I Am Alpha and Omega, Libretto

 Many of the posts here are, or will be, focused on the theory of internal concepts that must be manifest in an outward form. That outward form is what makes up the Libretto, a theatrical guide to the slotted time and space available to stage a presentation of the subject matter. What the form of that subject matter is, or will become in the final revision of the material is somewhat unclear at this stage of revising the original concept.    Simply put, the original concept is to condense the creation of the universe, the things described in the bible (the firmament, creatures mankind, heaven and hell, and eternity) , to condense these down to the appropriate time-frame and physical limitations of a stage production and to do so from a New Church perspective.    I must say that this is a magnominus task that brings with it a high level of complexity that must be simplified and shaped into an enthralling theatrical piece.     Previous ...

   I will continue to add to this post and to order these elements as they will appear in the Libretto.  Update 7/19/25     My recent thoughts on Correspondences ; I have it in my mind to review the concept of the piece, from beginning to end (Alpha & Omega) in the context of the Correspondances that should encompass the content. This is difficult to express. There are notable events conveyed throughout the Word, but there are also lesser events and concepts that contain significant correspondances.    I'm looking at it this way, it is difficult to see a sequence of events that give the "plot line" substance other than in a documentary/informative sense.  But I really believe that this correspondental interior needs to be revealed before any "plot line structure" can be locked in. I want to say established, but there is (in past revisions) a plot line of sorts.    Absolutely, the original screenplay had a good plot line...

    I have been endeavoring to challenge my previous assumptions about Creation. The issue here is who "We" are in "let Us make man in our image". I have a few ideas about that, but the dilemma that arises is that in the Writings  states that all who are in Heaven were once men in the world.    This brings about a question as to the Cherubim & Seraphim, Michael, Gabriel and Lucifer, as well as the Nephilium. (Questions I am researching)    In the literal sense there are references to man being created "a little below the angels", which brings with it the suggestion that the angels were created above the natural degree.    But the foundational premise of the Writings is that the Word has an internal sense, a Spiritual meaning that is above the literal meaning. In that, there is the premise that this Spiritual meaning corresponds to aspects of, first; the Lord's being, and second; man's regeneration.     This brings us to the...

  By way of Example, here are some documents used in The Gnomes of New Hope. The same sort of information will be developed for Alpha & Omega. Act one music from Gnomes Act Two Music for Gnomes The two images above exemplify the timing used in The Gnomes of New Hope.  This is not the timing for the entire show, it is only a list of the times for the music. Here is a Timing Breakdown for Act One of "The Gnomes of New Hope" This document is sized to 16" x 20" for printout purposes.  It's not terribly clear on the screen, but it gives you an idea of how the timing is calculated. "I Am Alpha & Omega" is divided into three Acts, the timing of which has been posted elsewhere. Generally speaking,  Act One is the longest, Act Two shorter, And Act three the shortest.

I am adding to this at the bottom instead of the top. ***†"*** Here are some notes I conveyed to the composer, regarding the rewrite; I need to dive deeper into the core of the material and establish a new structure. That will require a focus of attention on research and writing. I'm finding out that some facts, regarding the internal sense, are putting a strain on some of what I conceptualized and I need to get clear on that. So my focus will be getting it right for the Libretto. I imagine a certain freedom for the lyrical prose, but the foundational structure must be well established. I thought it was, but I created an external body which may be at odds with the internal soul. I need to reevaluate that.    I like the body that I structured, but I need to build that body from the internal and not the other way around. My focus right now is to outline the internal for the whole of the piece and then redress the external. I think that the external I outlined is very nice, but ...

Update 7/7/25     ACT ONE  expresses creation and concludes as it enters into an abstract expression of the generations of man from Adam to Noah, when mankind moved away from God and was destroyed as a result.   ACT TWO  expresses the rebuilding of society as it relates to God and transitions forward, continuing the same format as the ending scenes of Act One, presenting the generations of the Chosen People from Noah to Abraham to Israel to Joseph to Moses and possibly others  (depending on the corrrespondential representations necessary to express the fullness of man's socialization and relationship to God).  Other societies and religious beliefs are not addressed here, although there may be an occasion to address that aspect of mankind's spiritual growth  These expressions lead to Saul, David and Solomon who are depicted for their correspondence between the Natural, the Spiritual and the Celestial.  These generations lead to wi...