(Parenthetically Speaking Productions)
and The Savannah College of Art and Design
Present
Written by and Starring James Junio
Directed by Melanie T. Morgan
Musical Staging by Cheryl Swift
Musical Director/ "Maestra" - Jenny Washburn
Vocal Coach - Gretchen Mundinger
Premiering at
The 2005 New York International Fringe Festival - Fringe NYC
A production of The Present Company
All shows at The Flea Theater
41 White Street (3 blocks south of Canal St., b/t Broadway and Church St.)
SUBWAY: A, C, E, 6, N, R, Q, W to Canal; 1 or 9 to Franklin St
Sunday, August 14th @ 5:45pm
Tuesday, August 16th @ 3:30pm
Thursday, August 18th @ 7:45pm
Friday, August 19th @ 5:45pm
Saturday, August 20th @ 2:15pm
Sunday, August 21st @ 8:00pm
All tickets: $15. For tickets visit www.fringenyc.org or call:
In New York: (212) 279-4488 or Outside of New York: 1-888-FringeNYC
*Tickets go on sale at midnight on July 30th beginning on the phone and web*
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"Are you tired of the Rat Race? Does every day feel just like the one before? Are you sick of the daily grind?"... Well, we're here to help.
Parenthetically Speaking Productions (PSP) (in addition to The Savannah College of Art and Design) is proud to present Arias For The Mundane, a one man mini-opera a la "Office Space" meets La Boheme. The show follows Jon, who unknowingly lives in a humdrum nine-to-five lifestyle. Jon's life is regulated by his coffee maker, which becomes his morning rooster and his nightly prayer. The arias (sung in Italian of course) dramatize how meaningless his existence is until one day a random glimmer of a different life shows its head. We all have the freewill to pursue our own dreams, but will Jon realize his opportunity when it's sitting right in his mailbox?
Arias For The Mundane is written by and features James Junio, an inspiring New York actor and visual artist. This show was originally conceived at and made its world debut at the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2003. Returning from the original production are Melanie T. Morgan (director), Chris Stanley (sound design), Merideth Leigh Beckert (costume design) and Maddalena Cerri (lyric translations). Producer David Lung heads this production.
Nytheatre blurb
PLAYBILL.COM PHOTO OP
JAMES JUNIO (Actor/Book) - made his New York debut at the 2004 New York Fringe Festival in The Spickner Spin . A recent graduate from the Savannah College
of Art and Design, he is also a Visual Artist and a Freelance Illustrator. James is excited for the chance to revive Arias from its world premiere in
2003. Some of his other favorite roles include Beelzebub in Fallen Angel: the Musical, Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat , Berger
in Hair, and twelve memorable characters from Reefer Madness: the Musical performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland. James would like to
thank the Man Upstairs for his opportunities and talents and Family and Friends for their prayers and support.
MELANIE T. MORGAN (Director) - other directing credits include: Dancing in the Mirrror, Breaktime, and A Couple of White Chicks Sitting Around Talkin'. You may be fooled by these sneaky directing credits but what Melanie really wants to do is Stage Manage! Professional Stage Management credits include -- Broadway: The Light in the Piazza, Little Women: The Musical, Jumpers. Off-Broadway: She Stoops To Conquer (Irish Rep), Last Easter (MCC), Berkshire Village Idiot. Other New York: The Spickner Spin (FringeNYC 2004) The Wedding Plays (HB Playwrights Foundation). Regional: The Chekhov Cycle, Mother of Invention, God of Vengeance, Moving Picture, Bad Dates (Williamstown) Sunday in the Park with George. Melanie has also taken shows to the Kennedy Center, and The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. She is the resident Production Stage Manager for Parenthetically Speaking Productions and is pleased to be working with James and Cheryl on this fabulous production. Melanie sends all her love and thanks to her family for all their support! Mad Props to God!!
CHERYL SWIFT* (Musical Staging) - Cheryl has more than 50 musicals and revues to her credit. Last summer The Spickner Spin won the Audience Favorite Award here at the NY International Fringe Festival. She is happy to be reunited with Mel and James for this production. She was the dance/fight captain and swing for Disney's Beauty and the Beast on Broadway. She portrayed Grizabella in the German production of CATS. She has created digital animation choreography for the Cabbage Patch Kids Movie and worked with Twyla Tharp in her premiere choreography workshop. This summer she will be represented by Kiss me Kate at the Sharon Playhouse and Come Back Amelia Bedelia! with Story Salad Productions and is slated to direct Bye Bye Birdie for Inside Broadway later this year. Cheryl is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. Resumes are available here: Choreography Resume or Performance Resume.
