(1986-1987 season) He was lyricist for the musical, "The Tender Land," at the Long Wharf Theatre (Mainstage) in New Haven, Connecticut. Aaron Copland and Horace Everett wrote the book. Aaron Copland was composer. Arvin Brown was director. Michael H. Yeargan was set designer. David Murin was costume designer. Ronald Wallace was lighting designer. Murry Sidlin was conductor.