After a successful run of Hair at the Carousel House, ReVision Theatre announces their 2008-2009 Premiere Season.
The 2008 – 2009 inaugural season begins with the east coast premiere of the family musical comedy, Scrooge in Rouge, an English Music Hall Christmas Carol (written by Ricky Graham, Jeffery Roberson, Yvette Hargis, and Jefferson Turner). Set in a British Music Hall in the 1800s, three actors perform 23 characters in the musical version of the Dickens' classic A Christmas Carol. A mixture of Monty Python's Flying Circus and Noises Off, this fast paced comedy will be performed at VFW Hall, 701 Lake Avenue, on December 4th through December 28th in Asbury Park. The show will be directed by
Michael Barakiva, choreographed by
Mimi Quillin, and music directed by Justin Stoney. The cast includes
Linda Marie Larson (Broadway's Jackie, Deuce, Morning's at Seven), Katherin Pecevich (National Tour of Annie), and
Doug Shapiro.
A controversial new musical, Kingdom, is scheduled for ReVision Theatre's Spring slot. The music is by Ian Williams and the book and lyrics are by Aaron Jaferis. This hip hop style musical is inspired by the true stories of current and former gang members of the Latin Kings. The show chronicles the journey of two kids from the barrio in a quest to belong and the power struggle that tears the two friends apart. The show will be performed April 16th through May 3rd at the VFW Hall, 701 Lake Avenue in Asbury Park.
The Second Annual ReVision Theatre Benefit Concert is set for Saturday, July 11, 2009. This season, the one night only performance will star
Steven Brinberg as
Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl.
Steven Brinberg, the premiere
Barbra Streisand impressionist, will star in the lead role of
Fanny Brice. This will be the first time in history that a man will play the female lead. This special performance will be directed and choreographed by
Connor Gallagher and music directed by
John Fischer.
The Full Monty will be the finale to ReVision Theatre's season with performances August 12th through September 6that the Carousel on the Boardwalk, 700 Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park. The story of unemployed steel workers frustrated with life, women, and work decide that regardless of looks or ability they are going to be the best male strippers anyone has ever seen! In the process they find renewed self-esteem, the importance of friendship and the ability to have fun.
Single tickets and season subscriptions are available online at
www.ReVisionTheatre.org or by phone 732-455-3059.
ReVision Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)3 professional regional theatre company dedicated to producing invigorating theatre with a fresh new perspective reaching the diverse community of Asbury Park and Monmouth County. ReVision Theatre produces reinventions of previously produced classics, overlooked or forgotten work in a new way, and new work with a fresh voice. The company serves as a home for local artists and writers. ReVision Theatre also believes in the importance of theatre education and teaches children and adult theatre classes. ReVision Theatre produces readings, workshops, cabarets, concerts, and mainstage productions.
Visit
www.RevisionTheatre.org or call 732-455-3059 for show calendars and more information.
Photo of Steven Brinberg as Barbra Streisand by Mark Rupp
