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Image caption (L-R): Promotional image for Mutated Romance (artwork by Japanese artist Keico Watanabe). Composer and pianist Mikiko Miyakawa.<\/em><\/p>\n
The one-act production combines live music, theater, comedy and scientific themes. The musicians themselves portray the characters, playing their instruments while acting onstage. At times, music takes the place of spoken dialogue.<\/p>\n
ABOUT THE STORY<\/strong><\/p>\n Shannon, a genetic researcher and composer, encounters Luca, a pharmaceutical salesman who seems to know secrets about her that he should have no way of knowing.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Shannon’s research rival makes a significant discovery involving mitochondrial mutation, setting off unexpected changes in relationships within the laboratory.<\/p>\n As lab coats and name tags change hands, the characters’ roles, identities and even their destinies begin to shift. The boundary between the visible and invisible worlds becomes increasingly uncertain as Luca goes to extraordinary lengths to help Shannon.<\/p>\n Can music help save a fragile life that was never meant to be seen?<\/p>\n ADDITIONAL PROGRAM<\/strong><\/p>\n During intermission, audience members may participate in an optional short meditation accompanied by live instrumental music, inspired by Japanese Zen traditions.<\/p>\n Following the performance, a complimentary wine tasting will feature wine labels displaying artwork by Japanese artist Keico Watanabe.<\/p>\n ABOUT MIKIKO MIYAKAWA<\/strong><\/p>\n Miyakawa is a New York-based Japanese composer and pianist whose music draws on classical traditions and a variety of other genres. She has released two albums on the American classical music label Centaur Records. Official site: https:\/\/www.mikikopiano.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n PERFORMANCE INFORMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n Event: \u201cMutated Romance\u201d<\/p>\n Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026<\/p>\n Time: 6:30 p.m. EST<\/p>\n Venue: Tenri Gallery, 43A West 13th Street, New York, NY 10011<\/p>\n Concept, composition and script: Mikiko Miyakawa<\/p>\n Presented and performed by: Powdered Sugar<\/p>\n Performers: Mikiko Miyakawa (piano), Carol Ma (violin), Paul-Alexandre Meurens (saxophone), Brynna Gritter Kenneke (percussion), and Mylene Juan (vocals).<\/p>\n Tickets and information: https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2003442932743<\/a><\/p>\n
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