2019

STEPCHILD, A New Musical

Inspired by the classic tale of Cinderella, “Stepchild” tells the story of Orella, a deaf girl coming of age during the Italian Renaissance. After a mysterious fortune teller teaches her how to communicate using sign language, Orella discovers a joyous new world.

It is believed that American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most commonly used language in the United States. However, the long, grim and extraordinary path towards modern Deaf culture is hardly common knowledge.  Through the eyes of a Deaf heroine, this underrepresented historical topic is given a musical fairy tale spin in this sweeping  story of empowerment.

Director Kim Weild, Book by David James Boyd & Chad Kessler, Music & Lyrics by David James Boyd

May 29th - June 2nd, 2019 | IRT Theater

RADIOACTIVE

A story of romance, obsession, and discovery about revolutionary scientists Marie and Pierre Curie. The plot follows the development of their relationship, as well as their work to reveal the mysterious and powerful element, radium.

Music by Will Reynolds, Book & Lyrics by Eric Price

May 1st - 3rd, 2019 | Ades Performance Space at the Manhattan School of Music

LA FARRANUCCI

A comedic opera about opera, La Farranucci takes the industry to task. A young Composer fights to get his opera performed in an industry which is afraid to take risks and bends to the will of their donors. While the opera house struggles to stay open, the Composer films porn in Texas, takes advantage of loose gun laws, and starts a new religion, all to raise money and produce his opera. 

Directed by Shelly Watson, Music and Libretto by David Chesky

March 15th - 16th, 2019 | The Brooklyn Playhouse