(1984-1985 season) He conducted the musical, "Albert Herring," at the Long Wharf Theatre (Mainstage) in New Haven, Connecticut. Benjamin Britten wrote the book based on the short story by Guy De Maupassant. Benjamin Britten was also composer. Henry Boys wrote the vocal score. Arvin Brown was director. Michael Yeargan was set designer. David Murin was costume designer. Ronald Wallace was lighting designer. Eric Crozier was lyricist.