Welcome to Deep Love

Share any photos and videos on Instagram @deeploveopera!

Please come see us in the lobby after the show—we’d love to meet you. (Grab some merch while you’re at it!)

act 1

DEEP LOVE - The ghost of Old Bones sings of his love for Constance, his living lover.

KEEP MY HAND ABOVE YOU - Old Bones stands by, unheard and unseen, as Constance mourns his loss. As she wonders how much longer she must suffer, Old Bones promises to protect her as long as she stays true to him.

FRIEDRICH’S GROOVE - Friedrich is caught flirting with local girls by his jealous lover, Florence. She reminds him of all she does for him, including the unrequited love she offers him.

WHO WE ARE - Florence reminds Friedrich of their shared past, including the sins that bind them together. She sings of how she loves him in a way that no one else could.

BELIEVE IN LOVE - Friedrich denies his belief in love. Constance, who has been eavesdropping, steps forward to defend the idea of love. Compelled by this beautiful stranger’s candor, Friedrich weighs the risk of opening his heart to her.

THE WELL - Constance thinks of the life she wishes she had. Though separated by space, Florence walks a similar path. Both women begin to glimpse a future just ahead of them, a future they deserve.

IS IT TOO LATE - Friedrich contemplates the possibilities of finding love after all

AM I MAD - Constance and Friedrich both begin to let go of their respective pasts as they find hope in the new romance that’s growing between them.

ALL FOR LOVE - Florence stumbles on Constance and Friedrich together. After confronting him, Florence directs her jealousy towards Constance, swearing that she will be watching their every move, all for love.

SURELY RECLAIMED - Friedrich begins to see Constance as a way to let go of his lifelong failure to find redemption. He sees in her a way to move forward in hope.

HOW IT FEELS - Constance and Friedrich pledge their love to one another, choosing love over the heartbreak of their pasts.

LOVE’S BITTER REPROACH - Old Bones appears to Constance, reproaching her for breaking her vows to him. In fear, Constance pledges her faith to Old Bones, even while Friedrich offers her the hope and love she longs for. In anger, Old Bones threatens to harm Friedrich unless Constance ends her relationship with him.

act 2

FOR THE SAKE OF LOVE - Trapped and taunted, Constance weighs an impossible decision. Scared of what harm Old Bones could lay on Friedrich, she revokes her love, believing she is protecting him.

FAIREST OF FRIENDS - Old Bones whispers words of doubt and hatred to Friedrich.

CONSTANCE BE GONE - Rejected by love, Friedrich abandons all hope for peace and happiness. He takes his own life.

TWEEN ME AND THE BREEZE - Constance and Florence mourn Friedrich. Constance blames herself for Friedrich’s death, and rejects Old Bones’ words.

THE RUSE OF OLD BONES - As Florence laments the loss of Friedrich, Old Bones sees opportunity to end Constance’s newfound peace by flooding Florence’s mind with thoughts of revenge.

WHO I AM - Florence is resolved.

THE REPRISE - The dead begin to stir.

ALL THAT'S LEFT - Constance begins to make one last plea to the heavens for relief from her torment, only to realize that the only power left for her to call upon is her own.

SOUR RAIN - Florence and Constance both prepare to avenge Friedrich on the one they solely blame–Florence on Constance and Constance on the very bones of the deceased tyrant who haunts her.

HERE’S MY PICKLE - Old Bones reflects on the surprising strength of Constance, then warns us that it’s too late, and the end is almost near.

THE GREAT GHOSTLY PICKLE - Old Bones urges Florence on to enact revenge while Constance attempts to put Old Bones out of her life forever. The ghost of a spiteful Friedrich appears to an increasingly maddened Constance, who dispatches Florence and reveals herself as Old Bones’ original betrayer. The ghosts of her past finally drag her down to hell.

THE CHANT OF THE DEAD/A LONG WINTER’S REST - A chorus of the dead surrounds Constance in witness of her final deeds.

the cast

Chase McKnight (Old Bones/co-director)

Chase McKnight is a musician and singer returning to the role of Old Bones for the third year. He’s thrilled to join Liz Whittaker at the helm as co-director this year. When he’s not pouring his heart and soul into Deep Love, he’s rocking with his other bands Queenadilla and The By and By.

aspen palmer (Constance)

[lorem ipsum bio here]

Michael Dunn (Friedrich)

Mike is thrilled to be returning to the role of Friedrich after his debut in 2023. From his origins in classical music—to his current passion in blues rock, Mikey is a master of combining voice with emotion and music to create intimate yet powerful experiences for his audience and himself. You can also catch him with the band Seventh Seal, rocking the blues with hella soul. ⁠

sheldon bladh (florence)

Sheldon’s very first project as a college freshman was working on the makeup crew of Deep Love. She remembers walking across the stage of The Capitol theater, watching the band set up, and thinking “One day, I want to be in a show like this!” Over a decade later, that dream came true when she played the role of Florence in 2023. Sheldon is thrilled to be returning to the Deep Love stage again this year. Sheldon is happiest when she is performing, but she also enjoys event planning, going all out for Halloween, and renovating her 1962 home with her husband Josh.⁠ You can follow her renovation journey on Instagram at Home By Candlelight, and her music journey on Instagram Songs By Candlelight.

