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Jill Van Velzer

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IT'S TONIGHT! Tony Award Winner/Broadway Star/MTG IT'S TONIGHT! Tony Award Winner/Broadway Star/MTG Alumna STEPHANIE J. BLOCK comes home to MTG for a special online conversation Saturday June 26, 2021 at 6 pm PDT hosted by MTG member/Broadway Star Jason Graae with MTG member/National Tour Star Jennifer Shelton. Topics include Stephanie's performances, shows and roles both with MTG and on Broadway, peppered with performances of songs from those shows performed by current MTG members. The show is FREE on YouTube but as this is a fundraiser for MTG's Youth and Student Outreach programs, donations are gratefully accepted. We hope to see you there! #stephaniejblock #wicked #falsettos #thechershow #broadway YouTube link: https://youtu.be/uyr0TS3STO0
Tomorrow, Tony Award Winner/Broadway Star/MTG Alum Tomorrow, Tony Award Winner/Broadway Star/MTG Alumna STEPHANIE J. BLOCK comes home to MTG for a special online conversation Saturday June 26, 2021 at 6 pm PDT hosted by MTG member/Broadway Star Jason Graae with MTG member/National Tour Star Jennifer Shelton. Topics include Stephanie's performances, shows and roles both with MTG and on Broadway, peppered with performances of songs from those shows performed by current MTG members. The show is FREE on YouTube but as this is a fundraiser for MTG's Youth and Student Outreach programs, donations are gratefully accepted. We hope to see you there! #stephaniejblock #wicked #falsettos #thechershow #broadway YouTube link: https://youtu.be/uyr0TS3STO0
In 2 days, Tony Award Winner/Broadway Star/MTG Alu In 2 days, Tony Award Winner/Broadway Star/MTG Alumna STEPHANIE J. BLOCK comes home to MTG for a special online conversation Saturday June 26, 2021 at 6 pm PDT hosted by MTG member/Broadway Star Jason Graae with MTG member/National Tour Star Jennifer Shelton. Topics include Stephanie's performances, shows and roles both with MTG and on Broadway, peppered with performances of songs from those shows performed by current MTG members. The show is FREE on YouTube but as this is a fundraiser for MTG's Youth and Student Outreach programs, donations are gratefully accepted. We hope to see you there! #stephaniejblock #wicked #falsettos #thechershow #broadway YouTube link: https://youtu.be/uyr0TS3STO0
In 3 days, Tony Award Winner/Broadway Star/MTG Alu In 3 days, Tony Award Winner/Broadway Star/MTG Alumna STEPHANIE J. BLOCK comes home to MTG for a special online conversation Saturday June 26, 2021 at 6 pm PDT hosted by MTG member/Broadway Star Jason Graae with MTG member/National Tour Star Jennifer Shelton. Topics include Stephanie's performances, shows and roles both with MTG and on Broadway, peppered with performances of songs from those shows performed by current MTG members. The show is FREE on YouTube but as this is a fundraiser for MTG's Youth and Student Outreach programs, donations are gratefully accepted. We hope to see you there! #stephaniejblock #wicked #falsettos #thechershow #broadway YouTube link: https://youtu.be/uyr0TS3STO0 or go to clickable linktree link on our homepage
SAVE THE DATE! Tony Award Winner/Broadway Star/MTG SAVE THE DATE! Tony Award Winner/Broadway Star/MTG Alumnus STEPHANIE J. BLOCK comes home to MTG for a special online conversation Saturday June 26, 2021 at 6 pm PDT hosted by MTG member/Broadway Star Jason Graae with MTG member/National Tour Star Jennifer Shelton. Topics include Stephanie's performances, shows and roles both with MTG and on Broadway, peppered with performances of songs from those shows performed by current MTG members. The show is FREE on YouTube but as this is a fundraiser for MTG's Youth and Student Outreach programs, donations are gratefully accepted. We hope to see you there! #stephaniejblock #wicked #falsettos #thechershow #broadway YouTube link: https://youtu.be/uyr0TS3STO0 or go to the linktree link on our homepage for a clickable link
