We Shall Not Be Moved
Classification added March 16, 2018Premiered September 16, 2017
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Opera Philadelphia, Wilma Theater
Composer:
Daniel Bernard Roumain
Original Language:
English
Librettist:
Marc Bamuthi Joseph
Description:
Hybrid Opera in Three Acts
Time Period:
The present day
Place:
An abandoned, condemned house in West Philadelphia
Classification key
- L – Leading
- F – Featured
- S – Supporting
- B – Solo Bit
- CB – Chorus Bit
- MB – Mute Bit
| Role | Voice Part | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Un/Sung | Mezzo Soprano and Spoken | L |
| Glenda | Mezzo Soprano | L |
| John Blue | Countertenor | L |
| John Henry | Bass-Baritone | L |
| John Little | Tenor | F |
| John Mack | Baritone | F |
| Female OG #1 | Mezzo Soprano/Dancer | S |
| Female OG #2 | Mezzo Soprano/Dancer | S |
| Male OG #1 | Tenor or Baritone/Dancer | S |
| Male OG #2 | Tenor or Baritone/Dancer | S |
| Voice* | Spoken | B |
| Voice (Caller)* | Spoken | B |
| * The score specifies that these Spoken Voices are pre-recorded. |
Minimum Chorus: No chorus