Original Musicals & New Plays
2006
The Book of the Dun Cow
The West End Theatre
February 4-26, 2006
In a world where animals can speak and Earth is the center of the universe, this world premiere is an uplifting adaptation of the story of Chauntecleer, a rooster battling evil forces with the fate of Earth on the line. This heartfelt show is comprised of a menagerie of musically inclined animals, gaining it the title of a charming “Mooooosical”.
CAST & CREATIVE
Book & Lyrics by Mark St. Germain
Music & Lyrics by Randy Courts
Adapted from Walter Wangerin Jr.’s book “The Book of the Dun Cow”
Set Designer: Paulo Seixus
Costume Designer: David Withrow
Lighting Designer & Sound Designer: Stacey Boggs
featuring
Brian Munn, Micah Bucey, Alexander Elisa, David Foley, Jr., Carol Hickey, Vanessa June Marshall, Bo Ranney, Suzanne Houston, Amy Hutchins, Jesse Kearney, Thadd Krueger, Susan Maris, Jessica Ordman, Robby Sharpe, David Stallings, Esther Triggs, & Jacob Grigolia-Rosenbaum
Iron Curtain
The West End Theatre
April 8-30, 2006
Set in Moscow during the Cold War, the world premiere of Iron Curtain follows two songwriters who are taken by the KGB and forced to write Soviet propaganda musicals that boost morale. Witty and comedic, this show explores artistic freedom amidst political turmoil and the value of fame over personal liberty.
CAST & CREATIVE
Book by Susan DiLallo
Music by Stephen Weiner
Lyrics by Peter Mills
Directed by Cara Reichel
Music Director: Daniel Feyer
Choreographer: Christine O'Grady
Lighting Designer: Stephen Arnold
Costume Designer: Sidney Shannon
Stage Manager: Shani Murfin
featuring
Bethe B. Austin, Dominic Roberts (replacement), Larry Brustofski, Maria Couch, Amber Dow, Jeff Edgerton, Jessica Grové, David S. Miller, Marcus Neville, Dara Seitzman, Doug Shapiro, Robby Sharpe, Rich Silverstein, Gordon Stanley, & Brad York
Dark Nights
The Flood
ATA Chernuchin Theatre
October 21-November 19, 2006
Set in the fictional town of Meyerville, this show explores a community grappling with a devastating flood and what’s needed to rebuild and thrive. The Flood is based on the historic 1993 flooding of the Mississippi River, inspired by the town of Valmeyer, Illinois, whose levee broke on August 1, 1993. Following the devastating flood, the citizens of Valmeyer moved their entire town to higher ground.
CAST & CREATIVE
Book, Music & Lyrics: Peter Mills & Cara Reichel
Directed by Cara Reichel
Music Directed by Justin Hatchimonji
Orchestrations by Daniel Feyer
Set Designer: Kanae Heike
Costume Designer: Sidney J. Shannon
Lighting Designer: Evan Purcell
Sound Designer: Shannon Slaton
featuring
Jamie Davis, Drew Poling, Jennifer Blood, Matt DeAngelis, Joseph O’Brien, Jonathan Rayson, Catherine Porter, Joe Bergquist, Victoria Budonis, Nick Cartell, Deborah Grausman, Carol Hickey, Greg Horton, Dan Housek, Suzanne Houston, Amy Hutchins, Roxann Kraemer, Jean McCormick, Michael Pesce, Zachary Prince, Daniel Scott Richards, Zachary Wobensmith, & Erica Wright