Actors Theatre of Indiana Casts World Premiere of MR. CONFIDENTIAL

Actors Theatre of Indiana has determined the cast for the World Premiere production of Mr. Confidential.

This musical, based on a true story, is a giddy, vibrant tale set in New York and Hollywood at their most glamourous and dangerous. The sizzle starts here: A story of family, dreams, innocence, love and scandal. When Bob Harrison created Confidential Magazine in 1952 he gave the public gossip, humor and sex.

But he also offered something totally unexpected - the truth about the rich and famous! It quickly became the #1 selling magazine in America. Soon, Bob wasn't just telling the story, he was the story, with headlines, scandals and a wild ride of his own.

Not only is the storyline exciting, but the fact that the cast was selected from Central Indiana actors - all getting the unique experience of performing in a World Premiere - is even more exciting.

The book and lyrics are by Samuel Garza Bernstein, who is also directing the Musical. The leading role of Robert (Bob) Harrison will be played by ATI's own Don Farrell. Co-Founders Cynthia Collins and Judy Fitzgerald will play Edith Tobias and Frances Rushmore, respectively.

Other cast members include:

ACTOR: ROLE:

Diana O'Halloran Jeannie Douglas

Shelbi Berry Marjorie Meade

Tim Fullerton Howard Rushmore

Jacob Butler Michael Tobias

John B. Vessels, Jr. Walter Winchell

Jaddy Ciucci Francesca De La Pena

Kieran Danaan Fred Meade

Jason Frierson Preston Wright

Emily Bohannon Gail Forrester

Megan Arrington Betty Zeidler

Matthew Conwell Alex Coveny

Music will be a big part of the production. Music and Orchestrations by David Snyder. Nathan Perry will Musical Direct and Conduct the band, which includes; Greg Wolff on drums and percussion, Christian Starnes on bass, Neil Broeker on reed, Jeff Anderson on trumpet, Lori Honer on cello.

Willem DeVries will serve as Technical Director, Choreographer and Scenic Designer. Costume Designer is Tony Sirk. Amanda French is Wig Master and Baxter Chambers will be Lighting Designer. The positions of Projection and Sound Designer will both be carried out by Zach Rosing. Rounding out the crew for this production will be Kevin Casey as Production Stage Manager with Assistant Stage Manager, Emma Littau.

Plan to attend this once in a lifetime experience of taking part in a World Premiere production and enjoying the talent of these Central Indiana performers. Mr. Confidential will be performed at The Studio Theater on the campus of The Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Indiana, April 28, 2023 through May 14, 2023. Tickets are available at atistage.org or by visiting the Center for the Performing Arts website.

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