(140) Characters needed
By
La Cieca
“You’re so resourceful, darling! I ought to go to you for plots.”
“You ought to go to someone.”
La Cieca knows that when plots are in question, she need go no farther than the cher public, which is why she’s reminding you (late in the game, admittedly) of the annual Omniscient Mussel #Operaplot Competition. No, it’s no Nancy Blake wisecrack, my dears, read on!
What you do, darlings, is: “Summarize an opera in 140 characters or less.” There’s more to it, of course, as you will see when you view the rules and regulations on Miss Mussel‘s website. Happy tweeting!
La Cieca
James Jorden (who wrote under the names "La Cieca" and "Our Own JJ") was the founder and editor of parterre box. During his 20 year career as an opera critic he wrote for the New York Times, Opera, Gay City News, Opera Now, Musical America and the New York Post. He also raised his voice in punditry on National Public Radio. From time to time he directed opera, including three unsuccessful productions of Don Giovanni. He also contributed a regular column on opera for the New York Observer. James died in October 2023.
