Priscilla Holbrook
Latest News on Priscilla Holbrook:
AMERICA IS HARD TO SEE Comes to Underbelly Cowgate (Jun 7, 2019)
BWW Interview: Life Jacket Theatre's Travis Russ Discusses Bringing True Stories to the Stage in AMERICA IS HARD TO SEE (Feb 13, 2018)
Photo Flash: First Look at AMERICA IS HARD TO SEE from Life Jacket Theatre Company (Feb 2, 2018)
AMERICA IS HARD TO SEE Comes to Underbelly Cowgate (Jun 7, 2019)
BWW Interview: Life Jacket Theatre's Travis Russ Discusses Bringing True Stories to the Stage in AMERICA IS HARD TO SEE (Feb 13, 2018)
Photo Flash: First Look at AMERICA IS HARD TO SEE from Life Jacket Theatre Company (Feb 2, 2018)
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AMERICA IS HARD TO SEE Comes to Underbelly Cowgate
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2019
Described by the New York Times as 'Our Town with sex offenders', this daring play with music is based on hundreds of hours of interviews with the inhabitants of Miracle Village, a rural American community of sex offenders. America is Hard to See blends verbatim text with Methodist hymns and original folk music to tell the stories of the villagers in their own - not necessarily 100% true - words. The show explores the lives of individual members of the community as they try to lead normal lives, forming a band at their local church under the Pastor Patti, a cleric who is determined to give the men a second chance. Focusing on the consequences rather than the transgression, the show asks if redemption is possible, and takes an uncomfortable look on what it means to put forgiveness into practice.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 7, 2019
Described by the New York Times as 'Our Town with sex offenders', this daring play with music is based on hundreds of hours of interviews with the inhabitants of Miracle Village, a rural American community of sex offenders. America is Hard to See blends verbatim text with Methodist hymns and original folk music to tell the stories of the villagers in their own - not necessarily 100% true - words. The show explores the lives of individual members of the community as they try to lead normal lives, forming a band at their local church under the Pastor Patti, a cleric who is determined to give the men a second chance. Focusing on the consequences rather than the transgression, the show asks if redemption is possible, and takes an uncomfortable look on what it means to put forgiveness into practice.
BWW Interview: Life Jacket Theatre's Travis Russ Discusses Bringing True Stories to the Stage in AMERICA IS HARD TO SEE
by Danielle Gutierrez - Feb 13, 2018
Before a performance of the play America is Hard to See, audience members have the opportunity to wander across a canvas map of Miracle Village. What appears as a gridded crisscrossing of rural living quarters is home to a community of men - sex offenders - who are finding a way to move forward. Travis Russ, artistic director at Life Jacket Theatre Company, calls this Southern Florida community one of many "little dots" on a map, where real people have stories to tell. In his case, Russ decided that the stories within Miracle Village should be told onstage. In a phone interview with BroadwayWorld, Russ discussed bringing the residents' true stories to the theatre.
by Danielle Gutierrez - Feb 13, 2018
Before a performance of the play America is Hard to See, audience members have the opportunity to wander across a canvas map of Miracle Village. What appears as a gridded crisscrossing of rural living quarters is home to a community of men - sex offenders - who are finding a way to move forward. Travis Russ, artistic director at Life Jacket Theatre Company, calls this Southern Florida community one of many "little dots" on a map, where real people have stories to tell. In his case, Russ decided that the stories within Miracle Village should be told onstage. In a phone interview with BroadwayWorld, Russ discussed bringing the residents' true stories to the theatre.
Photo Flash: First Look at AMERICA IS HARD TO SEE from Life Jacket Theatre Company
by Danielle Gutierrez - Feb 2, 2018
The music-infused play AMERICA IS HARD TO SEE from Life Jacket Theatre Company will have its opening performance tonight, Friday, February 2nd. From Life Jacket artistic director Travis Russ and songwriter Priscilla Holbrook, the production will run through February 24th at HERE (145 6th Avenue). Get a first look at the production ahead of opening!
by Danielle Gutierrez - Feb 2, 2018
The music-infused play AMERICA IS HARD TO SEE from Life Jacket Theatre Company will have its opening performance tonight, Friday, February 2nd. From Life Jacket artistic director Travis Russ and songwriter Priscilla Holbrook, the production will run through February 24th at HERE (145 6th Avenue). Get a first look at the production ahead of opening!
Life Jacket Theatre Company Presents the World Premiere Production of AMERICA IS HARD TO SEE
by Julie Musbach - Jan 2, 2018
Life Jacket Theatre Company (Travis Russ, Artistic Director) is proud to announce the world premiere production of America is Hard to See, a new play with music written and directed by Travis Russ (Gorey: The Secret Lives Of Edward Gorey) with music and lyrics by Priscilla Holbrook (from the band, Susan Jane). Performances begin January 30, 2018 at HERE (145 6th Avenue). Opening night is set for February 2, 2018, with a limited run through February 24, 2018.
by Julie Musbach - Jan 2, 2018
Life Jacket Theatre Company (Travis Russ, Artistic Director) is proud to announce the world premiere production of America is Hard to See, a new play with music written and directed by Travis Russ (Gorey: The Secret Lives Of Edward Gorey) with music and lyrics by Priscilla Holbrook (from the band, Susan Jane). Performances begin January 30, 2018 at HERE (145 6th Avenue). Opening night is set for February 2, 2018, with a limited run through February 24, 2018.
