ORANGE COUNTY THEATER COMPANY presents THE GREEN ROOM Nov 6-22
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Directed by: Hunter Dion
Production Manager: Elizabeth Kennard
Technical Director: Kevin Valantine
Production Assistant: Goldine Breck
Starring:
Rachel Buffett as Anna Kerns
Mike Lopez as Cliff Kerns
Dan Wozniak as John Davis
Megan Frances as Divonne Bruder
In Santa Ana's
ARTISTS' VILLAGE
202 N. Broadway
Santa Ana, CA 92701
Fri & Sat November 6th,7th at 8:00 pm
Sun November 8th at 2:00 pm
Thurs, Fri & Sat November 12th, 13th, 14th at 8:00 pm
Sun November 15th at 2:00 pm
Thurs, Fri & Sat November 19th, 20th, 21st at 8:00 pm
Sun November 22nd at 2:00 pm
THE GREEN ROOM: THE COLLEGE MUSICAL
A new backstage musical illustrating the journey of four best friends in college determined to make it out of the Green Room and onto the Broadway Stage.
Lyrics and music by Chuck Pelletier
Book by C. Stephen Foster and Rod Damer
"GREEN ROOM: The College Musical" Production history
The world premiere was at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse MAY 19-31
Directed by Stephanie Coltrin
Cast:
Jessica Gisin as Divonne Bruder
Stephanie Burkett Gerson as Anna Kearns
Michael J. Willett as Cliff Kearns
Zane Gerson as John Davis
Sacramento Production at California Stages AUGUST 7th - September 5th
Courtney Parks as Divonne Bruder
Jacob Montoya as Cliff Kearns
Jessica Goldman as Anna Kearns
Lafras le Roux as John Davis
Directed by Kevin Caravalho
Musical Direction by Jane Viemeister
Influences
The recording CD is available at www.amazon.com or www.cdbaby.com
The cast on the "workshop" recording are:
Kirsten Gronfield
Karen Volpe
Brandon Burton
Patrick Killoran
Drums: Matt North
Bass: Clint Davidson
Piano/Guitar: Chuck Pelletier
Sounds Like
Rent, Fantastics, Little Shop of Horrors, Ave Q, Wicked, Grease
"A bright, beaming cherub of a fledgling musical, "The Green Room" depicts the backstage aspirations and tribulations of four theater majors at a small Midwestern university. As such, the show is pretty much defined by the exuberance as well as the self-absorption that goes with a stage of life before the onset of adult responsibilities. Think "Merrily We Roll Along" -- without the rolling.
Composer-lyricist Chuck Pelletier's skillfully crafted score is a satisfying range of musical styles despite a suboptimal sound system. A rockin', guitar-heavy "Bachelor's Anthem" is one of several songs following in the footsteps of late "Rent" creator Jonathan Larson, while "The All-You-Wanna-Do-is-Do-Me Blues" lives up to its name with deadpan soulfulness."--LA TIMES
"5 STARS. Critics Pick! The Green Room boasts a uniquely appealing musical score by Chuck Pelletier and a fast-paced, optimistic story about collegiate youth. In the worst of times, what could be more inspirational? "It's All About Me", "Destination Stage Left" "I Wanna Go To Extremes" and "Nothing Can Stop My Boys" are just 4 of the tuneful songs that will stay with you for many years to come. From what other new contemporary musical are you likely to even remember one tune?" --Grigware Talks Theatre
"From the first note of this fresh new musical, you’d better pay attention because the words fly fast and furious, with energy to spare, from the sparkling young cast. If you’ve ever been an actor, wanted to be an actor, or known an actor, you’ll relate to the Broadway-hopeful dreams of these characters in their home away from home -- the green room." --Musicals in LA
"The production of the musical at California Stage is a surprisingly sweet (and sometimes bawdy) tale of ambition and talent. Its sparkling cast – Courtney Parks as Divonne Bruder, Jessica Goldman as Anna Kearns, Jacob Montoya as Cliff Kearns and Lafras le Roux asJohn Davis – is energetic and appealing, and the production – directed by Kevin Caravalho – is polished without being too smooth. Even its multimedia slide-and-film shows – which were not part of the original script – feel organic."--Sacramento Bee
“This little musical will no doubt become a favorite among the musical theater community, if for no reason other than how well it mirrors the experience of so many young actors. The pop-based score has some outrageously funny (and smart) lyrics, notably an anthem to virility (“Nothing Can Stop My Boys”) and an extremely snarky riff on the politics of theater (“Destination Stage Left”). For those of us who spent any time around the theater crowd in college, The Green Room is a trip down memory lane.” --Sacramento News & Review
"In these tight economic times, The Green Room’s small cast and simple set requirements make it a perfect choice for regional and community theaters. All in all, The Green Room is an entirely enjoyable musical bonbon, and an excellent showcase for four very talented young performers you’ll likely be hearing much more from in the future." --StageScene LA
THE GREEN ROOM: THE COLLEGE MUSICAL PRODUCTION RIGHTS NOW AVAILABLE!
“In these tight economic times, The Green Room’s small cast and simple set requirements make it a perfect choice for regional and community theaters.” LA STAGE SCENE
· 1 unit set (no special needs)
· 4 (2M, 2F) college age characters (18-24)
· Modern day, casual costumes
· Negotiable Production Rights
John, Cliff, Anna and Divonne live out their complicated lives in the green room of their college theatre department. Often hilarious, at times heartwarming, this modern musical gives an authentic account of the struggles these four have in finding their place in the world.
Featuring the 2005 Songwriter’s Guild of America award-winning song “It’s All About Me”. The song was also featured in the long-running review show “Barenaked Lads Take Off-Broadway” at the Bailiwick Theater in Chicago.
“The Green Room: The College Musical” was included in the 2nd annual Festival of New American Musicals.
PRESS KIT (including DVD/CD/Script) available upon request.
Contact (323) 465-5677 or greenroomthemusical@gmail.com
WWW.MIZHOLLYWOOD.COM online review by Ilana Youngheim
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