VIDEO: Big Block Theatrical's INAPPROPRIATE Musical Launches Kickstarter Campaign

13 years ago a musical entitled INAPPROPRIATE with a book by Michael Sottile and Lonnie McNeil, premiered Off-Broadway. Created from the journal entries and poetry of teenagers, INAPPROPRIATE is a pop-rock musical that deals with current issues that teenagers face.

From November 14-24, 2013, Big Block Theatrical is bringing this inspiring musical back to the stage, as it presents a workshop at LA's Odyssey Theatre . INAPPROPRIATE recently launched a Kickstarter Campaign inviting all those who were fans of the show when it premiered and the many whom have been affected by it since to join the journey from LA to a full production in New York City. As well as garnering support for the show's fans, this campaign will help defray the workshop costs and help bring the show to NYC. Click below to watch the Kickstarter video!

One of the last musicals to perform on the old Theatre Row, INAPPROPRIATE ran Off-Broadway to much acclaim in 2000 and was extended multiple times. During the run, the show and its message were featured on both the "Today Show" and the "Queen Latifah Show."

As part of the interactivity, some of the Kickstarter rewards include, lunch with Broadway and Film producers, a one on one with celebrated choreographer Ray Leeper to an associate producer's credit for future productions (and actually steal for only $10,000, on Broadway that title will go for at least $100K). With the excitement about INAPPROPRIATE and its journey East has caught the attention of the Kickstarted Documentary who have at has been following the production team around documenting their progress.

"We decided to partner with Kickstarter in order to connect with former fans of the show who might not know that the musical was being brought back. We felt that it would be a great way to reach those fans who were deeply affected by the project, and who might want to support it's upcoming workshop. Kickstarter allows backers to be a part of the project for just $1. As much as we hope to reach and exceed our financial goal, connecting with former and new fans of the project is the most desired goal." - Jamie Bendell, Big Block Theatrical

With this partnership, Big Block Theatrical is exploring how to maximize creative output with current technology such as Kickstarter, by highlighting the inclusionary elements of crowd funding Big Block Theatrical looks to build a loyal and dedicated fan base and to see if there is enough of a financial and interested base to help launch theatrical projects of this scale.

INAPPROPRIATE has a book by Michael Sottile and Lonnie McNeil (Eubie!, Ain't Misbehavin', Bubbling Brown Sugar); music and lyrics by Michael Sottile (Torch Song Trilogy, JOAN., Snowman In The Dunes), co- directed by Michael Sottile & Ray Leeper, choreography by Ray Leeper ("So You Think You Can Dance," "The X Factor") and musical direction by Keith Harrison (The Boys From Syracuse, Million Dollar Quartet). Inappropriate will begin on November 14 through November 24 at LA's Odyssey Theatre (2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd) tickets are $25 and can be purchased by visiting Plays411.com.

The talented young cast includes: Brenna Bloom, Grant Jordan, Chase O'Donnell, Lexy Panterra, Honey Ribar, Marco Ramos, Austin Scott, Aaron Scheff, Benjamin Shuman, Aliya Stuart, Charlotte Mary Wen. Creative team includes: Lighting & Projections Design by Marc Brickman (Young Frankenstein, Blue Man Group),Lighting & Projection Design by Dietrich Juengling, Sound Design by Martin Carrillo ( J.O.B. the Hip Hopera: LA Ovation Award Nom, Antebellum New Orleans 1836:LA Ovation Winner), Set Design by Ellen Rousseau (The Weight of Water), Costume Design by Shane Ballard , Musical Arrangement by Peter Keisewalter (upcoming The Hills Are Alive), Vocal Design by Ann Marie Milazzo (Next to Normal, Spring Awakening).

INAPPROPRIATE

Runs November14 - 24, 2013

At LA's Odyssey Theatre (2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd)

Performance schedule: Thursday - Saturday at 8PM; Sunday at 3PM

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by visiting Plays411.net

For full bios and more information visit www.InappropriateTheMusical.com

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