Songs For A New World at Downriver Actors Guild

Tear Down Walls and Discover Truths in Songs for a New WorldOne weekend only, presented by the Downriver Actors Guild(Wyandotte, Mich. August 14, 2019) Come join the Downriver Actors Guild as theydebut their production of Songs for a New World.The first musical from Tony Award winner, Jason Robert Brown (Parade, Bridges ofMadison County), this moving collection of powerful songs examines life, love and thechoices that we make. Songs for a New World is, according to Brown, about onemoment. Its about hitting the wall and having to make a choice, or take a stand, or turnaround and go back. These are the stories and characters of today, the Songs for aNew World.With a rousing score that blends elements of pop, gospel and jazz, featuring tightharmonies and darling vocals, Songs for a New World transports its audience from thedeck of a Spanish sailing ship bound for a new land, to the ledge of a New Yorkpenthouse. Characters range from a young man in the Bronx who dreams of becominga famous basketball player to a forlorn and neglected Mrs. Claus lamenting asChristmas approaches.Downriver Actors Guilds Songs for a New World, directed by Tamara Laflin, featuresthe talents of Melanie Aue, Mishana Green, Christopher Joseph, and Sam Ramirez.The show is produced by Debbie Aue and the team features vocal direction by GeraldHymer and music direction by Jeremy St. Martin.The show runs September 12-14 at 7:30 pm and Sunday September 15 at 3:00 pm.Tickets for the performances are Seniors/Students $16.00 and Adults $18.00.*Opening night tickets will only be $14.00*About the Downriver Actors GuildThe Downriver Actors Guild Theater group is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organized for thebenefit of members of the community to provide education, entertainment and exposureto cultural experiences. The objectives of the organization are to produce the highestquality shows, to be a positive impact on our community, and to be an organizationwhere everyone is welcome and has fun. We do this for the love of theater.

Authors

• Daisy Prince
• Jason Robert Brown