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Once Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany, NY Directed by Maggie Mancinelli-Cahill July 11-August 10th - Tickets can be purchased here. Fall in love with the story of an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant who connect over their shared passion for music on the streets of Dublin. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship quickly evolves into an inspirational musical collaboration. As the music soars to powerful new heights, the unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than an everyday romance. |
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Colette/Cello/Vocals Hundred Days Actor's Playhouse in Miami, Florida Directed by Dave Arisco Dubbed "a luminous musical memoir" and a Critic's Pick by The New York Times, Hundred Days is a heartrending autobiographical piece, written by husband-and-wife team Abigail and Shaun Bengson, about embracing uncertainty, taking a leap, and loving as if you only had a hundred days to live. With their magnetic chemistry and unique style, The Bengsons' music explores the fundamental question of how to make the most of the time you have. |
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World premiere of Mr. Holland's Opus: The New Musical Directed by BD Wong Music by Wayne Barker Music direction by Kevin Stites Choreography Darren Lee Ogunquit Playhouse. From an Oscar-nominated film to a world premiere musical, Tony Award-winner BD Wong and Tony Nominee Wayne Barker bring to the stage Mr Holland’s Opus, a new musical. Glenn Holland, gives up his dreams for teaching high school music to make ends meet. Little does he realize that leaving one’s mark on the world can take many different forms, as his temporary detour leads to a lifetime impacting the lives of hundreds. Adapting Patrick Sheane Duncan’s cherished screenplay, this musical journey is a love letter to the enduring influence music has on humanity and the difference one person can make. |
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Once the Musical Directed by Travis Greisler Bucks County Playhouse From the very first note, Once draws you in and never lets go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music that won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Olivier Award and a Tony Award. On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. Featuring all of the magical songs from the critically acclaimed film, including the Oscar-winning "Falling Slowly," this achingly beautiful, joyously uplifting show strikes an unforgettable chord in audiences and speaks to the power of music to connect us all. A show like that only comes around Once. |
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Lyla Novacek Understudy
August Rush: A New Musical. Directed by John Doyle. Paramount Theatre, Aurora, IL. Evan Taylor, at 11 years old, believes in music like some believe in fairytales. In a cruel twist of fate, he is separated at birth from his mother, an accomplished classical cellist, and his father, the lead singer of a rock band. As Evan relentlessly searches for his parents, he finds that music is everywhere, but can it lead him home? Be the first to see the world premiere of August Rush: The Musical. Internationally acclaimed director John Doyle, who earned a Tony Award for Sweeney Todd and also staged the Broadway revival of The Color Purple starring Jennifer Hudson, will direct this new live stage adaption of the critically acclaimed Warner Brothers film. Mark Mancina, the celebrated composer of the film’s platinum selling soundtrack, continues as composer and co-lyricist for the new stage version of August Rush. Mancina arranged and produced many songs for The Lion King and contributed music to Disney’s hit film Moana. The creative team includes Emmy Award-winning bookwriter and co-lyricist Glen Berger, who co-wrote the book for Broadway’s SPIDER-MAN Turn Off The Dark. Orchestrations and additional music are by Dave Metzger, who orchestrated the films August Rush, Training Day and Tarzan and received a Tony nomination for his work on Disney’s The Lion King. |
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Miss Forsythe and Jenny Death of a Salesman Directed by Joe Hanreddy Ensemble Theatre Company The story revolves around the last days of Willy Loman, a failing salesman, who cannot understand how he failed to win success and happiness. Through a series of tragic soul-searching revelations of the life he has lived with his wife, his sons, and his business associates, we discover how his quest for the “American Dream” kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. A thrilling work of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound classic dramas of the American theatre. |
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Solo Concert / Student Workshops
Joseph City Jr/Sr High School Joseph City, AZ. |
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Three regional productions of Once at the following theatres:
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Solo cellist for the following productions.
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Composer, Cellist, and Actor A Christmas Carol MOD Theatre Company |
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Originated the role of the female Bank Manager 2nd National Tour of Once Directed by John Tiffany. Assoc. Director: Shaun Peknic |
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