La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York City is set to present the world premiere of “Allegra & the Cello, in Movements,” a new opera by Julia Schwartz and Catherine Filloux on Dec. 10.

Brittany Renee will perform the title role of Allegra. The opera’s protagonist is believed to be the first female physician to serve as the lead character in the history of the art form. Renee is joined by cellist Akua Dixon for the 70-minute work. Elena Arao directs the A High Hard Heat/Dominick Balletta production.

Also on the creative team is set and lighting designer Justin Townsend, costume designer Suttirat Larlarb with Brynne Oster-Bainnson, and projection designer Milton Cordero. Milan Eldridge serves as stage manager. Katie Rosin and Erin Kramer are Press Representatives and Daniel Rosen is in charge of Social Media. Casting is by Jamibeth Margolis CSA.

“Allegra & the Cello, in Movements” will run Dec. 10-20, at La MaMa.

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