Donna McKechnie, James Crichton, and More Set for MUDGE BOY Reading, 11/29

Brett Smock and Drew Brody will present an Industry-only reading of their new musical: The Mudge Boy, on November 29^th, 2012 at 3pm.

The event will feature Donna McKechnie (Irene), James Crichton (Duncan Mudge), Mike Masters (Edgar Mudge), John Arthur Greene (Perry Foley), Jennifer Simard (Emily Foley), Brent Black (Juster Pelkey / Merritt Foley), Lilli Cooper (April), Caitlin Kinnunen (Tonya), Bart Mather (Travis), Jim Schubin (Scotty).This powerful, controversial new work is based on Michael Burke's 2003 film, The Mudge Boy and has been in development for several years.  This reading will serve as its official launch.

Duncan Mudge has just lost his mother and is grappling with the emotional vacuum and a despondent, grief-stricken father.  A small town in Vermont and its close-knit inhabitants weave in and out of his journey, creating a gripping portrait of family, loss, acceptance and what lies beneath in rural, adolescent America.  The Mudge Boy addresses issues of teen and family violence, bullying and cruelty while deconstructing the voyage to identity faced by every teenager. 

For reservations/information, please email:  themudgeboyreading@gmail.com.