Take a trip through one woman’s life by viewing snapshots of seven important moments, each featuring an influential figure in her history.  From life-altering encounters with her mother and childhood tutor, to her grad school professor and her soul mate, each “snapshot” will entertain and challenge audiences to consider how those closest to us make us who we are.

These seven ten-minute musicals are written by:
Michele Brourman & Sheilah Rae
Adam David Cohen & Patrick Gallagher
Oran Eldor & Marcus Stevens
Brian Feinstein & Amanda Yesnowitz
Timothy Huang
Adam Overett
Katya Stanislavskaya

Directed by Dev Bondarin
Musical Direction by Daniel Feyer
Curated by Cara Reichel & Dev Bondarin

Featuring:
David Andrew Anderson*, Jennifer Blood*, Maria Couch*, Ali Ewoldt*,
Anthony Holds*, Devin Ilaw*, Stacey Scotte*, and Doug Shapiro*

Stage Managed by Naomi Anhorn*

*Member Actors’ Equity Association

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Performances are Mon – Wed, Feb. 15-18 & Sun – Tues, Feb. 21-23 @ 8pm
at the West End Theatre, 263 West 86th St. 2nd floor

WRITER BIOS

Singer/songwriter Michele Brourman, is a Johnny Mercer Songwriter Award winner whose songs have been recorded by Michael Feinstein, Olivia Newton-John, Donny Osmond, Cleo Laine, and more. With lyricist Sheilah Rae, she co-wrote the score for  I Married Wyatt Earp, as well as for two short musicals, both presented in previous League of Professional Theater Women festivals and both Humana award finalists. Michele co-wrote the score for the new musical Dangerous Beauty with Amanda McBroom, and the songs for sixteen animated children’s features for Universal Studios. She created the dance and incidental music for the original Broadway production of Working. Her songs have been featured in movies and television.

Adam David Cohen is a graduate of the Musical Theatre Writing Program at Tisch School of the Arts and a current member of the BMI Workshop. He has composed the scores for Sodom (produced by Horse Trade Theater Group), The Apple and Other Slip-ups (produced at Pendragon Theatre), The Hadleyburg Project (produced at the Metropolitan Playhouse). Adam has worked as a composer for Independent Film Channel, Bravo and American Movie Classics. He is the founder and executive director of Little Village Playhouse, a not for profit theatre group located in Pleasantville, NY.

Oran Eldor NY credits: original music for Map Quest (Prospect Theater at 59E59) and The Pink Campaign on Broadway. He has arranged music for James Taylor  Fisher Hall, Deborah Voight, David Hyde Pierce, Victoria Clark, Rob Fisher, Kelli O’Hara, Paolo Szot, and Lea Michele. Assistant Music Supervisor for Guys and Dolls (Broadway), Assistant Music Director for Steven Sondheim’s Road Show (Public Theater) and Rehearsal Pianist for Grease (Broadway). Other Credits: Conductor of Berklee College of Music Symphony Orchestra for three seasons. Favorite music direction credits include: A Little Night Music, Urinetown, The Fantasticks. Rokem Young Composers’ Award Winner. Graduate of Berklee College of Music with Excellence in Composition.

Brian Feinstein Credits include: Off-Broadway Mimi Le Duck starring Eartha Kitt, and The Top Job. The song “No Looking Back,” performed by the Boston Pops, Brecht’s The Caucasian Chalk Circle, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. By The Numbers and Big Fat Cat for the ASCAP and TRU Workshops; Daphne & Apollo for the Mondo Publishing Company. Currently in development: Tina Girlstar, produced by Olympus Theatricals. Recipient of The Anna Sosenko Trust Award, 4 ASCAP Plus Awards. and a Jonathan Larson Fellowship. Member of the Dramatists Guild, ASCAP, and the New Dramatists Studio. MFA from the NYU Tisch Musical Theatre Writing and BA from the USC School of Cinema. www.BrianFeinsteinMusic.com

Patrick Gallagher is a 2005 graduate of the musical theater acting program at CAP21 at NYU/Tisch, and is currently a member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop. With Adam David Cohen, he has written six full-length musicals including Stranger to the Muse, a reading of which was held at MTC Studios in October.  Though he has not won any awards for writing or acting, he has often given a Tony Award acceptance speech in his imagination, and in second grade he was the MVP of his little league baseball team.

