Scope and Contents Parker's Back: an opera in two acts. By Henry Bryan Hays. Adapted by the composer from the short story of the same name by Flannery O'Connor. CAST: Mrs. Bedford (Soprano); Mr. Rayburn (Tenor); O. E. Parker (Baritone); Sarah Ruth Cates (High Soprano); Mrs. Cates (Mezzo-Soprano); Old Woman (Mezzo- Soprano); Tatto(o) Artist (Tenor); Preacher (Tenor); Jolly Roger (Baritone); Drunk (non-singing role); Chorus of men and women at the Gospel Meeting and of men at the Pool Hall. The action takes...