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National Tour Star Ashley Fox Linton on BONNIE AND National Tour Star Ashley Fox Linton on BONNIE AND CLYDE, from our 2015-16 season: "BONNIE & CLYDE has such a terrific score and didn’t have a long enough run on Broadway to be a appreciated by a larger audience, which made it ideal for MTG. Playing Bonnie was a challenge to rehearse in only 25 hours! So many action-packed scenes!! Luckily, those tunes sink in fast and it’s always a treat to play opposite my dear friend, Will Collyer. We both reveled in playing rebels. Calvin Remsberg is a wizard at making the scripts disappear with his direction and the cast was just stellar. My favorite thing about performing with MTG is that you know you’re working with the very best folks in the industry and there’s an inherent camaraderie that comes with creating something together so quickly. I’m so grateful for MTG!" CAST Bonnie Parker - Ashley Fox Linton Blanche Barrow - Alyssa M. Simmons Cumie Barrow/Governor Ferguson/Ensemble - Barbara Carlton Heart Emma Parker/Ensemble - Christopher Callan Stella/Ensemble - Julie Garnye Eleanor/Ensemble - Jennifer Gordon Trish/Ensemble - Carly Nykanen Clyde Barrow - Will Collyer Marvin "Buck" Barrow - Brandon Michael Perkins Sheriff Schmid - Kevin Symons Ted Hinton - Dennis Kyle Preacher/John/Judge/ Bank Teller/ Ensemble - David Atkinson Henry Barrow/Ensemble - Josey Montana McCoy Deputy Johnson/ Cop/Shopkeeper/Penitentiary Guard/Ensemble - Tyler Ledon Young Bonnie - Jaidyn Young Young Clyde - Grant Palmer PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Calvin Remsberg Musical Director - Thomas Griep Production Coordinator - Jeffrey Scott Parsons Production Stage Manager - Art Brickman Assistant Stage Managers - Mara Aguilar & Marissa Kristy Costume Designer - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/AJS Costumes For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit http://www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
Jeffrey Scott Parsons on GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES, Jeffrey Scott Parsons on GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES, from our 2014-15 season: "I remember walking offstage after GENTLEMEN PREFER BLONDES and thinking, "This is what MTG does best." Do we know the title? Yes. Have we seen the movie? Sure. Do we actually know the stage musical as well as we think? Absolutely not! And it isn't until you're in the theatre with a cast of pros that truly love the art form that you even realize what you were missing. Damon Kirsche singing about vegetables, Kim Huber belting about Calvin Coolidge, me and Mike Starr in wrestling singlets... okay maybe nobody needed that last one, but still, what a great night celebrating the joy and history of musical theatre." CAST Lorelei Lee - Melissa Fahn Dorothy Shaw - Kim Huber Gus Esmond, Jr. - Kevin McMahon Henry Spofford - Will Collyer Mrs. Ella Spofford - Marsha Kramer Lady Phyllis Beekman - Carol Kline Sir Francis Beekman - Paul Keith Josephus Gage - Damon Kirsche Gloria Stark - Jane Papageorge Robert Lemanteur - Doug Carfrae Louis Lemanteur - Jeffrey Scott Parsons Gus Esmond, Sr. - Chuck Bergman Coles and Atkins - Jeffrey Scott Parsons & Mark C. Reis Ensemble - Chuck Bergman, Jennifer Brasuell, Ashley Fox Linton, William Martinez, Jane Papageorge, Mike Starr PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Larry Raben Musical Director - Corey B. Hirsch Choreographer - Lee Martino Production Coordinators - Zachary Ford & Mark C. Reis Production Manager - Art Brickman Production Stage Manager - Tara Sitser Assistant Stage Managers - Mara Aguilar & Cara Failer Lighting Designer - Sean McGarry Costume Designer - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/AJS Costumes For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit http://www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
SAVE THE DATE! - June 26, 2021 @ 6pm Our next onl SAVE THE DATE! - June 26, 2021 @ 6pm Our next online concert! Details coming soon! Subscribe to our You Tube channel to view! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU6c4H1K8rmjaCyLC6HbRyQ
