David Lang - "The Difficulty of Crossing a Field" - Directed/Designed by Luke Landric Leonard

The Difficulty of Crossing a Field - Third Interlude (2010)
In 2010, I directed The Difficulty of Crossing a Field in Austin produced by The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance. In 2015, I directed DCF in Australia produced by Gertrude Opera / Yarra Valley Opera Festival. Like all great works of art, each time you return to DCF there is something new to discover. Always happy and grateful for the opportunity to direct this masterpiece.
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THE DIFFICULTY OF CROSSING A FIELD
Music by #DavidLang @davidlangmusic
Libretto by #MacWellman
Direction/Production Design by Luke Landric Leonard
Recorded in 2010 and presented by The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre & Dance at the B. Iden Payne Theatre
Nominated for eight 2010 Austin Critics' Table Awards including "Best Opera" and ranked No. 4 on Austin Chronicle's "Top Ten Theatrical Wonders of 2010" (Austin Chronicle)
Music Director: Lyn Koenning
Scene Design: Sonja Rainey
Costume Design: Alison Heryer
Lighting Design: Lih-Hwa Yu
Sound Design: Billy Henry
Stage Manager: Beth McCurdy
Technical Director: Tramaine Berryhill
Dramaturgs: Samantha Accetulli and M'bewe Escobar
Choreographer: Alvin J Rangel
Assistant Director: Joey LePage
Movement Advisor: Natasha Davison
Voice and Text Consultant: Barney Hammond
Voice and Text Coach: Melissa Recalde
Cast: Jennifer Adams, Morgan Beckford, Hallie Chaney, Gabriel Jason Dean, Michelle Flanagan, Julia Gytri, Glen Hall, Jenn Hartmann, John Hazlewood, Haley Hussey, Joey LePage, Stephen Naimoli, Bethany Renfro, Thomas Roduta, Chrissy Shackelford, Ben Schave, Daniel Sullivan, Travis Tate, Zach Ullah, Sarah Walker
String Quartet:
Amy Harris - Violin I
Kevin Mendoza - Violin II
Julie Keller - Viola
Douglas Machiz - Cello