Preview of "[title of show]" by Theatre Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CT - Theatre Fairfield, Fairfield University’s resident production company, will close its 2020-2021 season with “[title of show],” a musical with a book by Hunter Bell and music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen. “[title of show]” will be performed Wednesday, April 14 through Saturday, April 17 at 8:00pm, with a 2:00pm matinee on Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18.

Performances will be held virtually on YouTube. Tickets are now on sale at the Quick Center Box Office: $10 general admission, $5 for all students. Call the Box Office at (203)254-4010 or buy tickets online at https://quickcenter.fairfield.edu/.

Due to the current regulations in place because of the pandemic, “[title of show]” will be livestreamed on YouTube. You will be able to sit comfortably in your home and watch the performance! When you purchase a ticket, you will then be sent a YouTube link via email on the day of the performance. Theatre Fairfield will have Tech Support on call to assist you as needed.

“[title of show]” is directed by Dr. Martha S. LoMonaco, the resident director of Theatre Fairfield. “‘[title of show]’ is the ultimate meta-musical,” according to LoMonaco. “It's about four people creating a musical play about four people writing a musical play. The men--longtime best friends anxious to get their talents out in the world--take the lead and invite their women friends--creative actor/singer/writers--to join them. Their friendship and artistic collaboration are at the heart of the show and what it's really all about,” LoMonaco said. “[title of show]” is being rehearsed and performed live and in-person with a virtual audience. Actors sing, dance, and act unmasked in their “pods,” structures that allow actors to safely create live theatre during a pandemic. “[title of show]” is groundbreaking for Theatre Fairfield, as they will be delving into the realm of film and television with the amount of camera work necessary for this production. The final product, while live, will also show the work of Video Engineer Park Lytle ’21 as he edits and arranges performers digitally to create a virtual experience unlike anything Theatre Fairfield has done before.

As LoMonaco said, “‘[title of show]’ is filled with optimism, creativity, adventure, and camaraderie. Creative people coming together to make theatre happen, despite all odds, and who just keep going, no matter what obstacles are thrown in their path. It's perfect for NOW; when we need to say YES! to moving forward together boldly, with artistry, and with love.” Theatre Fairfield’s production demonstrates that, not only is this at the core of the story, but also at the heart of what they are creating with this production. For a behind the scenes look at “[title of show],” check out their weekly video series “Part of it All – Behind the Scenes with ‘[title of show],’” which can be found at https://www.theatre-fairfield.org/part-of-it-all.

The “[title of show]” cast features Kiersten Bjork ’21, Tracy Ferguson ’22, Carlin Fournier ’22, Brady Hanney ’24, and guest artist Kenneth Gartman. The production’s artistic team includes musical director Michael Ciavaglia, movement director/choreographer Brad Roth, producer and scenic designer Lynne Porter, costume designer and props manager Julie Leavitt, technical director Anne Kendall, stage manager Kierstin Jones, and assistant stage manager Chloe Cofini.

Tickets are now on sale at the Quick Center Box Office: $10 general admission, $5 for all students. Call the Box Office at (203)254-4010 or buy tickets online at https://quickcenter.fairfield.edu/.