In 2006 I was named Artist-in-Residence at ODC Theatre, San Francisco. The Residency Program is a comprehensive, three-year program including presentation, development, and advocacy support for emerging and mid-career artists of the San Francisco Bay Area. I’m especially thankful to mad-genius Theater Director Robert Bailis, for being a true believer, inspirational ODC founder Brenda Way, the ODC artistic and administrative staff, and my fellow artists, who are an amazing, provocative group. Â My primary focus will be on the opera in early development, but plenty of other activity is planned, included performing and collaboration. Â The first event I was involved in was the Instant Message Composer/Improviser Festival, where I performed with Sheldon Brown, Graeme Jennings & Dana Pandey. Â Also on the festival were Paul Drescher, Ned Rothenberg, Fred Frith, and Matt Ingall’s SfSound. Â More to come, stay tuned for details…