Timothy Huang Composer. Lyricist. Asian dude. Timothy holds an MFA in Musical Theater Writing from NYU/TSOA, as well as a BFA in Drama from the Tisch School/CAP21 Conservatory.  Composer/lyricist of The View From Here (Top 10 Cast Albums 2006, TalkinBroadway.com) And The Earth Moved (2009 CAP21 residency), Lines: A Song Cycle (NYMF 08), Death and Lucky (2008 MacDowell Fellowship), Changing Times (NYU at the York, 2009). Timothy is a member of the BMI Musical Theater Writer’s Lab and a proud fellow of the MacDowell Artist Colony.  Thanks to Dev for the incredible support, Prospect for such a fun opportunity, and Douglas Adams for all the fish.  Big turtle love to Diane.  www.TimothyHuang.net

Adam Overett Composer/lyricist: Call It Courage, a musical based on Armstrong Sperry’s book (April 2010 production, Zach Scott Theatre in Austin, TX); “My Sky,” performed by Stephanie J. Block (upcoming CD No More Revivals); “The First Amendment” (Theatreworks USA’s We The People). BMI Musical Theatre Advanced Workshop (Harrington Award).  As an actor, Broadway and national tour credits include Fabrizio u/s in The Light in the Piazza and Neil Kellerman in Dirty Dancing. BA, Yale University.  www.adamoverett.com

Sheilah Rae Co-book/lyrics, Funny, You Don’t Look Like A Grandmother, pub. by Samuel French. Over 40 productions USA. Co-book/lyrics I Married Wyatt Earp with Michele Brourman with readings and productions in NY, LA, Philly, Hartford, London. Finalist Heideman Award ’05 and ‘06 for Lovelines and What Goes Around with Brourman. The Waiter with Brourman at Cherry Lane New Works in Nov 2009. Past President of the League of Professional Theater Women and Board President of the NY Theatre Barn. AEA, SAG, AFTRA, Local 802, DG, Voting Grammy Member of NARAS. www.SheilahRae.com

Katya Stanislavskaya’s writing credits include Fruitflies (Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Theater Festival), The Dragon (NYU Thesis project), Lightning Man (NYU New Musicals Workshop) and Women on Love: a theatrical song cycle (Second Avenue Songbook Series, Laurie Beechman Theater, Square One Reading Series).  Her original songs have been performed at Joe’s Pub, Barrington Stage, The Duplex, Zipper Factory, Goodspeed Opera House, etc. Katya is an active musical director/pianist, and teaching artist. She holds an MM in Piano Accompanying and an MFA in Musical Theater Writing, and is currently in the first year class at the BMI Musical Theater Workshop.

Marcus Stevens is a member of the BMI Musical Theater Workshop, the Dramatists Guild and is a Richard Rodgers Award Winner for his Musical Red. Other works include Eastburn Avenue, Losing It, and Elliot and the Magic Bed, all produced by the Pittsburgh Playhouse. Marcus is currently adapting Judith Shachner’s book, Yo Vikings! into a children’s musical for the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center in Philadelphia. www.Marcus-Stevens.com.

