L to R: Cristina Panfilio and Kelsey Brennen in FALLEN ANGELS, Indiana Repertory Theatre, 2012
Meme Les Anges
Music written and performed by Andy Hansen
Lyric by Noël Coward
Featuring vocals by Kelsey Brennan, Susan Felder, and Cristina Panfilio
from the 2012 Indiana Repertory Theatre production of
FALLEN ANGELS by Noël Coward
Directed by William Brown
Set Design by Kevin Depinet
Costume Design by Rachel Healy
Lighting Design by Jesse Klug
Noël Coward wrote both music and lyrics for the original version of this song, performed in the original production. It’s lovely and waltzy and there is no good reason not to use it as is. But we decided to set our production in the 1950’s and the 20’s lyricism was out of step with what we were doing. So I did this ridiculous setting, which was transformed into an over-the-top gaudy piano and strings version for the second act.