The Dolls of New Albion

The Dolls of New Albion

By Paul Shapera

Circles never stop themselves

The Dolls of New Albion, A Steampunk Opera is a four-act musical written by Paul Shapera which follows four generations of the McAlistair family in the fantastical city of New Albion. It is a story of love, power, greed, loss and political unrest. All four acts are narrated by a mysterious woman named Kate. The 1st Act is concerned with scientist Annabelle McAlistair, and her attempt to bring back her dead love Jasper, resurrecting him within the body of a mechanical mannequin. The 2nd Act shows Annabelle's Son, Edgar uses his mother's research to build a business, and how this affects the city. The 3rd Act follows Edgar's son, Byron, and his ensuing political race and cultural impact on New Albion. Finally, the 4th Act tells the story of Byron's daughter Priscilla and the ramifications of the legacy of her family. Throughout each act there is Jasper, a continual presence in each of the characters' lives. Each generation’s meddling with these Dolls contributes to the gradual fall of New Albion itself.