NYC based classical composer seeks playwright to create libretto for new opera

Classical composer is seeking a playwright to create a libretto for a new opera.  Opera will be based on a real life small American community responding to the aftermath of a natural disaster.  This new work will be submitted for consideration for a grant, no later than February 9th.

Looking for a playwright to write a libretto for one short scene (5-10 minutes) for consideration of the grant.  If funding is secured, we would proceed with the entire opera, and librettist would receive $700 honorarium.  Opera would receive premiere in a NYC concert venue TBD.

Please email inquiries and a PDF of any relevant sample of work to:  lauren.buchter@gmail.com no later than Friday January 24th 2014