Musicals and Operas

Music by Howard Alexander, Lyrics and libretto by Deborah Dunleavy

Scantily Clad - musical - unpublished - contact us if interested

                      A 2 act musical melodrama set in the 1000 Islands of the St. Lawrence River during prohibition.                        Polly Goodbody and Policeman Simon Trueheart, foil the dastardly plans of Crummy                                          Carruthers.  Everyone tries to find the illegal still.

Back to the Globe - musical - unpublished - contact us if interested

                            What happens if Shakespeare had writer's block, visited the inept three witches, and got                                        transported to the 21st century? With music inspired by 70s,80s, and 90s rock and roll, the                                      show features a large cast of strong comedic characters.

The Last Wife - chamber opera - unpublished - contact us if interested

                             The Last Wife is a contemporary interpretation of the Bluebeard legend.  Musically, the score                                  explores fantasy and reality, dark and light,  with the juxtaposition of tonal harmony and                                            atonality. Eleanor escapes the clutches of the evil Bluebeard, becoming Bluebeard's last wife.                                Bluebeard is taken away, never to harm another unsuspecting bride.

The Sailor's Bride - chamber opera - unpublished - contact us if interested 

                              The Sailor's Bride, currently in the creation stage, is inspired by a Newfoundland folk tale that                                librettist and professional storyteller Deborah Dunleavy incorporates into her storytelling                                        programs.  Devil-may-care sailor Matty Trilligan returns to St. John's to discover the beautiful                                  Kathleen. They meet, fall in love, and marry. At the wedding feast, Matty makes a sacred                                          promise to return for Kathleen should he die at sea.