iMPERFECT
Messiah
When we are given great power,even the best of us can and will be corrupted, disrupting the bonds we build with our loved ones; hurting the very ones we love.
Follow the Story!Initially, I saw David as a picture-perfect hero from the Bible - incorruptible. He was not.
He had many foibles, faults and deplorable crimes to his name, and yet God chose David, even calling him "the man after My own heart." I was intrigued and then was in awe: how does a man achieve such greatness despite being
imperfect for the job?
Beth "Betchay" Mondragon Williams
Author
Libretto
Creative Foundation & Literary Voice : This section outlines the conceptual, narrative, and textual foundations of iMPERFECT Messiah, tracing how scripture, poetry, and contemporary language intersect to shape the work’s dramatic and ethical core.
Damn this Base Desire
Hush now,this wine, within me has rekindled a fire in my loins, what once i thought was dead.
Excerpts
Music
This section presents the musical language of iMPERFECT Messiah, outlining how composition, structure, and sonic texture support the narrative and emotional arc of the work. Drawing from contemporary classical forms, vocal writing, and experimental timbres, the music functions as an interpretive voice alongside the libretto rather than as accompaniment.
Journey
This section traces the development journey of iMPERFECT Messiah, from initial concept and research through interative workshops and revisions. It outlines how the work has evolved through reflection, feedback, and practical experimentation, demonstrating a sustained and responsive creative process.
This section introduces the artists contributing to iMPERFECT Messiah, highlighting the collaborative relationships that shape the work. Each role reflects a balance between individual practice and collective authorship, emphasizing dialogue, trust, and artistic alignment across disciplines.
Artists
Support
This section acknowledges the institutional, community, and peer-based support that has contributed to the project’s development. It situates iMPERFECT Messiah within a broader ecosystem of artistic exchange, mentorship, and infrastructural assistance that enables the work to progress responsibly and sustainably.
Thank You for Your Support
United Artists of Cebu, Phil
Kasing Sining, Bohol, Philippines
Australian Institute of Music, Melbourne Campus
Gympie Performing Arts Colla-boration, Qld
Seymour Performers Workshop
Anglican Christchurch, Seymour
Regional Arts Fund Queensland
Gympie Regional Council
Heritage Theatre, Gympie, Qld
Awake Dance Studio, Qld
Lightwire Theatrical Productions
Kakadu Studios, Melbourne
Bec Kling, Lyricist
and more...
Thank you to all for your support to iMPERFECT Messiah.
Grant & Development History
This project has undergone continuous development through multiple stages of support and refinement.
2017: Concept development and initial libretto drafts
2020: Music composition, workshops, early recordings
2024: Grant submissions, staged readings, revisions
2026: Current funding round and production preparation