Fresco Productions & The University of Miami Department of Theatre Arts

Present

A New Musical

Reconstructing Mama

July 26^th – July 29^th

At the Hecht Studio Theater

University of Miami Department of Theater Arts

2^nd Floor, 1231 Dickinson Drive

 

Fresco Productions and The University of Miami Department of Theatre Arts will present a new musical, RECONSTRUCTING MAMA, Book by Stephen Svoboda and Music by N. David Williams From July 26^th – July 29^th at the Hecht Studio Theater on the University of Miami campus.  Lyrics are by both Svoboda and Williams.   The production will be premiering here in South Florida before moving to New York City for a two-week showcase from August 9^th - 19^th at the Kirk Theater at Theatre Row. 

From the writer of Odysseus Died from AIDS and The Penguin Tango, Stephen Svoboda, and world-renowned pianist, N. David Williams, comes a musical journey of self discovery, forgiveness, and new love told through the poetry of Rumi, the magic of puppetry, and with a wicked sense of humor. 

Reconstructing Mama is a comedic musical spin on the dynamics of dysfunctional families.  Set in Westchester County over the course of one night, Reconstructing Mama chronicles one family's attempt to redefine themselves in the wake of their mother's death.  The children come together after their mother's funeral to reminisce and come to terms with their mother's mental illness. The play is a living tribute to Svoboda's own childhood.  

The cast includes Jonathan White, Ariana Shore , Lauren Connolly, Danny Marr and Chris Teutsch.  The production is directed by Stephen Svoboda with musical direction by N David Williams. Costumes and Puppets are designed by Michiko Kitayama, Set and Lighting designed by Tim Brown, and Choreography by Randall Pollard. 

Stephen Svoboda is currently a professor in the Theatre Arts Department at the University of Miami where he teaches directing and playwriting, and is the Artistic Director of Miami's Fresco Productions. His play Odysseus Died from AIDS, was developed in Miami and received its world premiere at the New York International Fringe Festival, where the production was awarded "Best Ensemble." The play was recently published in the anthology Plays and Playwrights 2005, by the New York Theatre Experience, and received its international premiere in 2007 in Athens, Greece.  His most recent play, The Penguin Tango, premiered at the 2006 New York International Fringe Festival in The Actor's Playhouse.  The production was extended as part of the FringeNYC Encore Series in the Lion Theater at Theatre Row.   

N. David Williams is the music director for the University of Miami Department of Theatre Arts and the Ring Theatre, as well as the music director of Maximum Dance Company and the general music director of Music Theatre Bavaria . Mr. Williams is a well-known classical pianist and accompanist who works throughout the world. His professional musical theatre credits include: Guys and Dolls; Working; Snow White; I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change; Damn Yankee; The Fantasticks; Music Man; Jack the Ripper; Inside Out and numerous other shows. He has served as guest pianist with the San Francisco Ballet, Florida Grand Opera, and the Miami City Ballet.

 

Performances of RECONSTRUCTING MAMA:

Thursday, July 26th Opening Performance followed by reception.	8pm	$30 Admission
Friday, July 27th	8pm	Admission by donation.
Saturday, July 28th	2pm	Admission by donation.
	8pm	Admission by donation.
Sunday, July 29th	2pm	Admission by donation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Thursday July 26^th performance will be followed by a reception and meet and great with the cast and creators.  Tickets for Thursday July 26^th are $30.  Admission to all other performances is by donation.  Reservations can be made by calling (305 ) 342 - 9616 or at the theater prior to each performance.   Tickets are limited so they recommend making a reservation. 

ABOUT FRESCO PRODUCTIONS 

Fresco Productions is based out of South Florida and is partnered with the University of Miami Department of Theatre Arts. For the past four years, Fresco has dedicated itself to mounting the most original and diverse theater in South Florida with tremendous success.  

Their first production, A Cuban Christmas Carol written by Vincent J. Cardinal, took a Spanglish twist on the classic Christmas story.  Their next two productions, Odysseus Died From AIDS  and The Penguin Tango, written by Stephen Svoboda, had wide success in New York at the NY International Fringe festival in 2004 and 2006 respectively.  Fresco is a collaborative company that pairs students and alumni of the University of Miami with faculty and theatre professionals to create interesting and exciting new works.  To learn more about Fresco Productions and RECONSTRUCTING MAMA please visit www.frescotheater.com

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