THE MUSES AND MODELS OF MANET THROUGH MUSIC
Beyond the Frame is an original musical exploration of the muses and models of painter Édouard Manet, told through the song and story of Kristen Lee Sergeant.
"It was a beautiful piece, elegantly done. I was glad to be there, and left richer than when I arrived."
John Patrick Shanley
"I was moved, educated, and admire Kristen's talents."
Amy Irving
Reading to be presented with The York Theater, NYC
September 2026
by invitation
Kristen Lee Sergeant
creator/performer
Kristen is a singer and composer who creates musical explorations of themes through her unique fusion of song, philosophy and story. In addition to Beyond the Frame, her work includes Falling, Smolder, and the forthcoming Intoxication (Sunnyside Records, March 2027). She has appeared at Joe's Pub, Dizzy's Club, the Metropolitan Museum, The Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and more.
Ted Nash
orchestrations, arrangements, reed instruments
Ted Nash is a multi-Grammy Award winning composer, arranger, and instrumentalist. He currently plays with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and heads the Ted Nash Big Band while also touring with his trio and teaching at Temple University. He was a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra for twenty-six years.
Jeb Patton
piano, arrangements
Jeb Patton is a pianist and composer who seamlessly combines classical technique and jazz mastery, working with venerated artists such as the Heath Brothers, Charles McPherson, and Etta Jones. His most recent recording, Preludes, is lauded for its virtuosity and imagination.
Cassandra Csencsitz
Developmental Producer
Cassandra Csencsitz produces and presents music, theater and literary events in NYC and beyond. She has written extensively for American Theatre magazine, and currently publishes on her substack, Reading to Death.
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