A new production of Robert Ashley's 1991 opera, "Improvement (Don Leaves Linda)," featuring Gelsey Bell, Amirtha Kidambi, Brian McCorkle, Paul Pinto, Dave Ruder and Aliza Simons. Music Director: Tom Hamilton Live Sound and Processing: Tom Hamilton Stage Design and Lighting: David Moodey Producer: Mimi Johnson Presented at the Kitchen (New York), February 7 through 16, 2019. This video was recorded live by Iki Nakagawa (with Joseph Bacon and Al Foote III) on February 14, 2019. Audio recorded by Eric Sherman; remixed by Tom Hamilton.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| GGelsey BellLinda | Linda |
| BBrian McCorkleDon/Mr. Payne/Companion | Don/Mr. Payne/Companion |
| PPaul PintoJunior, Jr. | Junior, Jr. |
| AAliza SimonsNow Eleanor | Now Eleanor |
| AAmirtha KidambiMr. Payne's Mother | Mr. Payne's Mother |
| DDave RuderThe Doctor | The Doctor |
 Robert AshleyNarrator I | Narrator I |