Amanda Yesnowitz was the first individual lyricist to win Jonathan Larson Award; By The Numbers (music Brian Feinstein, Dramatists Guild Fellowship, ASCAP Showcase, TRU industry reading); The Caucasian Chalk Circle (Hangar Theatre); Building a Wing (Best Musical at Sydney festival); The History of War (music Deborah Abramson, book Chip Zien); While I Wait, featuring “Other People’s Art,” NAMT 2009 Showcase, “Another Day,” debuted by Lea Michele and “Gotta Start Small,” recorded by Stephanie Block; “No Looking Back,” performed by Keith Lockhart/Boston Pops. In 2009, KenKen parody quoted in Time. When she isn’t rhyming, Amanda teaches full time at NYU.

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Admission to this special event is free; reservations are encouraged by emailing rsvp@ProspectTheater.org. The event will begin at 1pm at the West End Theatre., 263 West 86th St., 2nd floor.

Panelists will be announced in early February — please check back for details!

All performances will take place at The West End Theatre, 263 West 86^th Street (entrance on 86^th between Broadway and West End Avenue).  Tickets to all shows are only $15 and can be purchased at the door, by calling 212-352-3101, or by clicking here and selecting the date and performance time you desire. (Please note that service charges will apply for all phone and online orders.)

Prospect Theater Company’s Dark Nights Series is an exhilarating chance to see both established and emerging artists explore new ideas on stage.  Curated and produced by Dev Bondarin, Jeremy Gold Kronenberg, and Cara Reichel, the Dark Nights Series features everything from magic acts to dance, from new plays to cabaret. Dark Nights are developmental, experimental, and just plain mental!  Prospect will offer the following shows as part of their Dark Nights Series this spring at the West End Theatre:

Buddy Holly at the Armory; An evening of short plays
Tuesday February 2^nd at 8:00pm; Wednesday February 3^rd at 8:00pm.
By Zac Kline, Songs by Eric Kubo and Mark T Evans
Directed by Rachel Dart, Musical Direction by Mark T Evans

Jenny’s date hasn’t shown up for the prom.  Charlie can’t get into his apartment. Abbey might be pregnant.  Jared is failing out of school.  Allison isn’t sure if she wants to leave home.  Buddy Holly at the Armory is an evening of exciting short plays about people in compromised situations – who are willing to do whatever it takes in order to get what they want, no matter what the cost to themselves, and the people they love.

hamlet: what dreams may come
Saturday February 6^th at 3:00pm; Sunday February 7^th at 8:00pm;
Monday February 8^th at 8:00pm
Adapted by Adam Mathias, from Hamlet by William Shakespeare
Conceived and Directed by William Addis

or in that sleep of death what dreams may come, When we have shuffled off this mortal coil, Must give us pause…
Created by award winning playwright Adam Mathias (See Rock City and Other Destinations) and William Addis, this thrilling four person adaptation uses Shakespeare’s original text to explore the English language’s most enigmatic anti-hero from a new perspective.

featuring Gwyn Hervochon, Joseph McGranaghan, Sarah Murphy, and Adam Smith

Down The Rabbit Hole:  A One Woman Musical
Tuesday February 9^th at 8:00pm; Wednesday February 10^th at 8:00pm
Written and Performed by Erin Jividen
Directed by Angela Astle

Down The Rabbit Hole, a one woman musical, is a modern day look into the age old question: “Does Happily Ever After Really Exist?”   Written entirely in Def Jam Poetry, spoken word, verse and music, author and performer, Erin Jividen, takes you on a twisted carpet ride.  Ten of your favorite fairy-tale heroines are “coming out” for the first time to tell “The Truth Behind The Fairy Tales.”

Yom Kippur
Saturday February 13th at 3:00pm; Sunday February 14^th at 8:00pm
By Meri Wallace
Four young Americans living in Jerusalem are caught in the outbreak of the Yom Kippur War.
A life and a marriage will end, a new love begins and a terrible decision must be made.

