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SNAP! Productions presents
A NEW BRAIN
Nov 17, 2005 - Dec 11, 2005
Filled with beguiling, buoyant melody [and] witty and original lyrics . . . The kind of musical theatre invention we have come to expect from this gifted artist.
— InTheatre.
" Apt and original . . . A fascinating story. "
— N. Y. Post
``It contains some of Finn`s best, wittiest and most darkly comic work...``
— USA Today
``A show that`s charming, great fun and has a big-enough-to-burst heart.``
— Curtain Up
For reservations please call 402-341-2757
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If a dancing frog can sing about people losing their virginity to those with whom they have no affinity, then a composer can survive a fatal brain tumor and write a musical in response to his experiences. What are we talking about... A New Brain... the latest musical to be produced by SNAP! Productions.
A NEW BRAIN takes us on a surreal semiautobiographical tour of a songwriter`s struggle to find meaning in his life when confronted with the possibility of terminal illness. As the songwriter fights to survive, he`s supported by his lover and his neurotic best friend, doted on by his very Jewish mother, surrounded by disgruntled nurses, animated hospital staff and tormented by a sadistic frog, who is his employer. Ultimately, the songwriter finds salvation in art and music and the people around him, allowing us to see that humor and joy coexist in our darkest moments. An old story perhaps, but one that A New Brain tells with a sense of humor and generosity that lift the show and our spirits at the same time. A New Brain is musical medicine from the heart meant to inspire and encourage-and that is just what it does.
Roxanne Wach directs this absorbingly intense musical with musical direction by Rod Carlson.
SNAP! Productions is pleased to present A New Brain, November 17 - December 11, 2005 at 3225 California Street.
There will be no show on Thanksgiving.
Curtain times are 8:00 pm, Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 6:00 pm on Sundays. The theater opens 45 minutes before curtain time. Reservations may be made by calling 402-341-2757 .
Tickets are $15.00, general admission; $12.00, students, senior citizens, and TAG members.
The November 20, 2005 performance will be sign language interpreted for the hearing impaired.
CAST
Gordon Michael Schwinn
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Lenny Houts
Lisa, A Homeless Lady
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Stacie Lamb
Rhoda
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Amanda Miller
Waitress
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Jennifer Gilg
Mr. Bungee
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Michal Simpson
Richard, the nice nurse
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Derrick Crawford
Nancy D., the thin nurse
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Jennifer Gilg
Dr. Jafar Berensteiner
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Dan Wach
The Minister
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Roger Bennett
Roger Delli-Bovi
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Roderick Cotton
Mimi Schwinn
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Terry DeBenedictis
STAFF
Director
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Roxanne Wach
Music Director, piano
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Rod Carlson
Choreographer
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Rox Wach
Dance Captains
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Michal Simpson and Wolfgang Wach
Producer
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Liz Heim
Stage Manager
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Liz Heim
Costume Design
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Nancy Ross & Ron Osborn
Wig & Hair Consultant
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Roger Bennett
Set Design
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Roxanne Wach
Lighting Design
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Michael Arch
Sound Design
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Dave Podendorf
Properties Design
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Roxanne Wach
Properties
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Rhonda Hall, Liz Heim
Sound Technician
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Dave Podendorf
Light Technician
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Denise Chevalier
Medical Advisors
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Rod Carlson, Terry DeBenedictis, Derrick Crawford
Set Construction
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Roxanne Wach, Dan Wach, Michal Simpson, Liz Heim
Sign Language Interpreter
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Gary Beck
Publicity
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Todd Brooks
Poster, Program & Publicity Photos
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Mark Cramer
Box Office Manager
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Liz Heim
Lobby Art Curator
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Tom Reardon
ORCHESTRA
Music Director &
Piano
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Rod Carlson
Clavinova
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Keefer Peterson
Percussion
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Travis Kilpatrick
Woodwinds
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Theresa Vacanti
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