ROCKQUIEM FOR A WRESTLER Has Reading at The Triad Theater
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Actor, writer, and director Philip Paul Kelly (Elf the Musical, Ragtime on Ellis Island, Titanic the Musical) held the first reading (March 5, 2019) for his new rock musical "Rockquiem for a Wrestler" at the Triad Theater, in New York City. This fast-moving and intense musical is a dramatic parody, inspired by the life of legendary wrestler, Ivan Kolo?, and features songs from veteran musicians, Eddie Star (JoyBox), and Paul Castrataro.
The reading drew a large crowd of theater, wrestling, rock professionals, and fans, which has earned the musical a second elevated reading, set for spring 2020 at the Triad Theater.
Tomorrow at noon (EST) (August 2, 2019) a short documentary will be released on Mr. Kelly's official Youtube channel regarding the initial development and first reading of the musical. The film titled "Rockquiem for a Wrestler" is directed by Shuyao Chen, a graduate student, at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
In conjunction with the release of the documentary, a Go Fund Me campaign will be launching tomorrow at noon (EST) (August 2, 2019) to raise additional funds for the elevated reading.

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