Broadway Star Mark C. Reis on THE GOLDEN APPLE, fr Broadway Star Mark C. Reis on THE GOLDEN APPLE, from our 2014-15 season "For me, many MTG productions feel like they took place a BILLION years ago!  Because a MTG production runs its course from rehearsal to closing in 25 hours, sometimes it is hard for me to even remember which productions I've been a part of!  And then someone reminds me of a show, says something, finds a photo, and I'm like, "Oh my gosh, I was in that show?"  I remember THE GOLDEN APPLE, though.  What I appreciated most about that experience was being able to work so closely and nicely with the director Michael Van Duzer.  He had approached me about playing the part of “Paris,” a dancing role (which is where I always feel most comfortable and at home.)  He trusted me and gave me a lot of freedom to come up on my own what I thought felt right and would be effective in the short amount of time we had.  It was an absolute pleasure working with Michael in this way and to try to help bring his ideas and vision to life.  Plus, I had a blast meeting and working with Kelly Lester and Jennifer Bennett!  Fun, lovely ladies!!" CAST Ulysses - Zachary Ford Penelope - Teri Bibb Helen - Melissa Fahn Lovey Mars/Siren - Jennifer Bennett Mrs. Juniper/Madame Calypso - Sasha Weiss Miss Minerva Oliver/Scientist - Kelly Lester Mother Hare/Circe - Carol Kline Menelaus/Scylla - Perry Lambert Paris - Mark C. Reis Hector/Charybdis - Roy Leake, Jr. Mayor Juniper - Chuck Bergman Diomede - Matt Kriger Patroclus - Tim Woods Doc MacCahan - David Zack Nestor - Bryan Vickery Ajax - Adam Trent Achilles - William Martinez Ensemble - Dayna-Alice Austin, Abby Bolin, Rory Dunn, Mitchell McCollum, Kendra Munger, Lamont Alexander Pierce, Dana Shaw, Paul Wong For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
Kevin Symons on TRIUMPH OF LOVE, from our 2014-15 Kevin Symons on TRIUMPH OF LOVE, from our 2014-15 season: "What a fantastic experience I had being a part of TRIUMPH OF LOVE!  It is a musical based on a hilarious 1732 French commedia dell’arte play and, thanks to A. Jeffrey Schoenberg, the costumes were gorgeous!  The brilliant Kristen Chandler directed and the incredible Brent Crayon was Musical Director.  I mean, playing Hermocrates, I got to be in love with Shannon Warne, sing a funny/touching duet with my “sister” Eileen Barnett, share the stage with friends Misty Cotton, Stan Chandler, Scott Harlan and Jeffrey Scott Parsons (all MTG members) AND wear an outrageous wig and waaaay too much makeup!!  What’s not to love?!  Thanks, MTG!!" CAST Princess Leonide - Shannon Warne Agis - Jeffrey Scott Parsons Hermocrates - Kevin Symons Hesione - Eileen Barnett Harlequin - Scott Harlan Corine - Misty Cotton Dimas - Stan Chandler PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Kirsten Chandler Musical Director - Brent Crayon Production Coordinators - Will Collyer & Todd Nielsen Production Manager - Art Brickman Production Stage Manager - Todd Nielsen Lighting Designer - Sean McGarry Assistant Stage Managers - Kirsten D'Agostaro Shook Costume Designer - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/AJS Costumes For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit http://www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
Broadway Star John Sloman in SWEET SMELL OF SUCCES Broadway Star John Sloman in SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, from our 2014-15 season: "I was supremely fortunate enough to study with Craig Carnelia, the brilliant lyricist of SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS, back in New York.  He changed my life, both as a singing actor and an educator, with his heady, human and masterful insights into the world of the Musical Theatre.  What a thrill and an honor it was to be able to bring Craig's creation to life in the MTG production of the show. " CAST J.J. Hunsecker - John Sloman Sidney Falcone - Zachary Ford Rita O'Rourke - Melissa Fahn Dallas Cochran - Will Collyer Susan Hunsecker - Ashley Fox Linton Madge/Ensemble - Carol Kline Ingenue/Dead Blonde/Ensemble - Cassandra Murphy Otis/Press Agent/Tony/Ensemble - David Zack Kello/Emcee/Bobo/Ensemble - Chuck Bergman Press Agent/Club Zanzibar Singer/Announcer/Floor Manager/Stage Manager/Ensemble - Jeffrey Scott Parsons Press Agent/Bartender/Ensemble - Taylor Simmons Congressman/Billy Van Cleve/Senator/Ensemble - Chris Daniel PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Calvin Remsberg Musical Director - Brian P Kennedy Choreographer - John Todd Production Coordinator - Jeffrey Scott Parsons Production Stage Manager - Art Brickman Lighting Designer - Sean McGarry Assistant Stage Managers - Anne Mureau & Jessica Standifer Costume Designer - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/AJS Costumes For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit http://www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
