Performance of “The Companion” from Three Way by Opera Memphis, libretto by David Cote, on a double bill with Pygmalion, a lyric opera in one-act by famed bel canto composer, Gaetano Donizetti. Featuring Keely Futterer, soprano, Sergio F. Mandujano, tenor, and Marcus King, baritone. Ned Canty, Director, Cris Frisco, Music Director and Conductor.
Not so far in the future, Maya (soprano) lives with her android lover named Joe (tenor). This interactive programmed Companion looks and sounds human—only better. Still, Maya wants more complexity from Joe. She has technician Dax (baritone) come by to install new experimental software, with surprising results.