OLD TURTLE AND THE BROKEN TRUTH Makes NYC Premiere as the Inaugural Production for Rebel Playhouse

Rebel Playhouse is thrilled to present the NYC premiere of the musical OLD TURTLE AND THE BROKEN TRUTH, with a book by Catherine Bush, music and lyrics byDax Dupuy, and based on the book by Douglas Wood. Directed and choreographed by Sarah Sutliffwith musical direction by Dax Dupuy,

OLD TURTLE AND THE BROKEN TRUTH begins performances on Friday, May 5 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 21. The performance schedule isFriday at 6 PM; Saturday at 2:30 PM & 6 PM; and Sunday at 2:30 PM. Performances are at Dorothy Strelsin Theatre (312 West 36th Street, between 8th & 9th Avenues). Tickets are $35 for adults; $25 for children. (Early Bird pricing good for ticket purchases through May 17: $25 for adults; $15 for children). To purchase tickets, call Ovation Tix on (866) 811 - 4111 or visit www.rebelplayhouse.org.

Rebel Playhouse's production transports audiences into the faraway world of the Old Turtle and Little One in this immersive, musical adventure.

In OLD TURTLE AND THE BROKEN TRUTH, a truth falls like a star from the sky and breaks into two pieces. When the villagers discover only half of the truth, it causes so many problems that Little One, a brave young girl, decides to search for the missing half. With the help of Old Turtle, and many animal friends, Little One is able to mend the broken truth and make it whole again - "you are loved...and so are they" - creating a better world for everyone.

OLD TURTLE AND THE BROKEN TRUTH is powerful allegory about accepting and welcoming differences, which will resonate with children and adults alike, particularly at a time when the world is doing otherwise. (Recommended for ages 6 and up.)

Rebel Playhouse will host a 45-minute donation-based workshop for children after each Sundaymatinee. Participants will work with the actors to play theater games and explore themes from the show.

The cast features Corrado Alicata (Off Broadway: I'll Say She Is: The Lost Marx Brothers Musical); Claire Anderson (Magic School Bus Live! national tour); Dax Dupuy (Frosty, TheatreWorksUSA national tour);Arielle Gonzalez (Pedro Reyes' Doomocracy); Ryan Alexander Jacobs (Alice in Wonderland at STAGES St. Louis); Elena Juliano (Merrily We Roll Along at Sharon Playhouse); Reanna Roane (June B. Jones in Jingle Bells Batman Smells at UNC/Greensboro); Kirsty Sadler (Off Broadway: That Golden Girls Show); Greer Samuels (Saint Joan with The Secret Theater); Johnny Segalla (The Magic Tree House: Soars with Reading national tour); André Sguerra (Magic Tree House: A Night in New Orleanswith Emerald City Theatre); Arif Silverman (Constellarium at Dixon Place); Annabelle Szepietowski(NYC debut); and Mijon Zulu (NYC debut).

The design team includes Matt Hunziker (scenic and lighting design) and Claire Anderson (costume design).

Sarah Sutliff (director) is a director, choreographer, and performer. She has directed and choreographed over a dozen Jr. and full-length productions with Saratoga Children's Theatre, the Shenendehowa Summer Adventure theater program, and the Galli Theater among others. Sarah is a resident performer for "How We GLOW," a play exploring gender identities of LGBTQ+ teenagers in NYC. She co-founded Rebel Playhouse in 2016 and is proud to serve as artistic director.

Dax Dupuy (composer, music direction) is a Brooklyn-based composer of musical theater for young audiences. Her musical Frosty, written with playwright Catherine Bush, is currently on its third US tour with the Barter Players and Theatreworks USA. Her work continues to be produced nationwide, but of the nine musicals and countless scores she's composed, Old Turtle and the Broken Truth is her very, very favorite.

Catherine Bush (playwright) is the Playwright-in-Residence for Barter Theatre. In addition to her plays produced at Barter Theatre (The Other Side of the Mountain, The Quiltmaker, Comin' Up A Storm, Wooden Snowflakes, The Controversial Rescue of Fatty the Pig, Where Trouble Sleeps, etc.), Catherine's work has been seen throughout the country.

Douglas Wood (author) is the creator of 35 books for children and adults. His first book, Old Turtle, was hailed a "profound work" and an "instant classic." Among Doug's many honors have been the Christopher Medal, ABBY Award, International Reading Association Book of the Year, Midwest Publishers Association Book of the Year, Parent's Choice Award, Smithsonian Notable Book Award, Barnes and Noble Star of the North, StoryTelling World Award.