New York Theatre Barn Presents NYTB At The D-Lounge 8/30

On Monday, August 30th, New York Theatre Barn will present its monthly showcase for emerging writers and performers at the D-Lounge at the Daryl Roth Theater, which will feature the songs of Jake Brandman as well as a presentation of the new musical Substitute Dreams. Executive Producers for NYTB in the D-Lounge are Laura Brandel and Karen Marshall.

The first set of the evening, Defying Gravity: The Songs of Jake Brandman, will feature lyrics by Jake Brandman, music by Josh Freilich, Scotty Arnold, Luke DiSomma, Rebekah Melocik, Kevin Velez, Jess Glover, Willem Oosthuysen and Michael Deleget, and musical direction from Jess Glover. Jacey Powers (Our Town), Michael Deleget, Jaclyn Huberman, Jessica Kent, Wilson Bridges, Lorinda Lisitza and Jason Mills will perform. A NOTE FROM NYTBATTORNEYS: Defying Gravity: The Songs of Jake Brandman is in no way associated with Wicked, Stephen Schwartz, Idina Menzel, or witches of any sort. Defying Gravity: The Songs of Jake Brandman is, however, associated with bloodthirsty secretaries, insolent grandchildren, passive-aggressive schoolgirls, and most shocking of all, totally straight people who happen to love showtunes. You should really see it, because if you don't, we'll sue you. No, really. We're lawyers. This is what we do.

The second set will be a presentation of the new musical Substitute Dreams, music by Brett Schrier, book & lyrics by Tess Barker and Brett Schrier, and musical direction from Jason Wetzel. Featuring Marisa Dargahi and Kasey Marino (Hairspray), Substitute Dreams is the ‘hauntingly beautiful musical' of two best friends - Matthew, a burgeoning photographer, and Morgan, a gifted fashion designer, who grow up with a common dream. Fresh out of art school, they fantasize about a future where they will ‘have it all' - a fairytale career, money, friends, and the perfect family to enjoy it with. However, as time slips by...they each make choices that pull them closer to half of that dream, forcing them to leave the other half behind. Substitute Dreams recounts life's bittersweet voyage; exploring success, sacrifice, and the way time can dictate both. It examines questions that we all think about...but rarely dare to discuss.

NYTB in the D-Lounge takes place Monday, August 30th at 7:30pm it the D-Lounge at the Daryl Roth Theater (101 East 15th Street at Union Square East). There is a $10 cover plus a 2-drink minimum.

For more information on NYTB, visit: www.NYTheatreBarn.org.

Under the direction of Joe Barros (Producing Artistic Director) and Reed Prescott (Executive Director), New York Theatre Barn is a not-for-profit theatre company dedicated to the investigation, development, and advancement of new evocative works, and strives to challenge the way in which new work is traditionally developed. Since its inception in 2007, NYTB introduced a monthly springboard event for emerging writers and performers (NYTB in the D-Lounge, NYTB at The Duplex), presented concerts and staged readings (including the musical Big Fat Cat with Bruce Vilanch and I Married Wyatt Earp with Tovah Feldshuh, directed by Tony-nominee Graciela Daniele) and produced fully realized productions (including Wood at NYMF with Tony Award winner Cady Huffman). Other productions include the musical parody Hey, You Know What Movie Would Make a Good Musical? at the Julia Miles Theatre and Bridget Bailey's one-woman play Child of Hungry Times, winner of Outstanding Production of a Solo Show (Planet Connections Theatre Festival). NYTB has grown into a vital force in the New York theatre scene where it has been a launching ground for challenging new work including Adam Gwon's Ordinary Days, Cait Doyle's MAC Award winning Hot Mess in Manhattan, Katie Thompson's R.R.R.E.D. and Bobby Cronin's The Beaten Path (formerly B.R.A.T.T. Camp). New York Theatre Barn is currently developing an original commission-Speargrove Presents, a new musical based on actual events surrounding a conservative Texas High School's planned production of the musical Rent. NYTB is a member of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre.

 

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