*Denotes Membership in SSDC
JENNY WASHBURN (Musical Director/"Maestra") - Jennifer Washburn is originally from Miami, FL and is a graduate of the University of Miami. She has appeared in numerous showcases and productions in Florida, and her favorite credits include Young Cossette (Les Miserables), Maria (West Side Story), and Kala (Walt Disney World). Jennifer has directed and choreographed numerous productions and showcases in Miami, including Evita, The Music Man, Jesus Christ Super Star, and Snapshots of Broadway. She is also an accomplished pianist and organist. Jennifer is thrilled to join the Arias team, and would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.
The Savannah College of Art and Design exists to prepare talented students for careers in the visual and performing arts, design, the building arts, and the history of art and architecture. The college emphasizes learning through individual attention in a positively oriented environment. Visit www.scad.edu.
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(About PSP) (Meaningless Sex)
(Music) (The Spickner Spin) (Support PSP)
Contact us at: psproductionsgroup@yahoo.com
Copyright 2005
"Are you tired of the Rat Race? Does every day feel just like the one before? Are you sick of the daily grind?"... Well, we're here to help.
Parenthetically Speaking Productions (PSP) (in addition to The Savannah College of Art and Design) is proud to present Arias For The Mundane, a one man mini-opera a la "Office Space" meets La Boheme. The show follows Jon, who unknowingly lives in a humdrum nine-to-five lifestyle. Jon's life is regulated by his coffee maker, which becomes his morning rooster and his nightly prayer. The arias (sung in Italian of course) dramatize how meaningless his existence is until one day a random glimmer of a different life shows its head. We all have the freewill to pursue our own dreams, but will Jon realize his opportunity when it's sitting right in his mailbox?
Arias For The Mundane is written by and features James Junio, an inspiring New York actor and visual artist. This show was originally conceived at and made its world debut at the Savannah College of Art and Design in 2003. Returning from the original production are Melanie T. Morgan (director), Chris Stanley (sound design), Merideth Leigh Beckert (costume design) and Maddalena Cerri (lyric translations). Producer David Lung heads this production.
Nytheatre blurb
PLAYBILL.COM PHOTO OP
JAMES JUNIO (Actor/Book) - made his New York debut at the 2004 New York Fringe Festival in The Spickner Spin . A recent graduate from the Savannah College
of Art and Design, he is also a Visual Artist and a Freelance Illustrator. James is excited for the chance to revive Arias from its world premiere in
2003. Some of his other favorite roles include Beelzebub in Fallen Angel: the Musical, Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat , Berger
in Hair, and twelve memorable characters from Reefer Madness: the Musical performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland. James would like to
thank the Man Upstairs for his opportunities and talents and Family and Friends for their prayers and support.
MELANIE T. MORGAN (Director) - other directing credits include: Dancing in the Mirrror, Breaktime, and A Couple of White Chicks Sitting Around Talkin'. You may be fooled by these sneaky directing credits but what Melanie really wants to do is Stage Manage! Professional Stage Management credits include -- Broadway: The Light in the Piazza, Little Women: The Musical, Jumpers. Off-Broadway: She Stoops To Conquer (Irish Rep), Last Easter (MCC), Berkshire Village Idiot. Other New York: The Spickner Spin (FringeNYC 2004) The Wedding Plays (HB Playwrights Foundation). Regional: The Chekhov Cycle, Mother of Invention, God of Vengeance, Moving Picture, Bad Dates (Williamstown) Sunday in the Park with George. Melanie has also taken shows to the Kennedy Center, and The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. She is the resident Production Stage Manager for Parenthetically Speaking Productions and is pleased to be working with James and Cheryl on this fabulous production. Melanie sends all her love and thanks to her family for all their support! Mad Props to God!!
CHERYL SWIFT* (Musical Staging) - Cheryl has more than 50 musicals and revues to her credit. Last summer The Spickner Spin won the Audience Favorite Award here at the NY International Fringe Festival. She is happy to be reunited with Mel and James for this production. She was the dance/fight captain and swing for Disney's Beauty and the Beast on Broadway. She portrayed Grizabella in the German production of CATS. She has created digital animation choreography for the Cabbage Patch Kids Movie and worked with Twyla Tharp in her premiere choreography workshop. This summer she will be represented by Kiss me Kate at the Sharon Playhouse and Come Back Amelia Bedelia! with Story Salad Productions and is slated to direct Bye Bye Birdie for Inside Broadway later this year. Cheryl is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. Resumes are available here: Choreography Resume or Performance Resume.