The Ulysses Cycle
Saturday February 27^th at 3:00pm
Written and Arranged by Russ Kaplan
Music performed by Russ Kaplan + 8

Part “Peter and the Wolf” and part “Bitches’ Brew,”  The Ulysses Cycle is a theatrical jazz-rock suite that evokes the story of The Odyssey through its evocative compositions.  Normally performed without vocals, this special concert version will incorporate spoken-word narrative, video projection, and special musical guests.  Not quite a concert, not quite a play, The Ulysses Cycle captures all the adventure and spontaneity of the world’s greatest action story.

1.  Sound Mixer.  Experienced mixer sought.  Duties include mixing body mics, area mics, and 8 piece band.  Must be available for tech Jan 27-29 and all performances (see schedule below).

2.  Video / Spot Operator.  Will run video sequences through QLab system as well as operate a follow spot.  Must be available for tech Jan 27-29 and for all performances.

Stipend for either position is $500.  For more info on the show visit www.ProspectTheater.org.

Please respond ASAP by sending cover email and resume to Cara@ProspectTheater.org

TECH & PERFORMANCE (performances start times are listed, not call times)
Wed    27-Jan     Tech w/Actors    2-11pm
Thurs    28-Jan    Tech w/Actors & Musicians 2-11pm
Fri    29-Jan     Tech w/Actors  &  Final Dress 2-11pm

Sat    30-Jan    2:30 – 5:30pm possible reh, 8pm PREVIEW 1
Sun    31-Jan         7pm PREVIEW 2

Mon    1-Feb    8pm OPENING
Tues    2-Feb            OFF
Wed    3-Feb            OFF
Thurs    4-Feb            HS #4 – 8pm
Fri    5-Feb            HS #5 – 8pm
Sat    6-Feb            HS #6 – 8pm
Sun    7-Feb        HS #7   – 3pm

Mon    8-Feb            OFF
Tues    9-Feb            OFF
Wed    10-Feb    HS Student Matinee    HS #8  – 1pm
Thurs    11-Feb            HS #9 – 8pm
Fri    12-Feb            HS #10 – 8pm
Sat    13-Feb            HS #11 – 8pm
Sun    14-Feb        HS #12 – 3pm

Mon    15-Feb     OFF
Tues    16-Feb    HS Student Matinee    HS #13 – 1pm
Wed    17-Feb    HS Student Matinee    HS #14  – 1pm
Thurs    18-Feb            HS #15 – 8pm
Fri    19-Feb            HS #16 – 8pm
Sat    20-Feb            HS #17 – 8pm
Sun    21-Feb        HS #18    – 3pm

Mon    22-Feb      OFF
Tues    23-Feb      OFF
Wed    24-Feb    HS Student Matinee    HS #19 – 1pm    HS #20 – 8pm
Thurs    25-Feb            HS #21 – 8pm
Fri    26-Feb            HS #22 – 8pm
Sat    27-Feb            HS #23 – 8pm
Sun    28-Feb        HS #24 – 3pm &  Strike

Science and religion collide in this sophisticated and mythic new musical. At the center of the conflict is Ganil, a young woman whose passionate longing for knowledge leads her on a dangerous journey in pursuit of lost and forbidden truths. With an eclectic score featuring lush choral singing, this compelling tale of spiritual awakening illuminates the complex dialogue between faith and reason.

“The power of Foley´s score effectively communicates the exhilaration of intellectual discovery… The melodic urgency, rhythmic variety, harmonic invention and orchestral sophistication of his music compel the attention. Foley acknowledges a range of influences from Sufi music to the rock band U2, yet what he has made of them is something uniquely his own.”
— The Philadelphia Inquirer

