“I hope people come to see Tabula Rasa to learn about the mysterious life led by Kiki de Montparnasse, and give her a chance to finally have her story heard on a platform that was once seldom told... I want everyone to be talking about Kiki! “

“I think this work is unique because its so rich in exposition while still maintaining amazing melodies and music. Kiki and Man Ray’s story is so interesting — clumsy and passionate, we had so much there already. It was taking their hands out of history and giving them life that has been so rewarding. Every single performer you will see is so invested in their historical counterpart, deeply giving homage to their contributions in art and in their lives. This is what makes the work so special.”

“My character is Mrs. Prin, aka Wine Mom, Kiki's mother, as she exists in Kiki's mind. I love the relatable creepiness of this feeling that mom is always watching and judging, whether Kiki is out at a cafe or in Man's bedroom.”

“I hope people come to see Tabula Rasa to experience & support the direction new opera is going - catchy tunes, STRONG female characters (written and developed by females), a short run time (~80 min), kickass immersive set designs, melodies written with the voice in mind (can I hear an amen?), life lessons tastefully scattered throughout the show, relatable themes...and did I mention the tunes?”

“Tabula Rasa is all about discovering the value in the odd, the weird, and the underappreciated and I hope that, by watching the show, people can begin to see just how special and important the people and things we undervalue are.”