Insignificant Others, a New Musical, Opens at Zeum 7/14

Insignifiant Others, the original romantic musical comedy by composer, playwright and lyricist L. Jay Kuo of San Francisco, opens July 14 at the Zeum Theatre (221 4th Street at Howard in Yerba Buena Gardens); directed by George Quick.

"Insignificant Others is a story of love and friendship, following the romantic foibles of five friends – two gay men and three straight women – who move to San Francisco from the Midwest seeking love and adventure," explains press materials, "Jordan and Luke are two gay-boy best friends, but Luke discovers and develops romantic feelings for Jordan after they move out to San Francisco.  Jordan falls for an ambiguously oriented co-worker, and as Jordan plots to uncover the true sexuality of his love interest, Luke grows increasingly despondent and takes precipitous action that tears the circle of friends apart."

Beginning life as a staged reading in May of 2005 in San Francisco, Insignificant Others premiered July 2006 as part of the New Conservatory Theatre Center's In-Concert Series.  Insignificant Others (also known as ISO)was awarded Best Original Musical Script by the Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle for 2006.

The cast includes Sarah Kathleen Farrell (Margaret), Jason Hoover (Jordan), Andrew Sa (Luke), Erin Diamantides (Jeannine), Lillian Askew (Kristen).

Insignificant Others begins performances July 13 at the Zeum Theater at Yerba Buena Gardens (221 Fourth Street at Howard, San Francisco). 

Previews are July 13 at 8PM and July 14 at 2PM.  Opening is July 14 at 8PM with performances through August 26. Show times are July 14 – 28, Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM; and Sunday July 29 at 2PM.  August 2 – 26, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8PM; and Sundays at 2PM.

For tickets ($35 weekdays, $39 weekends) and information visit www.isomusical.com.