Broadway Star Stan Chandler on CITY OF ANGELS, fro Broadway Star Stan Chandler on CITY OF ANGELS, from our 2013-14 season: "Playing “Stine” in CITY OF ANGELS was a dream come true. Prior to this, I’d almost always been hired as a tenor, but when Joel Bishoff cast me, I was able to flex a little baritone! The score is really jazzy and cool, and I think the rest of the cast would agree with me that it was a joy to sing. The show isn’t produced very often, as there isn’t an easily rent-able set and it’s a very stylized piece. The cool thing about Musical Theatre Guild is, without a set or big production values, you still walk away from a performance understanding the heart and soul of a show. I think this was made vividly clear with CITY OF ANGELS." CAST Bobby/Gabby - Melissa Lyons Caldretti Jimmy Powers - Christopher Carothers Stine - Stan Chandler Oolie/Donna - Melissa Fahn Peter Kingsley/First Orderly/Mahoney/Nephew/Clapper - Zachary Ford Sonny/Studio Cop/Dr. Mandril - David Holmes Luther Kingsley/Werner Kriegler/Second Orderly/Commissioner Gaines - Paul Keith Big Six/Studio Cop - Roy Leake, Jr. Mallory Kingsley/Avril Raines - Ashley Fox Linton Alaura Kingsley/Carla Haywood - Tracy Lore Lieutenant Munoz/Pancho Vargas - Glenn Shiroma Buddy Fidler/Irwin S. Irving - John Sloman Stone - Kevin Symons Del Dacosta - Brad Ellis Angel City Four - Meloney Collins, Laura Dickinson, Jordan Lamoureux, Fletcher Sheridan PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Joel Bishoff Musical Director - Brad Ellis Production Coordinators - Damon Kirsche Production Stage Manager - Art Brickman Lighting Designer - Sean McGarry Assistant Stage Managers - Lisa Kakassy & Alexis Resnick Costume Designer - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/AJS Costumes For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
National Tour Star Pamela Hamill on RUTHLESS!, fro National Tour Star Pamela Hamill on RUTHLESS!, from our 2013-14 season: "RUTHLESS was part of our 2013-2014 season, our first at the Moss Theater in Santa Monica.  It's based on the play and movie “The Bad Seed.”  I think it was the first time I worked with Todd Nielsen (Sylvia St. Croix) where he was not the director or choreographer!  He was fabulous in drag and very funny.  Also it was the first time I had worked with Lindsey Alley (Miss Thorne/Miss Block) since the first-ever workshop of the musical PAPER MOON back around 1990 where she played 'Addie Pray' and was maybe 10-12 years old!  That's one of the things I love about doing MTG shows, working with old friends and making new ones.  I still use my character's (Lita Encore) big number, "I Hate Musicals", for auditions and it always gets a laugh.  A little-known fact, it was the first time, at least for me, that our first complete run-thru without stopping was also our one and only performance!" CAST Sylvia St. Croix - Todd Nielsen Judy Denmark/Ginger Del Marco - Eileen Bowman Tina Denmark - Brennley Brown Miss Thorn/Miss Block - Lindsey Alley Louise/Eve - Shauna Markey Lita Encore - Pamela Hamill PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Rick Sparks Musical Director - Gregory Nabours Choreographer - Joseph Corella Production Coordinator - Jill Marie Burke Production Stage Manager - John W. Calder, III Lighting Designer - Sean McGarry Assistant to the Director - Jeffrey Christopher Todd Assistant Stage Managers - Stacey Cortez & Kirsten Shook Costume Designer - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/AJS Costumes For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit http://www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater #lamembershipcompany #losangelesmusical #losangelesmusicaltheatre ​#theatrelife #broadway #broadwayshow #singing
