Dancers choreographed by George Faison enhanced a seductive production staged by Eric Einhorn, On Site Opera’s artistic director, and attractively costumed by Candida K. Nichols.

-The New York Times, June 19, 2013

The staging of the opera in the Cotton Club managed to create a strong sense of immersion and intimacy for the viewer and the minimal space of the “stage” added to the claustrophobic feel of the work. On Site Opera artistic director and co-founder Eric Einhorn and Choreographer George Faison also implemented a number of dances throughout orchestral interludes to give the action a relentless pace…Overall, the intimacy of the club and the immediacy of the drama created a truly riveting spectacle that brought the rare work to vibrant life.

-Latinos Post, June 20, 2013

This is a quick, thrilling ride in a time machine, and effective use of a performance space to create atmosphere and mood…another excellent argument for freeing opera from the constraints of the auditorium.

-Superconductor, June 19, 2013