Time to Act
Classification added March 23, 2026Premiered 28 February 2026
Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh, PA
Composer:
Laura Kaminsky
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Crystal Manich
Description:
Opera in 1 Act
Notes:
*** for the premiere, a sound recording was used that included background sounds as well as “a voice over the intercom.” If using a recording without that voice, the role is classified as a Solo Bit. To use the recording including the voice, contact the publisher to obtain the recording.
privately published by Bill Holab Music
piano/vocal score dated November 2025
Time Period:
Present-day
Place:
High School drama classroom
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey | Soprano | L |
| Alona | Mezzo soprano | L |
| José | Tenor | L |
| Tyson | Baritone | L |
| Robin Grace | * | L |
| Playmaker Soprano | Soprano | B or CB ** |
| Playmaker Alto | Mezzo soprano | B or CB ** |
| Playmaker Tenor | Tenor | B or CB ** |
| Playmaker Bass | Bass | B or CB ** |
| Voice over the Intercom | Spoken | B*** (see above) |
| * This role can be sung by either a Mezzo soprano or a Baritone. The score contains the exact notes for both voice types. | ||
| ** The various lines throughout the chorus music designated as “solo” are meant to be performed by a variety of individual choristers. Prior to contracting those lines, please contact AGMA with casting decisions so that each chorister’s assignments are classified correctly as either a Solo Bit, or one or more Chorus Bits per chorister. It should be noted that the composer does not intend for the lines to be distributed evenly among all choristers. |
Minimum Chorus: 12
Divisi: SATB