Jenn Colella Will Lead Industry Reading of Chilina Kennedy and Eric Holmes' WITH(OUT) HER

On March 24, 2023, Eclipse Theatre Company will present an industry reading of With(out) Her, a new musical with music and lyrics by Chilina Kennedy and a book by Eric Holmes.

The musical is loosely based on Chilina's original album What You Find In A Bottle, arranged by Rick Fox, and produced by Chad Irschick. The presentation will be directed by Lorin Latarro (Into The Woods, Waitress) with musical direction and arrangements by Daniel Edmonds. Brian Spector will serve as Executive Producer. The presentation is invitation only.

When Olivia finds herself in the hospital with limited memory, she must dig through her messy past to figure out which of the loves of her life is best to call to get her, only to understand that her desire to make everyone happy has left no one happy. Through a series of realizations, she reclaims her right to be flawed, yet loving and be loved in all our human complexity. However, as she regains clarity, tragedy strikes, but that's when Olivia literally moves Heaven and Earth to reconnect with her greatest love - her son.

Alison Luff (Waitress, Les Miserables), Jenn Colella (Come From Away, SUFFS, If/Then), Nate Stampley (The Lion King, The Color Purple), and Noah Ricketts (Frozen, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical). Additional casting to be announced. Casting by Daryl Eisenberg.