Aurway Repetory Theatre Debut With RED - A New Musical

RED follows a group of teenagers who, brought together by a web of life altering circumstances, try to stop their neighborhood community center from being closed by the new Mayor. Inspired by Brothers Grimm tales, RED takes us on a journey of friendship, bravery, and just how many colors life can bring us.

RED explores a plethora of intense topics that are relevant and relatable, not only on a personal level, but mirrored throughout the makeup of our society. From domestic violence and corruption, to the effects absentee parents and rape, RED discusses topics that most urban communities experience but rarely speak on.

Initially written in 2015, RED has had two full cast workshops and public readings in Los Angeles, directed by writer, Lawrence Dandridge and choreographed by Jared "Izryel" Mathis (choreographer of "Something Like a Fairytale" at the National Black Theatre Festival 2017). This production will mark the team's first endeavor under Dandridge's new Production Company; Aurway Repetory Theatre.

TRIGGER WARNING: Depictions of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Children under the age of 14 are advised to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Written/Composed/Directed by: Lawrence Dandridge

Choreography by: Jared "Izryel" Mathis and Lawrence Dandridge.

Staring Triana Jackson as Francis 'Red' Reed. Marcus Beckett, Aaron Bowes, and Samantha Corderro join her as Jack Reed, Trevor King, and Gabriella Gardner, the modern teenage equivalents to The Brothers Grimm characters they're inspired by. Angelica Staikos takes on the role of Vivian Crenshaw, the step mother to Gabriella, with Kathryn Anne-Marie and Brandon Emann as her twin children, Tia and Tim. Jeanel LeBlanc plays Elaine Reed along side Veronica Gonmiah who is staring as Jenna Washington. Jeremiah Trusty and John 'Chevy' Chevalier tackle the roles of Mayor Allen Wolf and his son, Daryl.

The Ensemble is made up of Rob Marrero, Alneesha Harris, Taphanese Braswell, Martin Carpenter, Branden Mangan, and Taylor Michelle Feldman. Featured Shadow dancers consist of Genevieve Waterbury as Cinderella, Jared 'Izryel' Mathis as Jack and The Bean Stalk, Duane Banks as Prince Charming, and Caylia Wallace as Red Riding Hood.

Assistant Directed by Veronica Gonmiah who also covers all media content. Costumes, props, and Set Design by Gonmiah and Dandridge. Music Productions and Arrangements by David Ricco and Dandridge. Executively Produced by JayNemar Smith with Dandridge. Stage Management by Elimu Curtis Jr. And Lenyx Rose. Projection Design by Jack Armellin. Lighting Design by Dandridge.

Performance Dates:
September 4 @ 6:15pm
September 8 @ 8:30pm
September 9 @ 1pm - Sunday

Location:
The Hudson Guild Theater
441 West 26 Street
(between 9th and 10th Avenues)
New York, NY 10001

Tickets: $25 General Admission
http://newyorktheaterfestival.com/red-a-new-musical/

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