Esther, a new musical
by SoundBeacon Entertainment
Feb. 10, 2018
Saturday
Music and Lyrics by Glenna Bowman and Thomas Azar
Book by Glenna Bowman & Matthew Shead
A stage reading to be presented February 10, 2018, at Zach Theatre's Kleberg Stage.
Set in Ancient Persia, "Esther, A New Musical," is the tale of a young Jewish woman who dreams of traveling the world. But when the king's anti-Semitic advisor conscripts young virgins from across the land to choose a new queen, Esther finds herself unwillingly at the center of the king's court, where she discovers the most important choices in life are often those we make when we are out of options.
This original work, by Austin trio, Glenna Bowman, Matthew Shead and Thomas Azar, will be presented as a stage reading. Actors will present the entire show, including dialogue and songs, but without sets or full costumes. You and the other audience members will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the show that could impact future development work. This is a unique opportunity you won't want to miss!
Here they are! This amazing group of performing artists will appear in the stage reading of "Esther, A New Musical," presented on Zach Theatre's Kleberg Stage, Saturday, February 10, 2018.
CAST
ESTHER (HADASSAH) - Ryan Smith
MORDECAI - Steve Williams
KING XERXES - Matthew Redden
HAMAN - Creighton Moench
SURI - Emily Villarreal
AMIRA - Elizabeth Neiman
DALIA - Jessica Brynn Cohen
HARBONA - Phil Rodriguez
HATHAK - Jeremiah Abdullah
HEGAI - Kirk Kelso
JUILY - Susan Johnston Taylor
TAMIR - Bennett Neiman
ZERESH - Laura Freeman
ENSEMBLE -Michele' Crowder
Matthew Redden
Matt Edwardsen, Thomas Azar, Kfir Gov, Peter Littleton, Ann Pittman, Nina Huitt, Matthew Shead
Demo tracks recorded at Evil Snail Studios, Austin, TX (Nov 2015 & Nov 2017)
* Special thanks to Matthew Redden for vocals on "Every Time She Walks By!" (Nov 2017)
* Thank you, Megan Rabuse, for reprising Esther in "Living the Dream!" (Nov 2017)
* Nov 2015 tracks recorded by Matthew Edwardsen, Nina Huitt,Evelyn LaLonde,
Peter Littleton, Ann Pittman, Megan Rabuse, Matthew Shead
Thomas Azar (piano), Jeff Azar (drums), Kfir Gov (audio engineer)
Esther, a new musical
by Glenna Bowman, Thomas Azar, Matthew Shead
SoundBeacon Entertainment
February 10, 2018
February 10, 2018
7:00 p.m.
Zach Theatre, Kleberg Stage
1421 Riverside, Austin, Tx 78704
at Lamar and Riverside, behind the Zach Topfer Theatre
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