGeorgeBush.com before it is sold on iTunes, Amazon and
other web download sites.
"My opera is way funnier than Oliver Stone's 'W' and a great deal more
critical of the President," award-winning New Hampshire composer Rudenstein
stated. "While it may not be fair to attack a president who polls as low as
Bush, it was much more unfair of Bush to involve us in an expensive, bloody
war and wreck our economy in the bargain. Anyway, 'The Devil and George Bush'
isn't only aiming at Bush; it also targets greedy CEOs and the idiotic
celebrity culture that has replaced intelligent discourse in our nation."
The plot of Rudenstein's opera deals with a modern-day Faust (aptly named
"Faustus") who, with the help of the Devil, tries to corner the world market
in mandatory computer upgrades while dodging a predatory celebrity named Paula
Passion who bunks at the Hilton. The opera takes place within the context of a
reality TV show called "What the Hell can anybody do about it!?," a show that
purports to answer the question: "Why is everything getting worse?" The
reality show is co-hosted by the Devil and George Bush. Bush also figures in
the plot as he tries extreme measures to save his legacy before departing
office.
Kevin Corbett, from the comedy group Capitol Steps, portrays Bush.
Co-starring is the lovely and amazing Janice Martin, who plays Paula Passion.
Paul Dykstra is the opera's music director. The opera was produced by
Nightmare of Reason Ink recordings.
"'The Devil and George Bush' was conceived, composed and written entirely
for the mobile phone and MP3 player," says Rudenstein. "It is meant to be
listened to on these devices and has a lot of sound effects, spoken scenes,
rap music and other divergences from the kind of opera produced by the Met.
It's also a comic opera and it's very, very funny." An early review of the
opera by Internet radio station Laughing Dog Radio termed it "Hilarious."
Press contact:
Marilyn Rudenstein
dagbproject@yahoo.com
phone: 603-373-0186
This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information,
visit http://www.ereleases.com.
SOURCE Roger Rudenstein
