Seattle Opera commissioned Carlisle Floyd to write
Of Mice and Men. The premiere starred Julian Patrick as George and Archie Drake as Candy; both singers would go on to long and distinguished careers in Seattle.

Robert Moulson (Lennie), Julian Patrick (George), and Archie Drake (Candy) in Floyd's Of Mice and Men, 1970 © Des Gates

Robert Moulson (Lennie) and Julian Patrick (George) in Floyd's Of Mice and Men, 1970 © Des Gates

Julian Patrick (George) and Carol Bayard (Curley's wife) in Floyd's Of Mice and Men, 1970 © Des Gates