A devised work of music theater, Burning Louise is set during the dot-com bubble of the early 2000’s and follows the unlikely friendship of two adult roommates. Louise, a middle-aged, wealthy San Francisco gallerist deals in Asian artworks, and Bern, a broke gay photographer from New Orleans, is on the run from something. Despite their many differences and deep emotional wounds, the two are drawn to one another. They develop a psychic bond that defies explanation and serves to expose their darkest secrets, while offering a key to release them from their pasts. The piece features lush, evocative music, more in the harmonic style of contemporary opera than traditional Broadway. The score ranges from rhapsodic to arresting, showcasing the soprano and baritone voices of the two protagonists. Burning Louise is performed in two acts, on a unit set, with video projections, a cast of two actor/singers, soprano and tenor, and a small band. Run-time with intermission is under two hours.