THE BAND

Andrew Pincock (Bass & MUSIC DIRECTOR)

Andrew Pincock has been rocking the bass for this show since 2013 so everyone wish him a happy 11 year anniversary! This year he’s also stepping in as music director. He says, "I love how much the show has grown and evolved over the years and I’m certain that it will eventually conquer the earth. One day." You can follow him on Instagram and YouTube, where he makes content about all things bass. He’s also a photographer and videographer, specializing in making bands and musicians look amazing.

FORD ERICKSON (GUITAR)

Ford has been with Deep Love for 14 years. He did his Sociology college internship with Deep Love in 2012, even though no one is sure how that got approved. He says he enjoys being a part of Deep Love because it has made him rich beyond his wildest imaginations. Original songs from his band Tarantula Cat are available on all streaming platforms. You can actually find him all over the internet, including YouTube, Instagram, and on his podcast Why We Hike.

Stacie Fleischer (drums)

This is Stacie's 3rd year drumming for Deep Love, which she does when she's not drumming for Queenadilla and The By and By, or playing bass for Homephone. She spends her days teaching drum lessons. You can learn about that and all of her other cool projects on Instagram at Stacie Drums. She says "I love this project because of the caliber and passion of all the musicians involved. The story telling part of this project has been a beautiful thing to be a part of."

caleb wall (keys)

Caleb has played Keys for Deep Love since February of 2023, and has been a huge fan since 2019. (In 2020 Deep Live was his most listened to album on Spotify.) His other projects include his bands The Harpies and The By and By, as well as playing for the comedy podcast Musical Mondays. You can follow him on Instagram at The Improv Keys. 

jordan jacobsen (guitar)

[lorem ipsum bio here]

cody Robinson (acoustic guitar)

Cody went stag to a Deep Love show one Valentine’s Day and fell in love with the music. Now, he’s thrilled to be part of the onstage magic, providing acoustic guitar as the latest member of the performance ensemble. A multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter, Cody placed 5th in a national songwriting competition for his track “Lose Control,” which he wrote in high school. His musical adventures have taken him from the streets of Kathmandu to New York’s East Village with his band Secondhand Stranger. Cody currently resides in Utah and holds a degree in Music Business & Technology from the University of Utah.

candido abeyta (saxophone)

Saxophonist and music director Candido is an educator, musician, and arranger (he’s responsible for many of the arrangements for Deep Love). He’s a first call saxophonist for popular artists such as Joshy Soul, Neon Trees, and others. He also travels and performs with his horn section Omega Horns. You can follow him on Instagram at Candido Abeyta.

the creative team

liz whittaker (co-director)

Liz is a director, actor, sound designer, writer, intimacy director/coordinator, and avid rock music fan. This is her fourth year directing Deep Love, which is still a dream come true, made even dreamier with Chase McKnight helping guide the show as co-director. You can learn more about her work at www.lizwhittaker.com, and follow her professional intimacy director Instagram at Intimacy With Liz. When she’s not doing theatre or film things, she’s writing romance under the pen name Elle Whittaker (Instagram, TikTok).

???? (live mixing)

[lorem ipsum bio here]

lily wariner (sound monitor tech)

[lorem ipsum bio here]

jessica wall (set design)

Jessica has been working in theatre, onstage and backstage, for over twenty years, and she is delighted to be returning to Deep Love, this time as a set designer. 

brenna wall (lighting design)

Brenna has been designing lights for the stage and screen for the past decade and she’s thrilled to join the Deep Love crew for her 2nd year! By day she works at an addiction treatment center and is passionate about recovery and mental health. You can follow her on TikTok @soupbutt, where she’s been posting in-progress videos of her Deep Love themed tarot card deck.

ariel lafontaine (hair and makeup design)

Ariel is an artist who works primarily in the mediums of makeup design & wardrobe styling. She  fosters a variety of interests in the creative and outdoor cultures and takes a special interest in productions that utilize clothing, music, & environment as core elements of their visual storytelling. Ariel has been with Deep Love since 2011 and stands in the corner admiring your funeral attire after each show. You can follow her on Instagram at Ariel.LaFontaine for her personal projects and at Ariel LaFontaine MUA Wardrobe for her resume.

the writers

Garrett Sherwood

Garrett’s new music projects include his storytelling band The By And By, which is currently working on a new rock opera called “Cowboy Soul,” co-written with Melanie Stone. He also writes music under his solo project The Cinderbiter, where he eats fire and sings songs.

Ryan Hayes

Ryan’s newest project, The Retrofect Band, released their album Bleeding Lines in 2023, and he continues to make music with cool people.

special thanks to the surely reclaimed souls

(donors & sponsors)

liz whittaker

For more information on how you can become a surely reclaimed soul with a tax deductible donation, click the button below.