Thank you so much for your interest in my campaign. On the heels of my original multi-media music show "The Triumph of Artemisia,” I will be presenting another unique multi-media performance piece called "Mearra--Selkie From the Sea." This is a one-of-a-kind live music performance featuring my original songs, rich orchestrations and evocative video-projected imagery.

My enchantment with this beautiful Celtic myth inspired me to my write my fourth  album, Mearra, Selkie from the Sea. The legend of the selkie, the mythical seal with the mysterious ability to transform into a human being has always fascinated me.

The story of Mearra is told through words and music that explore the mystical and compelling love story of Mearra, the Selkie and a lonely fisherman named Ian.

Folklore involves fantastic people or animals, and brings our attention to things we value most highly, fear most deeply and hope for most ardently. They fire our imaginations and make us consider what is true, fair, good or beautiful. My spirit and childlike innocence was rekindled while doing research about the Selkie story. As a singer/songwriter, I find myself embracing the most sacred and personal aspects of who I am in order to share my music with all those who wish to listen. 

So, this campaign is part of realizing my dream, summoning courage and diving boldly into unchartered territory with all my passion. Your contribution will help fund the  production of this work and will be presented on March 1st of 2014 at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago. This unique stage presentation will feature a full musical ensemble, narration to guide you through this romantic adventure along with captivating animation designed especially for the event. The show will be filmed to present the entire production for broadcast and DVDs.

I’m looking to raise a minimum of $10,000.00 to cover a large portion of this production.

I’ve already spent $20,000 on the recording of the CD, brilliantly produced by Rich Rankin at Mosaic Music which is now complete and $5,000 for the visual animation. I need to raise an additional $14,000.00 for the filming of the live show in March of 2014 and an additional $6,000.00 for PR and publicity of my project.

Every pledge will be appreciated and every connection I make throughout this campaign will bring me closer to fulfilling my dream for this musical and visual experience. From my cast of talented musicians, studio time, mixing, mastering, photography, design, animation, video, CD and DVD production, duplication and the live show.

Even if you can’t afford to pledge monetarily, your help is still very much needed and appreciated. Please talk about and share the link to this page everywhere you can. Post it to your Twitter, Facebook or share it in an email blast.