FULL TRUMAN & NANCY (William Zeffiro) Brandon VT 2024 Joshua Collier, Kathleen Echols

• Work Title: Truman & Nancy   
• Composer: Zeffiro William  
• Libretto: William Zeffiro after the graphic novel “Capote in Kansas” by Ande Parks    Libretto Text, Libretto Index
• Venue & Opera Company: Barn Opera House, Brandon, Vermont, Vermont Opera  
• Recorded: November 15, 2024
• Type: Staged Opera Live
• Singers: Joshua Collier, Kathleen Echols
• Conductor: Marcel Manson  
• Orchestra:
• Stage Director: Joshua Collier  
• Costume Designer:   

Information about the Recording

• Published by: Opera Vermont  
• Date Published: 2025  
• Format: Streaming
• Quality Video: 4 Audio:4
• Subtitles: yessubs, ensubs  
• Video Recording from: Vimeo     FULL VIDEO
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THIS PERFORMANCE

Based on the graphic novel Capote in Kansas by Ande Parks, this lyrical and thought-provoking work brings to life the haunting journey of Truman Capote as he grapples with his magnum opus, In Cold Blood, and is confronted by the spirit of Nancy Clutter, one of the murder victims immortalized in his groundbreaking true crime novel.

At its core, Truman and Nancy explores profound themes of legacy, family relationships, and the question of what is truly important to leave behind when we die. As Capote contemplates his artistic choices and the impact of his work, the opera challenges audiences to reflect on the human stories behind the fame and sensationalism, and the lasting significance of the connections we make during our lives.