The plot of Rudenstein's opera deals with a modern-day Faust (aptly named
"Faustus") who, with the help of the Devil, tries to corner the world market
in mandatory computer upgrades while dodging a predatory celebrity named Paula
Passion who bunks at the Hilton. The opera takes place within the context of a
reality TV show called "What the Hell can anybody do about it!?," a show that
purports to answer the question: "Why is everything getting Read the rest of this entry »
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