TBT - Broadway Star Doug Carfrae on DEATH TAKES A TBT - Broadway Star Doug Carfrae on DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY , from our 2013-2014 season: "I had never seen or even heard much about DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY. It had not been a success on Off-Broadway because the book was a little “quirky”, but it had a nice score. It was the perfect show for Musical Theatre Guild. MTG takes little known shows and “flops” and gives them a beautifully sung reading. With Calvin Remsberg as director, Jim May as musical director and Peggy Hickey as choreographer, I knew DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY would get as good a rendition/reading as possible. We put the show together in our allotted 25 hours and I was really proud of the way it turned out. The cast sang the music beautifully and the staging and choreography gave the audience a chance to see/hear what DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY was all about. For me, I got a chance to work on a show that I might never have had an opportunity to do. It was also a special treat for me to work opposite Helen Geller." CAST Duchess Stephanie Lamberti - Teri Bibb Sophia - Melissa Lyons Caldretti Death/Prince Nikolai Sirki - Dan Callaway Baron Dario Albione - Doug Carfrae Corrado Montelli - Will Collyer Alice Lamberti - Misty Cotton Daisy Fenton - Melissa Fahn Contessa Evangelina Di San Danielli - Helen Geller Cora - Pamela Hamill Grazia Lamberti - Ashley Fox Linton Major Eric Fenton - Erik McEwen Fidele - Todd Nielsen Duke Vittorio Lamberti - Kevin Symons Lorenzo - Sam Zeller PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Calvin Remsberg Musical Director - James May Choreographer - Peggy Hickey Production Coordinators - Heather Hoppus-Werner & Kim Huber Production Stage Manager - Art Brickman Costume Designer - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/AJS Costumes Assistant Stage Managers - Stephanie Please & Jessica Standifer Lighting Designer - Sean McGarry Costume Assistant - Angela Fong For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater
TBT - Lowe Taylor Cunningham on WONDERFUL TOWN, fr TBT - Lowe Taylor Cunningham on WONDERFUL TOWN, from our 2013-14 season: "Receiving the opportunity to play “Ruth” in WONDERFUL TOWN for Lewis Wilkenfeld and MTG was one of the highlights of my acting career.  First, the score is so delicious and really allows Ruth to show off her contralto chops! Secondly, the cast across the board assembled by MTG for this gem of a show was top notch and each and every one a dream to work with.  One fun memory for me from this show - I can't choose just one and I could likely choose 10! - is playing the dinner party scene.  Kristi Holden, Jeffrey Scott Parsons and Will Collyer and scene partners that dreams are made of!  And Lewis' direction really allowed us to play, shine and be our silliest selves.  It was too much fun every night!   Oh, and my other favorite memory occurred post show when Broadway legend Roger Bart congratulated me and said, "That's the lowest note I've ever heard a woman sing! Are you a bass??" It really gave me a nice giggle!" CAST Ruth Sherwood - Lowe Taylor Eileen Sherwood - Kristi Holden Robert Baker - Damon Kirsche Wreck - Matt Merchant Helen/Ensemble - Ashley Fox Linton Chick Clark - Will Collyer Appopolous - Roy Leake, Jr. Frank Lippencott - Jeffrey Scott Parsons Speedy Valenti - Ron Christopher Jones Mrs. Wade/Ensemble - Pamela Hamill Violet/Ensemble - Jennifer Malenke Tour Guide/Ensemble - David Zack Officer Lonigan/Ensemble - David Holmes Ensemble - Eydie Alyson, Jules Chavarria, Justin Jones, Mark C. Reis, Daniel Switzer, Tory Trowbridge, Justin Michael Wilcox PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Lewis Wilkenfeld Musical Director - Dean Mora Choreographer - Lee Martino Production Coordinator - Erik McEwen Production Stage Manager - Allie Roy Production Manager - Art Brickman Costume Designer - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/AJS Costumes Assistant Stage Managers - Stacey Cortez & Kirsten Shook Lighting Designer - Sean McGarry Costume Assistant - Angela Fong For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit http://www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals
While Musical Theatre Guild is not a member of the While Musical Theatre Guild is not a member of the LA Stage Alliance, we stand in solidarity with the East West Players as well as the Center Theatre Group, the Geffen Playhouse, The Celebration Theatre, Playwrights Arena, A Noise Within and many others in the LA theatre community calling for the LA Stage Alliance “to demonstrate their commitment to recognizing and providing visibility for all of us in the LA theater community.” shorturl.at/iqsD6
