Carnival of Time | A 3-Act Operetta
Premiered December 10, 2025 — Marigny Opera House
Carnival of Time is a surrealist operetta that transforms the Marigny Opera House into the legendary Napoleon House, inviting audiences into a world where history, myth, and New Orleans imagination collide. Written by Andrei Codrescu, with music by W8ING4UFOS and projection art by Monica Rose Kelly, the work follows a cast of time‑traveling characters—including Clarence John Laughlin and Baron Von Reizenstein—as they await the fantastical return of Napoleon Bonaparte.
The piece premiered on December 10, 2025, presented by ArtSpan NOLA, and featured performances by Phil Yiannopoulos and Mat Schwarzman. Blending literature, experimental music, and immersive visual design, Carnival of Time exemplifies ArtSpan NOLA’s commitment to collaborative, cross‑disciplinary creation.
