A New Brain

January 13, 2012 — January 29, 2012

Parish Theatre

  • Synopsis
  • Cast & Crew
  • Production Team
  • Show Dates & Info

Musical

How do you write a musical about brain surgery? With humor, wit and compassion; that’s how. This quirky, autobiographical work by award-winning composer William Finn (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) is nothing short of wonderful. At the center of the action is Gordon, a talented but neurotic would-be Broadway composer forced to make a living writing what he considers to be inconsequential ditties for a children’s TV show. When he finds himself in the hospital facing a life-threatening condition, he begins to re-evaluate life, love, mortality and the healing power of art. Throughout his ordeal Gordon learns to appreciate life’s precious moments and finds new inspiration to compose the songs he wants to write. Don’t be frightened off by the subject matter; in no way is this General Hospital, the Musical! MATURE THEMES, LANGUAGE

“Funny, sharp, and totally original…”
– Newsweek

Cast

Homeless Lady – CHRISTIE LEE COLEMAN
Gordon – NICK GRAFFAGNA
Rhoda – ELLEN JENDERS
Doctor – MARCUS A. JORDAN
Mr. Bungee – PRESTON MISNER
Roger – JAMES MURRAY
Waitress/Nancy – LAURA STUART OBENAUF
Richard – COLTON STEELE
Mimi – ELIZABETH TERREL
Minister – KEVIN J. WATSON II

Crew

Assistant Stage Manager – KAITLYNN HOLEWA

Director – JAY BERKOW
Musical Director – COURTNEY PHELPS
Choreographer – JAY BERKOW
Projection/Scenic Designer – JACK YATES
Costume Designer – SHANNON HEALY
Lighting Designer – BRADY KING
Sound Designer – SEAN MICHAEL SMALLMAN
Technical Director – PHILLIP A. MILLER
Properties Master – KELSEY LUEKEN
Stage Manager – KYLE WATERMAN

January 13 – January 29, 2012