CAP21 Announces Fall 2008 Monday Night Reading Series

CAP21 has announced this Fall's Dorothy Strelsin New Works Series, running October 6th through November 10th.

DANI GIRL (A new musical)
October 6th - 7:30pm
Music: Michael Kooman and Lyrics: Chris Dimond Directed by: John Carrafa and Musical Direction by: Marshall Keating

Dani, a precocious nine-year-old, finds herself face to face with a life-threatening disease. She embarks on a magical quest to reclaim her health.

CREATIVE WRITING (A new drama)
October 27th - 7:30pm
By: J. Holtham
Directed by: Jordan Young

David, a talented black grad student, is stuck in a second-rate program at an underrated school. In this psychological thriller, David must decide how much he is willing to sacrifice for the success he's always wanted.

LITTLE MISS FIX-IT (A new musical)
November 3rd - 7:30pm
Music by: Joy Son and Lyrics by: Kirsten A. Guenther
Directed by: Steve Bebout and Musical Direction by: Mike Pettry

Nan is an eleven-year-old girl who reads The New York Times, drinks black coffee for breakfast, and tries to bend spoons with her mind. The one thing she fears most: disorder. This ten-character musical captures Nan's adventure in a world of chaos.

THE TROUBLE WITH DOUG: A MODERN-DAY METAMORPHOSIS (A new musical) November 10th - 7:30pm A Musical by: Will Aronson & Daniel Maté Directed by: Lawrence Arancio

Doug Gregory transforms from a successful, independent young man into a giant slug. As his family struggles to adjust, we are treated to a dark comedy of evolution, devolution, and the "slugular" side of life.

All seats are FREE, but reservations are recommended. Call 212-352-3101 to reserve today!

The Monday Night Reading Series is made possible with public funds from The New York State Council on the Arts and support from the Axe-Houghton Foundation, the Edith C. Blum Foundation, the Dramatists Guild Fund, the Lynne Sherwood Foundation and the Dorothy Strelsin Foundation.