Wednesday, June 8, 2011
The Trouble With Words Premieres at The Fringe
It is directed by Patrick Pearson and stars Coeurage Theatre Company members Julianne Donelle, Aimee Karlin, Chris Roque, and Ryan Wagner with guest artists Josh Eddy and Sarah Phillips.
Gregory Nabours’ musical direction credits include shows like The Women of Brewster Place (2010 Ovation Winner), Having It All (2011 Ovation Nominee), [title of show] (LA Premiere-Celebration Theatre), and A New Brain (El Portal Forum). Composer credits include Sequins! - The Show Choir Musical, SteamTowne, and The Trouble With Words. Gregory is the musical director for Ryan Black's 88's Cabaret and Ryan O'Connor Eats His Feelings, and is the proud Resident Composer for Coeurage Theatre Company, where he appeared as Frank ‘N Furter in last year’s hit production of Rocky Horror Show.
Patrick Pearson is an award-winning director whose production of William Finn’s A New Brain was remounted twice over a two year period, the second time at the Festival of New American Musicals (El Portal Forum) where it was performed for the author. His production of Altar Boyz at the Celebration Theatre in West Hollywood was the recipient of two LA Weekly Awards (Best Ensemble and Choreography), and a nomination for Best Musical. Other directing credits include The Diviners (Kennedy Center), Under Milk Wood (Dylan Thomas Boathouse, Laugharne, Wales), and Songs from an Unmade Bed (Celebration Theatre). Patrick also served as assistant director on Duncan Sheik’s new musical Whisper House at the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego.
The Trouble With Words will pay selected dates during the Fringe Festival from June 10 – July 16, 2011. For complete schedule and tickets go to http://www.troublewithwords.com/.
Performances will take place at Actors Circle Theatre, 7313 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046. Tickets are PAY-WHAT-YOU-WANT. Opening Night Gala is $20.00 which includes gourmet food and beverages.
The Trouble With Words is part of the Fourth Annual Festival of New American Musicals.
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