York Presents Readings of Brighter Side & Oliver's Idea

Two new musicals have been announced as part of the York Theatre Company's Developmental Reading Series. 

The Brighter Side will be performed on Tuesday, September 19th at 7:30 PM.  "Mother vs. daughter, East vs. West, a painful childhood vs. an unexpected second chance, The Brighter Side is a complex and uplifting musical autobiography that distills a family's turbulent history into a potent evening of theater. The Story of a daughter forced to reevaluate her contentious relationship with her mother is hauntingly told through monologue, movement and original compositions that range from Jazz to Blues to Opera," state York notes on the show, which is written and performed by Napua Davoy.

Oliver's Idea will be presented on September 21st at 3 PM.  The show features music and lyrics by Corinna Manetto and a book by Ronald Bazarini.  "Oliver Sinclair and Noel Normand shared a harrowing war experience, but Oliver's unexpected presence in New Orleans disrupts Noel's work and budding romance with his Parisian cousin, Manila. It also affects Noel's loyal friend, Claudette, a cheerful fellow who wears high heels. In New Orleans, the good times roll and the complexities of love and sexuality have long been understood."

The two readings join the previously-announced Island, written by Peter Link, Larry Rosler and Joe Bravaco.  Island will be performed on September 26th at 7:30 PM.

Visit www.yorktheatre.org for more information.