Lieschen’s an elderly pianist in a cafe. She’s been playing the same tunes, singing the same songs, sitting at the same damn piano for years. Yet, it didn’t have to be that way. Once in her youth, she refused the chance to record a song with her boyfriend because she felt she had to look after her ill father. That song became a smash hit which catapulted her boyfriend to fame and her to the cafe.
Now, Leischen's been given a second ‘chance-of-a-lifetime’! Her old boyfriend has offered her a chance to sing in Paris. Fate though has decided that this dream will be a nightmare. The very day of the concert is also the day her daughter Ann is due to have a baby. If she goes to Paris, Ann will never forgive her.
Leischen has a choice. Her daughter or her dreams? Good thing the audience is there to help her decide.
This enjoyable, funny and poignant musical theatre is a reply to J.S. Bach's mini-opera Coffee Cantata written in 1735 and like Bach’s work, is intended to be enjoyed with a good cup of coffee in hand.
Let theatre and caffeine slip you into the world where lost dreams are found and everyone gets a chance to have a second chance.
Now, Leischen's been given a second ‘chance-of-a-lifetime’! Her old boyfriend has offered her a chance to sing in Paris. Fate though has decided that this dream will be a nightmare. The very day of the concert is also the day her daughter Ann is due to have a baby. If she goes to Paris, Ann will never forgive her.
Leischen has a choice. Her daughter or her dreams? Good thing the audience is there to help her decide.
This enjoyable, funny and poignant musical theatre is a reply to J.S. Bach's mini-opera Coffee Cantata written in 1735 and like Bach’s work, is intended to be enjoyed with a good cup of coffee in hand.
Let theatre and caffeine slip you into the world where lost dreams are found and everyone gets a chance to have a second chance.
Created by Mark Penzak & Andrée Cozens
Directed by Mark Penzak. Performed by Andrée Cozens, Clare Shamier & Kiara Nickson.
Choreography Zoey Schmitt. Live-sound mixing: Scott Sanders
Developed through Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Phee At Home program and supported by Castlemaine State Festival Covid 19 Relief Commission. We like to thank Castlemaine Theatre Company for use of their studio.
Directed by Mark Penzak. Performed by Andrée Cozens, Clare Shamier & Kiara Nickson.
Choreography Zoey Schmitt. Live-sound mixing: Scott Sanders
Developed through Mount Alexander Shire Council’s Phee At Home program and supported by Castlemaine State Festival Covid 19 Relief Commission. We like to thank Castlemaine Theatre Company for use of their studio.