Emily and Sue
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The Opera America-winning pop opera Emily and Sue by Dana Kaufman and Aiden K. Feltcamp honors the life and poetry of Emily Dickinson and Susan Gilbert, her sister-in-law. Letters between Emily and Sue, as well as Emily’s poetry, document an intimate relationship that was not socially acceptable or legally recognized in 19th-century Massachusetts. The plot of Emily & Sue extrapolates from Emily and Sue’s correspondence and explores themes of isolation, queerness, and forbidden love. Twila produced, directed, and starred in a new staged adaptation for the NYU New Studio on Broadway Free-play Festival in spring 2025.
One Day I'll Stop Falling in Love with You
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Violet has been in love with Will for the longest time. But does he have feelings for her too? "Let You Break My Heart" again is the song used for this short film, exploring the bittersweet side of love and the melancholy of desire. Starring Twila Fraser-Hewlett. Written and directed by Jay Bang. Featuring music by Laufey.
Song From the Uproar
Amidst a global quarantine, CSUSB’s Opera Theatre released the full-length theatrical motion picture “Song from the Uproar,” by Grammy-nominated Missy Mazzoli. The film is directed by Dr. Stacey Fraser and choreographed by Faith Jensen-Ismay. The music theatre piece tells the story of the life of early 20th-century feminist, nomad, and novelist Isabelle Eberhardt.
Still Life After Death
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A contemporary short film directed by Sandra Powers with composition by Chinary Ung, available on Amazon Prime. Toward the end of her life, a woman embarks on a spiritual journey to obtain insight into the great beyond. An awakened state sheds physical attachments and maps a way out through the process of acceptance. This film is a lotusflower new music project in collaboration with the opera of Timur and Sandra Powers Films.
