New Musical PRYOR RENDERING Premieres in Oklahoma Tonight; Eyes New York

Pryor Rendering, a new musical based on the novel of the same name by Tulsa born author Gary Reed, will play The Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall from tonight, September 30, through October 9 and The Tulsa Performing Arts Center from October 13 - 16.

Directed by Stephen Nachamie (Associate Director for the 2016 Tony Award-winner She Loves Me and World Premieres Mr. Confidential and Foreverman and 2016 Helen Hayes Award Winner for A Chorus Line), Pryor Rendering has music and lyrics by Frank G. Schiro, and a libretto by Shawn Churchman.

The Oklahoma City Repertory Theatre (CityRep) with Artistic Director Donald Jordan and the American Theatre Company (Tulsa) withManaging Director and Scenic Designer Richard Ellis are co-producing the musical with Churchman, Schiro and Sue Conover Marinello.

Pryor Renderingis a new musical set in 1960's rural America. Two teens, Charlie and Dewar, fall deeply in love and struggle to fit in. Born on the pool table of his grandfather's bar, Charlie is scorned by his mother, idolizes his absent father and is coddled by his grandpa's stable of floozies. Pryor Rendering is the story of faith, family, love and the moment you discover you are not alone.

The cast of Pryor Rendering features Stacey Logan (Sweet Smell of Success, Crazy For You), Terry Runnels (Zorba), Julie Johnson (Harold Prince's Candide), and Rachel Coloff (Urinetown).

Two young actors, Tanner Rose and Mark Jammal (both from the Weitzenhoffer Musical Theatre Program at the University of Oklahoma), have been a part of the development of this new musical since last year. They will portray Charlie Hope and his first love, Dewar.

Rounding out the cast are: Rebecca Ashton, Kai Daly, Ben Hall, Scott Hynes, Jordan Jacobs, Michael Jones, Gray Randolph, and Jackie Smola with Garrett Langley as the young Charlie Hope.

Pryor Rendering had musical direction by Mark Miller, sound design by Chance MacNeill, lighting design by Adam Chamberlin and costume design by Andy Wallach.

"We have been working on this show for several years and are thrilled to finally see a full production," said producer Sue Conover Marinello. "We seek producing partners to bring Pryor Rendering to audiences in regional theaters and ultimately New York."

Pryor Rendering begins previews with CityRep in Oklahoma City on Friday, September 30, 7:30PM(Preview & Talk Back Event), with another preview on Saturday, October 1, 1:30PM. Opening Night in Oklahoma City is Saturday, October 1, 7:30PM. Other Oklahoma City performances include: Sunday, October 2, 1:30PM; Friday, October 7, 7:30PM; Saturday, October 8,1:30PM & 7:30PM; and Sunday, October 9, 1:30PM. CityRep performances in Oklahoma City for Pryor Rendering will be held at The Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall's Freede Little Theatre, 201 N Walker Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73102.

Opening Night with American Theatre Company in Tulsa is Thursday, October 13, 8:00PM. Performances will also be held Friday, October 14, 8:00PM; Saturday, October 15, 8:00PM; Sunday, October 16, 2:00PM (Talk Back Event). ATC performances in Tulsa will be held at the Tulsa Performing Arts Center's John H. Williams Theatre, 110 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74103.

Please Follow Pryor Rendering on Facebook: Pryor Rendering Musical, Twitter and Instagram: @PryorRendering and YouTube: Pryor Rendering The Musical.

For world premiere ticket information in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa, visit PryorRendering.com.

 

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