SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD to Open at WaterTower Theatre

WaterTower Theatre has announced that JC Schuster, Producing Artistic Director, presents BWY X NTX: Songs for a New World, presented by Texas Pride Realty Group.

'Starting this new chapter as WaterTower's Producing Artistic Director is incredibly special to me, and I couldn't imagine a better group of people to share it with. Our cast brings so much heart and talent to this work, and everything happening behind the scenes from our designers, crew, and the incredible band has just been inspiring. Our Music Director, Bruce Greer, has been such a light throughout this entire process, and I'm so grateful for his artistry and friendship. There's something really special about this company, and I can't think of a better way to kick off our 31st season and celebrate a new world at WaterTower.'

JC Schuster, Producing Artistic Director, WaterTower Theatre

ON THE MAIN STAGE

Songs for a New World is a contemporary theatrical song cycle and the first musical by composer-lyricist Jason Robert Brown. This contemporary song cycle weaves characters and history together, illuminating the timelessness of self-discovery. With a rousing score that blends pop, gospel, and jazz, featuring tight harmonies and daring vocals, Songs for a New World transports audiences from the deck of a Spanish sailing ship bound for a new land to the ledge of a New York penthouse.

CREATIVE TEAM

Cast includes: Zachary J. Willis* (Man 1), Esteban Vilchez* (Man 2), Laila Jalil (Woman 1), Laura Lites (Woman 2), Megan Lagemann (Female Swing), Jonathan McInnis (Male Swing). *Member of Actors' Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States.

Band: Bruce Greer (Piano), Bill Zauner (Bass), Alan Pollard (Drums), Kat Glaze (Violin), Brian Seo (Cello)

ABOUT WATERTOWER THEATRE

Founded in 1996, WaterTower Theatre (WTT) is one of Texas' leading professional theatre companies and one of the flagship arts institutions in North Texas, having played an important role in developing new talent and encouraging the growth of the DFW artistic community through its commitment to hiring local artists. WaterTower Theatre is consistently recognized for its artistic excellence by the Dallas Theatre League, DFW Theatre Critics Forum, The Dallas Morning News, The Dallas Observer, D Magazine, The Column, and the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, among others. WaterTower Theatre has a subscription base of more than 400 subscribers and serves an audience of over 12,000 patrons annually.

• JC Schuster - Director
• Bruce Greer - Music Director
• Rain Phillips* - Stage Manager
• Edgar Hernandez - Technical Coordinator
• Claudia Martinez - Sound Designer
• Gerry Guerrero - Lighting Designer
• Dylan Hearn - A1
• Erin Estep - Spotlight Operator