BEFORE YOU GET TOO FAR AFIELD Begins at JACK Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2015
BEFORE YOU GET TOO FAR AFIELD will have a two-week performance run at the obie-award-winning theater JACK tonight, August 13, through August 23, Thursday - Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 13, 2015
BEFORE YOU GET TOO FAR AFIELD will have a two-week performance run at the obie-award-winning theater JACK tonight, August 13, through August 23, Thursday - Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm.
BEFORE YOU GET TOO FAR AFIELD to Play JACK, 8/13-23
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 9, 2015
BEFORE YOU GET TOO FAR AFIELD will have a two-week performance run at the obie-award-winning theater JACK this August 13 - 23, Thursday - Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Tickets are $15 in advance or cash only at the door and are available through brownpapertickets.org. Press and industry tickets are available.
by Tyler Peterson - Jul 9, 2015
BEFORE YOU GET TOO FAR AFIELD will have a two-week performance run at the obie-award-winning theater JACK this August 13 - 23, Thursday - Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 5pm. Tickets are $15 in advance or cash only at the door and are available through brownpapertickets.org. Press and industry tickets are available.
The Roadsters Present OHIO, REVISITED at Dixon Place Tonight, 9/6
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2012
OHIO, REVISITED, an original work from writer/director Cara Scarmack and ensemble The Roadsters, has a special one-night-only performance at Dixon Place tonight, September 6. The Roadsters will be returning from their US Tour of the piece at the Off Center in Burlington, Vermont (Aug 22-25).
by BWW News Desk - Sep 6, 2012
OHIO, REVISITED, an original work from writer/director Cara Scarmack and ensemble The Roadsters, has a special one-night-only performance at Dixon Place tonight, September 6. The Roadsters will be returning from their US Tour of the piece at the Off Center in Burlington, Vermont (Aug 22-25).
The Roadsters Present OHIO, REVISITED at Dixon Place, 9/6
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2012
OHIO, REVISITED, an original work from writer/director Cara Scarmack and ensemble The Roadsters, has a special one-night-only performance at Dixon Place on Thursday, September 6. The Roadsters will be returning from their US Tour of the piece at the Off Center in Burlington, Vermont (Aug 22-25).
by BWW News Desk - Aug 28, 2012
OHIO, REVISITED, an original work from writer/director Cara Scarmack and ensemble The Roadsters, has a special one-night-only performance at Dixon Place on Thursday, September 6. The Roadsters will be returning from their US Tour of the piece at the Off Center in Burlington, Vermont (Aug 22-25).
WHAT HAPPENED IN OHIO Plays NYTW's Fourth Street Theater, Opens 5/5
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2011
WHAT HAPPENED IN OHIO, an original work from writer and director Cara Scarmack and ensemble The Roadsters, has its world premiere on May 5, 2011 at the Fourth Street Theatre of NYTW at 83 E 4th Street.
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2011
WHAT HAPPENED IN OHIO, an original work from writer and director Cara Scarmack and ensemble The Roadsters, has its world premiere on May 5, 2011 at the Fourth Street Theatre of NYTW at 83 E 4th Street.
WHAT HAPPENED IN OHIO Plays NYTW's Fourth Street Theater, Opens 5/5
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2011
WHAT HAPPENED IN OHIO, an original work from writer and director Cara Scarmack and ensemble The Roadsters, has its world premiere on May 5, 2011 at the Fourth Street Theatre of NYTW at 83 E 4th Street.
by BWW News Desk - May 5, 2011
WHAT HAPPENED IN OHIO, an original work from writer and director Cara Scarmack and ensemble The Roadsters, has its world premiere on May 5, 2011 at the Fourth Street Theatre of NYTW at 83 E 4th Street.
WHAT HAPPENED IN OHIO Plays NYTW's Fourth Street Theater, Opens 5/5
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2011
WHAT HAPPENED IN OHIO, an original work from writer and director Cara Scarmack and ensemble The Roadsters, has its world premiere on May 5, 2011 at the Fourth Street Theatre of NYTW at 83 E 4th Street.
by Gabrielle Sierra - Mar 30, 2011
WHAT HAPPENED IN OHIO, an original work from writer and director Cara Scarmack and ensemble The Roadsters, has its world premiere on May 5, 2011 at the Fourth Street Theatre of NYTW at 83 E 4th Street.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many shows has Priscilla Holbrook written?
Priscilla Holbrook has written 1 shows including America is Hard to See (Composer & Lyricist).
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