TBT - Broadway Star Misty Cotton on GIRL CRAZY , f TBT - Broadway Star Misty Cotton on GIRL CRAZY , from our 2012-2013 season: "When asked about memories of MTG shows it always seems as if there are very specific moments, often just one, that are seared into the depths of your mind. The shows are put up and are over in such a short amount of time it just speeds by.  One of those special moments was when I got to sing the song "I Got Rhythm" which was originally sung by Ethel Merman in this Broadway show and undoubtably put her on the road to stardom. When I got to sing that extended note that is so famously linked to her it was an electric moment for me. I purposefully threw a little Merman style along with my own as a tip of the hat to her. The audience's energy and big response was so amazing. And while I would like to think they appreciated me a little, I know the applause was infused with her spirit and the legendary historical moment in time attributed to this song and her performance. It's a gift to be able to stand on the shoulders of theatrical giants. I'll never forget it. " CAST The Foursome - Chuck Bergman, Jeremy Bernard, William Martinez, Erik McEwen Danny Churchill - Roger Befeler Molly Gray - Jennifer Malenke Pete - Jeffrey Polk Lank Shannon - Stan Chandler Gieber Goldfarb - Nick Santa Maria Tess Parker - Stephanie Renee Wall Flora James - Maura M. Knowles Fauna Jones - Ashley Fox Linton Patsy West - Noelle Marion Kate Fothergill - Misty Cotton Slick Fothergill - Christopher Carothers Sam Mason - Brent Schindele PRODUCTION TEAM Director - Lewis Wilkenfeld Musical Director - Richard Berent Choreographer - Lisa Hopkins Production Coordinator - Christopher Carothers Production Stage Manager - Art Brickman Costume Designer - A. Jeffrey Schoenberg/AJS Costumes Assistant Stage Managers - Kirsten D'agostaro Shook & Jessica Standifer Assistant Costume Designer - Jessica Olson For more information about Musical Theatre Guild and our Broadway concert series, visit www.musicaltheatreguild.com #musicaltheatreguild #mtg #stagedreading #musical #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #broadwaymusical #broadwaymusicals #lamusicals #lamusicaltheatre #equitystrong #actorsequity #25hours #lathtr #latheater
TBT - Broadway Star Melissa Fahn on A CATERED AFFA TBT - Broadway Star Melissa Fahn on A CATERED AFFAIR (2012-13): This memoir of MTG’s A CATERED AFFAIR is tenderly dedicated to our beloved Marsha Kramer and Roy Leake Jr….who played my mother and uncle exquisitely. When I heard that MTG would be doing A CATERED AFFAIR I was somehow drawn to it without really knowing much about the material…except for the fact that it was based on a 1956 movie starring Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine and Debbie Reynolds…and, no, it was not a musical! I immediately immersed myself in the material…reading the script, listening to the cast album and (pivotal to me) watching the old film. I felt connected to the story somehow…it was the heightened family dynamic that really drew me in. That sealed it…I must be a part of this production! It was an ensemble piece, and with Alan Bailey at the helm directing it…I knew it would be honored and taken care of in only the way Alan could…with deep deep care and finesse. I was cast as Jane (the daughter) alongside an ensemble of MTG actors each perfectly cast for their part…which doesn’t always happen in MTG. In Musical Theatre Guild, sometimes we are stretched as actors to take on parts that we may never be cast for…which is one reason I love being an MTG member! But this was different. It was organic. The piece dealt with raw family and human emotions, and we were all completely committed to the deep complexities before us. Our 25-hour rehearsal period was unlike no other I’ve experienced with MTG. So many heartfelt tears. We were emotionally exhausted and exhilarated at the same time. We were in awe of each other as actors…allowing ourselves to dig deeply into the material. It was a heightened family drama and we went there. No pretenses, just raw human emotion. It was quite simply, beautiful. One thing that really stands out was the inspiring writing of John Bucchino and Harvey Fierstein. The songs literally flowed out of each actor as extended monologues… flowing in and out of dialogue. Never have I performed in a piece that the songs so effortlessly furthered the story in and out of dialogue…it was remarkable. This was an unforgettable experience for me as an actor.
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