Set in 1919 New York City, Anzhelina & Karinafollows two Russian cousins reunited after a ten-year separation. Anzhelina, who served as a field nurse in the Great War, sees the city through war-torn eyes as a “wicked” place filled with poverty and oppression. Karina, raised in a sheltered family, holds childhood fantasies of this “glamorous” place. Their opposing views quickly tear them apart as they navigate the challenges of their new world.
The production showcased the collaborative spirit that defines NMTE, with multiple members contributing as composers, lyricists, and arrangers alongside Keith.