For those craving a night of innovative and off-beat musical theater with no shortage of drinks and a lively crowd, Pace University and Ryan Scott Oliver presented an evening of songs from hot, new musicals - all written, performed and directed by freshmen from Pace University's BFA Musical Theater program on May 10 at Feinstein's/54 Below.
A high-energy crowd pleaser with striking melodies and an unruly attitude, Hatched, a yearly event, is always an electrifying night, and this was its fourth year in a row featuring a powerhouse of young talent and fresh new work.
Juliana Pillets,
Hannah Skokan, and the female freshmen ensemble performing 'No Man Alive' from HALONA AND OPHELIA.
Juliana Pillets performing 'The Nether' from THE NETHER.
Drew Springer-Miller, Hana Shayna Gottlieb, Juliana Pillets, Amisha Bhandari, and Max Chlumecky performing 'The Nether.'
Max Chlumecky performing 'Least of My Problems' from HAPPY ACCIDENTS: A MUSICAL TRAUMA.
Hana Shayna Gottlieb performing 'The One' from SONGS FOR SLUTTY GIRLS.
Xavier Castaneda,
Logan Rowland, Sammie Williams, Cole Wachman, Hana Shayna Gottlieb, and Eve O'Brien performing 'Ecstasy' from LA LAUPIN.
Sky Bennett and Madison Finney performing 'On the Sea' by Rob Milano.
Carly Makani, Matthew Smolsky, Mac Chlumecky, and Amisha Bhandari performing 'Hate Myself Tomorrow' from BRAIN DAMAGE AND OTHER HAPPY ACCIDENTS.
Westley Strausman performing 'What Do You Do With a Dick?' from THE PURGE.
Anna
Catherine Smith performing 'Numb My Mind' from LONG GONE.
Tim Webb, Jana Jackson, and Madison Finney performing 'Scott Summers Ain't Gonna Have Sex With You' from CAMP SLASHER THE MUSICAL.
Logan Rowland performing 'You Are What You Eat,' an 8 minute musical.
Drew Springer-Miller performing 'You Are What You Eat,' an 8 minute musical.
Max Avramis, Max Chlumecky, Christian Flaherty, and Alisa Melendez performing 'Queen of the World' from KINDS OF JESUS.
Alisa Melendez performing 'Queen of the World' from KINDS OF JESUS.
Cole Wachman performing 'Glitter Lasts Forever' from KINDS OF JESUS.
Jesse Epstein, Hana Shayna Gottlieb, Carly Makani, and Amisha Bhandari performing 'Samson' from HER SOUND.
Amisha Bhandari performing 'Samson' from HER SOUND.
Carly Makani and Sky Bennett performing 'Not Just Anyone is Gonna Rule the World' from DIGITAL (R)AGE.
Christian Flaherty, Tim Webb, Jameson May, Justin Lowrey and Matthew Smolsky performing 'Someone's Gotta Write This' from DIGITAL (R)AGE.
Tim Webb, Drew Springer-Miller,
Hannah Skokan, Matthew Smolsky and Justin Lowrey performing 'Lotus Eaters' from DESTRUCTION.
Jana Jackson performing 'Long Gone' from LONG GONE.
Allison Winkel performing 'Sodom and Gomorrah' from HER SOUND.
Justin Lowrey, Emma Lord, Sammie Williams, and
Logan Rowland performing 'Roots Dig Deep' from OTHERBODY: A BRIEF MUSICAL ALLEGORY.
The entire freshmen ensemble performing 'Roots Dig Deep' from OTHERBODY: A BRIEF MUSICAL ALLEGORY.
Max Avramis performing 'I Need To Fly' from TEACH ME TO FLY.
Eve O'Brien performing 'I Don't Need Love' from CAMP SLASHER THE MUSICAL.
Westley Strausman, Justin Lowrey, and
Logan Rowland performing 'You Are What You Eat,' from an 8 minute musical.
Sammie Williams performing 'No Man Alive' from HALONA AND OPHELIA.
Jazley Genovese performing 'No Man Alive' from HALONA AND OPHELIA.