FRESH MEET Makes Its World Premiere 2/10
By: Kelsey Denette
FRESH MEET, a new play by Oklahoma writers, is making it's world debut starting February 10, 2012 for a limited run. A broad collection of comic scenes and sketches, it features six actors playing twenty-four different characters. The scenes travel through time and space, venturing from a typical American office building, to 1950s New York, to heaven, and beyond. The script is a collaborative project, written by Rebecca McCauley, Rodney Brazil, Lisa Lasky, Robert Matson, Holly McNatt, and Peter Young. All of Fresh Meet's co-writers have strong Oklahoma ties, with 4 out of 6 currently living right here in the metro.
Fresh Meet makes a clear declaration: Brief encounters happen for a reason. When we meet new people we instantly feel something:sometimes love, sometimes hate, sometimes we don't know what it is. Frequently it changes over time, and it usually turns out we were completely wrong. Why is it so hard to figure people out? The show takes a hilarious look at the brushes and collisions people have everyday, and tackles the mystery of why, no matter how imperfect, we can't seem to live without each other. Next Stage is a new performing arts group recently formed by local artists Rebecca McCauley, Todd Clark, and Rodney Brazil. Next Stage was born out of the local need for a development outlet for new plays. "We have pulled together a team of writers and theatre artists to collaborate on taking scripts through the necessary stages to help each project reach its maximum potential. Each project goes through a series of readings, workshops and revisions to create the best production. Since this is Next Stage's first production, the decision was made to invite local writers to collaborate on a piece that would jump-start the group's mission. "We are looking forward to debuting this original, funny, offbeat collection." says Brazil.The cast of Fresh Meet features Dana Hanley, Holly McNatt, Rebecca McCauley, Sean Eckart, Rick Foresee and Brett Young. The show is directed by Rodney Brazil. Performances are February 10, 11, 17 & 18 at The Boom, 2218 NW 39th St. in Oklahoma City. All shows start at 8pm. All seats are $12. For ticket information, visit www.whatisthenextstage.com, or call405.367.3774.www.whatisthenextstage.com
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