Promenade Playhouse Presents DENNIS WILSON FOREVERMORE: A BEACH BOY'S FABLE

Natalia Lazarus and The Promenade Playhouse are proud to present "DENNIS WILSON FOREVERMORE: A BEAH BOY'S FABLE" - Based on Eric O'Meara's original stage play. Developed and directed by Natalia Lazarus and adapted for the Promenade Playhouse. The production will feature theatre favorite, Ryan Boone in the role of Dennis Wilson. Opening November 4th at The Promenade Playhouse, located at 1404 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA. 90401. Tickets on sale at: www.promenadeplayhouse.com

Eric O'Meara's original stage play is an insider's view into the tumultuous life and times of Dennis Wilson, the flamboyant unsung drummer of The Beach Boys.

Dennis Wilson Forevermore: A Beach Boy's Fable, is a partially fictionalized behind the scenes drama. It's a rock and roll history lesson and look at how an abusive father ultimately and tragically shaped the lives of Dennis and BrIan Wilson and 3 decades of music.

The show is a fable about a real Rock and Roll Star with all of the hard drinking, womanizing, sex, drugs, fame, fortune and failure that accompanied Dennis Wilson's life.

Ryan Boone, will be performing in the lead role as Dennis Wilson. He is a Promenade Playhouse regular. His most recent appearance at The Playhouse was in "The Dining Room," directed by Natalia Lazarus.

THE CAST

Ryan Boone "Dennis Wilson"

John Staley "BrIan Wilson"

Glenn Ratcliffe "Murry Wilson"

Christian Velky "Carl Wilson"

Justin Baltz "Mike Love"

Daniel Stevens Al Jardine"

Mark Casamento "Charles Manson"

Dennis Frederick "Marina Manager"

Ralph Radebaugh "Gregg Jakobson / Reporter"

Patrizia Barretto "Barbara Charren"

Jasmine Demain "Diana"

Donna Slatton "Karen Lamm"

THE PRODUCTION TEAM

Executive Producer, Written and Developed by Eric O'Meara

Produced, Directed and Developed by Natalia Lazarus

Assistant Director and Stage Manager - Tom Waters

Technical Director, Lighting and Set Design by Argent Lloyd

Multi Media Design by Heide Fliegner

Costume Design by Gaby Acosta

Music by Eva King

Publicity by Sandra Kuker PR

MORE ABOUT THE PRODUCTION

O'Meara's script explores how Murry Wilson developed his sons into The Beach Boys by ruling with an iron fist that eventually sent Brian into drug use and depression and Dennis down a road of destructive behavior that included the alcohol and drug abuse that may have contributed ultimately to his untimely drowning death that many believe was in fact suicide.

Developed and Directed by Natalia Lazarus, the play features multi media effects by Heide Fleigner with set design by Argent Lloyd and will feature original music by Eva King reflecting the inimitable style of The Beach Boys and the iconic sounds of Dennis Wilson.

Lazarus has staged the show in a dynamic, cross cutting of locations on a multi-level set that includes Dennis Wilson's boat, The Harmony, various recording studios and back stage concert halls. The audience learns of how Dennis Wilson was the inspiration behind some of the greatest Beach Boy songs written by the eldest Wilson brother Brian. We see Dennis's personality as a wild child teenager evolve into a soulful and caring yet tortured man with forays into the Manson Family and a penchant for infidelity that leads to the demise of his multiple marriages. This play is a sad look into a beautiful man.

SURF REFLECTIONS: AN EXHIBIT - Commemorating Dennis Wilson and The Beach Boys

Running in conjunction with the play will be "Surf Reflections: an Exhibit Commemorating Dennis Wilson and The Beach Boys."

A gallery exhibit of locally crafted artwork that reflects the Southern California surfin' lifestyle personified by Dennis Wilson and The Beach Boys.

Featured artists with works for sale include Thomas Ramey (Sculpures), Catrina Gula (Beach Scenes), Jim Rajner (Surfboards) and Nicholas Vicknair's Resin Abstracts.

Opening at the Promenade Playhouse on November 4th and running Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm through December 17th. (Dark Thanksgiving weekend.) Promenade Playhouse is located at 1404 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica 90401 Phone (310)-656-8070. General admission is $27.00

Tickets and information are available at: www.promenadeplayhouse.com

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