*Denotes Membership in SSDC
JENNY WASHBURN (Musical Director/"Maestra") - Jennifer Washburn is originally from Miami, FL and is a graduate of the University of Miami. She has appeared in numerous showcases and productions in Florida, and her favorite credits include Young Cossette (Les Miserables), Maria (West Side Story), and Kala (Walt Disney World). Jennifer has directed and choreographed numerous productions and showcases in Miami, including Evita, The Music Man, Jesus Christ Super Star, and Snapshots of Broadway. She is also an accomplished pianist and organist. Jennifer is thrilled to join the Arias team, and would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.
The Savannah College of Art and Design exists to prepare talented students for careers in the visual and performing arts, design, the building arts, and the history of art and architecture. The college emphasizes learning through individual attention in a positively oriented environment. Visit www.scad.edu.
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(About PSP) (Meaningless Sex)
(Music) (The Spickner Spin) (Support PSP)
JAMES JUNIO (Actor/Book) - made his New York debut at the 2004 New York Fringe Festival in The Spickner Spin . A recent graduate from the Savannah College
of Art and Design, he is also a Visual Artist and a Freelance Illustrator. James is excited for the chance to revive Arias from its world premiere in
2003. Some of his other favorite roles include Beelzebub in Fallen Angel: the Musical, Joseph in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat , Berger
in Hair, and twelve memorable characters from Reefer Madness: the Musical performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland. James would like to
thank the Man Upstairs for his opportunities and talents and Family and Friends for their prayers and support.
MELANIE T. MORGAN (Director) - other directing credits include: Dancing in the Mirrror, Breaktime, and A Couple of White Chicks Sitting Around Talkin'. You may be fooled by these sneaky directing credits but what Melanie really wants to do is Stage Manage! Professional Stage Management credits include -- Broadway: The Light in the Piazza, Little Women: The Musical, Jumpers. Off-Broadway: She Stoops To Conquer (Irish Rep), Last Easter (MCC), Berkshire Village Idiot. Other New York: The Spickner Spin (FringeNYC 2004) The Wedding Plays (HB Playwrights Foundation). Regional: The Chekhov Cycle, Mother of Invention, God of Vengeance, Moving Picture, Bad Dates (Williamstown) Sunday in the Park with George. Melanie has also taken shows to the Kennedy Center, and The Edinburgh Festival Fringe. She is the resident Production Stage Manager for Parenthetically Speaking Productions and is pleased to be working with James and Cheryl on this fabulous production. Melanie sends all her love and thanks to her family for all their support! Mad Props to God!!
CHERYL SWIFT* (Musical Staging) - Cheryl has more than 50 musicals and revues to her credit. Last summer The Spickner Spin won the Audience Favorite Award here at the NY International Fringe Festival. She is happy to be reunited with Mel and James for this production. She was the dance/fight captain and swing for Disney's Beauty and the Beast on Broadway. She portrayed Grizabella in the German production of CATS. She has created digital animation choreography for the Cabbage Patch Kids Movie and worked with Twyla Tharp in her premiere choreography workshop. This summer she will be represented by Kiss me Kate at the Sharon Playhouse and Come Back Amelia Bedelia! with Story Salad Productions and is slated to direct Bye Bye Birdie for Inside Broadway later this year. Cheryl is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers. Resumes are available here: Choreography Resume or Performance Resume.
*Denotes Membership in SSDC
JENNY WASHBURN (Musical Director/"Maestra") - Jennifer Washburn is originally from Miami, FL and is a graduate of the University of Miami. She has appeared in numerous showcases and productions in Florida, and her favorite credits include Young Cossette (Les Miserables), Maria (West Side Story), and Kala (Walt Disney World). Jennifer has directed and choreographed numerous productions and showcases in Miami, including Evita, The Music Man, Jesus Christ Super Star, and Snapshots of Broadway. She is also an accomplished pianist and organist. Jennifer is thrilled to join the Arias team, and would like to thank her family and friends for their love and support.
The Savannah College of Art and Design exists to prepare talented students for careers in the visual and performing arts, design, the building arts, and the history of art and architecture. The college emphasizes learning through individual attention in a positively oriented environment. Visit www.scad.edu.