Hello Beautiful People,
WELL, it happened! The first ever DUETS concert happened at 54 Below on May 2nd, at 11pm.
I’m…thrilled.
But, before I say anything else, gratitude must be paid to the composers, my band, and my brilliant cast – Joe Iconis, Ryan Scott Oliver, Rob Rokicki, Zoe Sarnak, Will Buck, Nick Grinlinton, TJay Kowalchuk, Tristan Marzeski, Loni Ackerman (CATS, EVITA), Josh Bates, Alex Brightman (Big Fish), Anna Ty Bergman, Melanie Brook, Daisy Eagan (The Secret Garden), Kerri George, Taylor Harlow, F.Michael Haynie (Holler If You Hear Me), Melissa Rose Hirsch,Siri Howard (Sweeney Todd at the NY Philharmonic), Jesse James Keitel, Lauren Marcus, Ellyn Marie Marsh (Kinky Boots), Angelo McDonough, Molly Model, Jessica Mortellaro, TJ Newton, Taylor Noble (A Lasting Impression), Katy Rea, Andrea Ross, Preston Sadlier (Next to Normal tour), Jacob Samuels, Bret Shuford (The Little Mermaid), Betsy Struxness (Matilda), Stephanie Turci, Gabe Violett (Spring Awakening), Jason “SweetTooth” Williams (The Disappearing Man), Natalie Weiss (Everyday Rapture), Alan Wiggins (Beautiful: The Carol King Musical), and Remy Zaken (Spring Awakening).
I truly love each and every one of you.
Highlighting the work of new musical theater composers, DUETS with The Write Teacher(s), Volume 1 was a concert that bridged the gap between aspiring and working performers in New York City.
It was a tremendous success.
The entire evening was as a beautiful example of the sweetness of life, the beauty of art, and the power of dreams. There’s great things in store for this particular series, which I’ll share soon!!
Live, Love, Learn,