November 27, 2008 set for the world premier of the new Cambodian fusion rock opera, ‘Where Elephants Weep.’ The show will be performed at the Chenla theater in Phnom Penh, and run for two weeks.  Starring Christine Toy Johnson, Diane Phelan, Marc Delacruz, Eric Bondoc, and legendary Khmer folk/pop singer Ieng Sithul.  Music by Sophy Him and Scot Stafford, libretto by Catherine Filloux; Directed by Robert McQueen.  More info:

http://www.whereelephantsweep.net

Scot pictured above with composer Dr. Him Sophy (to his left) and the incredible hybrid orchestra from Phnom Penh.  Pictured below are the Gong thom chromatique and Roneat ek chromatique, both invented by Stafford & Him for W.E.W.