Flashes of Light is a new musical that tells the star-crossed story of inventor Nikola Tesla and his muse, Electra, the goddess of storm clouds. Set in late 1800s New York City during the industrial revolution, the narrative explores Tesla's groundbreaking inventions and his rivalry with Thomas Edison amid the “War of the Currents.” Directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera, the production features Devyn Rush as Electra and Thomas Winter as Nikola Tesla, complemented by a cast that includes Sydney Endicott and Guy Noland. The musical combines heartfelt lyrics and a blend of jazz, pop, and rock to bring this intertwining tale of love and innovation to life.
Cast and Creative team for Flashes of Light at Sierra Madre Playhouse
Cast
Lauren Lorati
Katharine Johnson
Patrick Munoz
Prometheus + George Westinghouse
Guy Noland
Thomas Edison
Chima Rok
Mark Twain
Christopher Romero Sosa
Anton Szigeti
Steven Wishnoff
Professor Brown + J.P. Morgan
Amir Levi
Dionysus
Daniel Krause
Robert Johnson + Father + Lab Worker
Nina Kasuya
Athena
Sydney Endicott
Mother + Female Chorus Member/Coverage
Thomas Winter
Nicola Tesla
Devyn Rush
Electra
Creative Team
Lily Bartenstein
Projection and Props Designer
Billy Larkin
Music Director
Ron Boustead
Lyricist
Jon Lawrence Rivera
Director
Tania Possick
Choreographer
Christopher Scott Murillo
Set Designer
Mylette Nora
Costume Designer
Wesley Charles Chew
Lighting Designer
John Zelewski
Sound Designer
Joshua Payuan-Cruz
Stage Manager
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Flashes of Light, New Musical about Inventor Nikola Tesla, Premieres at Sierra Madre Playhouse, May 25-June 9 (5/25/25-5/25/25)
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