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO A SONG FROM THE SHOW…

TICKETS: $25 / $22 for Students with ID
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS or call 212-352-3101. (Service charges apply)

featuring Jane R. Bunting, Jose Candelaria, Robbie Fowler, Ben Gunderson*, Victoria Huston-Elem*, Nadine Malouf, Jesse Manocherian*, Rita Markova*, Joy Lynn Matthews*, Hannah Jane McMurray, Mark Mozingo*, Gordon Stanley*, Lawrence E. Street*

choreography by DARREN LEE
music direction & orchestrations by REMY KURS
stage manager JOSEPH FLETCHER*
asst. stage manager TAYLOR M. MILNE*

scenic and projection design by SARAH PEARLINE
lighting design by JORGE ARROYO
costume design by SIDNEY SHANNON
sound design by ASA WEMBER
props design by EMILY LIPPOLIS

asst. music director JON BALCOURT
additional orchestrations by JON RUSS
asst. director COLIN DEEB
assoc. producer JAKI SILVER

casting director DIANA GLAZER

*Member, Actors’ Equity Association. Equity Approved Showcase.

Evergreen from Jaime Vallés on Vimeo.

music and lyrics by Peter Mills
book by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel
directed by Cara Reichel
choreography by Dax Valdes

Performed by an ensemble of both child and adult actors, this tale of hope will inspire all ages, creating a new holiday tradition!  Every winter, Maya listens to her grandmother’s stories of a world that used to be: filled with snow and trees.  But from her desert homeland it’s hard to believe in these memories.  So, headstrong Maya embarks on a fantastic adventure to find the Earth’s last living evergreens and bring back proof…

“Peter Mills can knit together a scene as neatly as any librettist around, spin out lyrics with a beguiling mix of cleverness and feeling, and (stop the presses!) conjure tunes you can hum on the way out the door!”
– Time Out New York

Recommended for ages 8 and up.  Running time approximately 75 minutes, one act.

TICKETS:  $25 / $22 for Students and YMCA members with ID
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EVERGREEN Photo Montage from Cara Reichel on Vimeo.

EVERGREEN:  A New Holiday Musical
Dec. 19, 2009 – Jan. 3, 2010
presented at the Marjorie S. Deane Little Theater
in the West Side YMCA (5 West 63^rd St.), enter theater on 64th St
music and lyrics by Peter Mills
book by Peter Mills and Cara Reichel
directed by Cara Reichel

Performed by an ensemble of both child and adult actors, this tale of hope will inspire all ages, creating a new holiday tradition!  Every winter, Maya listens to her grandmother’s stories of a world that used to be: filled with snow and trees.  But from her desert homeland it’s hard to believe in these memories.  So, headstrong Maya embarks on a fantastic adventure to find the Earth’s last living evergreens and bring back proof…

“Peter Mills can knit together a scene as neatly as any librettist around, spin out lyrics with a beguiling mix of cleverness and feeling, and (stop the presses!) conjure tunes you can hum on the way out the door!”
– Time Out New York

THE HIDDEN SKY
Jan. 30  – Feb. 28, 2010

Science and religion collide in this sophisticated and mythic new musical. At the center of the conflict is Ganil, a young woman whose passionate longing for knowledge leads her on a dangerous journey in pursuit of lost and forbidden truths.  With an eclectic score featuring lush choral singing, this compelling tale of spiritual awakening illuminates the complex dialogue between faith and reason.

“The power of Foley´s score effectively communicates the exhilaration of intellectual discovery… The melodic urgency, rhythmic variety, harmonic invention and orchestral sophistication of his music compel the attention.  Foley acknowledges a range of influences from Sufi music to the rock band U2, yet what he has made of them is something uniquely his own.”
— The Philadelphia Inquirer

WITH GLEE
July 10 – Aug. 1, 2010

A new, old-fashioned musical comedy about five wayward, eccentric, isolated, awkward, sweet, naive, nerdy teenage boys who are sent away to a boarding school in Maine.  As they revel in the trials of their freshman year—striving for acceptance, friendship, and normalcy—we are reminded that every life must be lived to its fullest, every song sung with glee.

“The story moves and engages.  You can’t help but believe and accept these young people singing through their turbulent adolescent years…  Gregor’s score is a marvel of unadorned simplicity.  Irresistible.”
– Talkin’ Broadway

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