Photo Flash: First Look at Wyn Wilson, Michael Mittman, Rachel King & More in URINETOWN at The Barn Stage Company
URINETOWN continues The Barn Stage Company's 2015 Summer Series. After working on the national tour of MURDER FOR TWO and Disney's THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, J. Scott Lapp returns to The Barn Stage Company directing this hilarious tale about the lack of water in a mythical town. The Barn Stage Company's engagement began performances on August 20 and will run through August 30, 2015, in the newly renovated Truax Building in Old Town Temecula. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast onstage below!
One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, URINETOWN is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city (not too different than the one we live in today), a terrible water shortage (sound familiar?), caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets (Hey...It Could Happen!). The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom!
The show is led by an all-star-cast from all over Southern California. Michael Mittman, graduate of NYU's Tisch School for the arts joins the cast as Bobby Strong. He has performed at The Guthrie, The Ordway and the Helen Hayes Theater. In the role of Hope Cladwell, is Rachel King(Bombalurina in Cats at The Norris, Sandy in Grease at the Welk & the Regional Premiere of Big Fish at Musical Theatre West). John Campbellplays Cladwell (Juan Peron in Evita!, Gerard Carriere in Phantom and Archibald Craven in The Secret Garden). Local favorite Paul Kehler takes on the role of Officer Lockstock (Javert in Les Miserables with Theater Royale, John Wilkes Booth in Assassins and Gaston in Beauty and The Beast).Wyn Wilson joins the company in the role of Penelope Pennywise (Noises off, Big & Little Edie Beale in Grey Gardens). Angela Griswold, from Orange County plays Little Sally (Wendla in Spring Awakening, Kate Monster in Avenue Q and Elle Woods in Legally Blonde). The rest of the cast includes Shaina Knox, Luke Jacobs, Karin Gittins, Devin Collins, Bethany Slomka, Travis Lyon, Jonathan Sangster, Brennen Winspear, Cory Finch and Corky Loupe.
The creative team also includes Taylor Peckham (Musical Direction), Chelsea Nicole (Choreography), Matthew Herman (Scenic Design), Zahra Husein (Costume Design), Chris Batchelor (Lighting Design), and Brandon Patricks (Production Stage Manager).
For tickets and more information, go to www.TheBarnStageCompany.com.
Photo Credit: Rowena Curtis
The Company of URINETOWN at The Barn Stage Company
(from top) Wyn Wilson stars as Penelope Pennywise with Luke H. Jacobs as Joseph 'Old Man' Strong
Michael Mittman stars as Bobby Strong with Rachel King as Hope Cladwell
Travis Lyon, Angela Griswold, Brennen Winspear, Bethany Slomka and Jonathan Sangster with (Front Line) Luke H. Jacobs, Rachel King and Shaina Knox as The Rebel Poor
Wyn Wilson stars as Penelope Pennywise with Rachel King as Hope Cladwell and The Rebel Poor
Paul Kehler stars as Officer Lockstock with the Company of URINETOWN
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