Brelby has some exciting projects in the works this summer…and while we’re not ready to announce them all just yet, we do have a lot of action taking place at The Playhouse throughout the month of May. We’re deep into rehearsals for the Arizona premiere of Fly By Night, a beautiful new musical that received it’s New York premiere at Playwrights Horizons in 2014. The sweet story follows Harold McClam, an average sandwich maker and aspiring musician and the two sisters (Daphne and Miriam) with whom his life is soon intertwined. Set amongst the historic Northeast blackout of 1965, the show explores love, loss, light and darkness…and the way that…
Season 11 Original Play Semi-Finalists
Join us in congratulating the semi-finalists for our 2019 Season. These playwrights were selected from over 400 submissions, and will now progress to a reading committee comprised of several of Brelby’s core artists. The finalists will be announced this Fall at our Season 11 Reveal Event. SEMI-FINALISTS Wolves of Sherwood by Chelsea Frandsen Fabulous Monsters by Diana Burbano Grímnismál (Or, The Magpie Play) by Alex Tuchi A Sense of Wonder by Ilana Lydia Beureaucrazy by Kate Danley Any Day Now by Nat Cassidy Grace, or the Art of Climbing by Lauren Feldman HORROR SEMI-FINALISTS Flipping Fitcher’s Bird by Kirt Shineman Devil Land by Desi Moreno-Penson The Frankenstein Sisters by Paco…
Company Corner: Meet Sophie
Brelby’s company members comprise our core ensemble. They take on administrative tasks to help keep our theatre running smoothly, but they are so much more than just volunteers. Our company members set the bar as leaders, artists, and humans as to what Brelby’s executive team expects from our collaborative artists. They are dedicated, driven, reliable, creative, and compassionate. Today’s Company Corner features an interview between Brelby’s Artistic Director Shelby Maticic, and one of our most recent additions to the company, Sophie Chavez. Sophie made her Brelby debut in the ensemble of Dogfight, and has been seen in The 3rd Annual Miscast Concert, Elf Academy, The 2nd Annual Night of Shorts, and most recently…
Company Corner: Meet Jonathan
Brelby’s company members comprise our core ensemble. They take on administrative tasks to help keep our theatre running smoothly, but they are so much more than just volunteers. Our company members set the bar as leaders, artists, and humans as to what Brelby’s executive team expects from our collaborative artists. They are dedicated, driven, reliable, creative, and compassionate. Today’s Company Corner features an interview between Brelby’s Artistic Director Shelby Maticic, and one of our most recent additions to the company, Jonathan Gradilla. Jonathan has been seen on the Brelby stage in Quest for Claus: the Musical, unexpected, Peter and the Starcatcher and Heathers the Musical. He was also a part of the stage management team…
Company Corner: Meet James
Brelby’s company members comprise our core ensemble. They take on administrative tasks to help keep our theatre running smoothly, but they are so much more than just volunteers. Our company members set the bar as leaders, artists, and humans as to what Brelby’s executive team expects from our collaborative artists. They are dedicated, driven, reliable, creative, and compassionate. Today’s Company Corner features an interview between Brelby’s Artistic Director Shelby Maticic, and one of our most recent additions to the company, James Beneze. James has been seen on the Brelby stage in Quest for Claus: the Musical, The Pledge, and The 4th Annual Miscast Concert. Some of his behind the scenes credits include Heathers the…
Congratulations to the cast of Spin!
Spin By Shelby Elise Maticic Directed by Brian Maticic March 23-24, 30-31, April 6-7, 13-14 @ 7:30pm March 25, April 8 @ 2pm Spin tells the story of the Derby Dames, a hot shot team in the fast paced world of roller derby. When their star jammer is laid up with a 9 month injury, the Dames reluctantly agree to bring on the team captain’s sister Dahlia. Dahlia, a high school physics teacher, is drawn to the science of the sport…but will she be able to handle the cutthroat competition? Cast: Dahlia- April Rideout Iris- Melody Chrispen Joey- Jon Gradilla Scarlett- Shelby Huston Gwen- Elle Broeder Bella- Sarah Bary…
Congratulations to the cast of Heathers the Musical
Book, Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe & Kevin Murphy Directed by Shelby Maticic Music Direction by CJ O’Hara Feb 9-10, 16-17, 23-24, March 2-3 @ 7:30pm, Feb 11, 18, 25 @ 2pm Based on the classic 1989 film, Westerberg High is ruled by a shoulder-padded, scrunchie-wearing junta: Heather, Heather, and Heather, the hottest and cruelest girls in all of Ohio. But misfit Veronica Sawyer rejects their evil regime for a new boyfriend, the dark and sexy stranger J.D., who plans to put the Heathers in their place – six feet under. Veronica: Maddie Cichon JD: Nathan Sheppard Heather Chandler: Amelia Huot Heather McNamara: Amanda Glenn Heather Duke:…
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