Michael Sgouros Scores New York Innovative Theatre Award Nomination for HOLLOW THE MUSICAL

By: Jul. 25, 2013
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Michael Sgouros, composer and percussionist, has been nominated for an Innovative Theatre Award - Outstanding Original Music for Hollow the musical which premiered at the historic Players Theatre in September 2012. The production ran for 9 months and is currently on hiatus until September 21 of this year when it will take the stage again at The Players Theatre.

Sgouros, a Julliard-trained musician, has chosen a unique timbre for the score by composing for two percussionist and cello. The result is the creation of a chamber ensemble sound that supports the diverse musical needs of the piece, from a light autumn colonial frolic to a heart-pounding chase led by the Headless Horseman. "Percussion is a natural choice for a small theatre ensemble, the diversity of the percussionists allows two musicians to play over 30 instruments during the show" commented Sgouros. Indeed the pit is more like a curiosity shop, with instruments ranging from the standard marimba, tympani and vibraphone to the more abstract brake drum and vacuum cleaner hose.

Mr. Sgouros has written "Hollow" with playwright/lyricist Brenda Bell. This is the teams eleventh musical which have all been produced in NYC. Other productions include their annual holiday tradition "A Christmas Carol", "Treasure Island", now running at The Players Theatre and "Oscar Wilde's The Selfish Giant" which will be revived this fall. Their productions of "A Christmas Carol" and "Tico Tales" have been produced internationally.

An original cast recording of "Hollow" is scheduled to be released in September and will be available on iTunes and through the website:hollowthemusical.com where tickets for the fall production can also be purchased. To hear "Headless" by Sgouros & Bell visit: http://www.hollowthemusical.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Headless.mp3.

"Hollow" opens Saturday, September 21 at The Players Theatre located at 115 MacDougal Street (between Bleecker and West 3rd). Tickets are $35-$50 and can be purchased through theatermania.com or by calling 212-352-3101 or 1-866-811-4111 or at the box office which opens daily at 11am.



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