106.7's Broadway In Bryant Park is Back!

This week kicks of 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway in Bryant Park's 2015 season!

The best of Broadway will be presented FREE on six consecutive Thursdays this summer with ‘106.7 LITE FM’s Broadway in Bryant Park 2015’ – a lunchtime series kicking off this Thursday, July 9 on the Bryant Park Stage. Hosted by LITE FM’s on-air personalities, the 15^th annual presentation of open-air, On- and Off- Broadway lunch hour performances will run through Thursday, August 13. This year’s 106.7 LITE FM’S Broadway in Bryant Park is presented by NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Aruba Tourism Authority and SheaMoisture.

 

Celebrating 15 years of providing free theatre entertainment, ‘106.7 LITE FM’s Broadway in Bryant Park’ will run from 12:30 p.m. ET - 1:30 p.m. ET on the following Thursdays; July 9; July 16; July 23; July 30; August 6; and August 13. The Bryant Park stage is located at 6th Avenue between 40th and 42nd Streets. 

Be sure to come out. You won't want to miss this week. Performing will be cast members of Wicked, Stomp, Fuerza Bruta and Shoulda Been You. See you then Thespians!

-Celeste

A Special Valentine's Treat

A special love-themed episode of Middle (St)age is premiering tomorrow, February 12 on Stage17 just in time for Valentine’s Day!  In this sidesplitting web series, actress Stacia Fernandez stars as alter ego Marina Lippon, a quirky 40-something actress who takes viewers of her vlog on a journey through a new “middle stage” of life.  Each episode celebrates a different holiday and this week’s show is all about her time spent on the fictitious online dating site, aptly named DATERS. Follow along as Marina walks us through her roster of newfound men – or DOFFS as she likes to call them. Dudes Over Forty…or Fifty.

The link and embed code can be found below to this hilarious episode featuring Marina’s take on Jim the Trainer, Fred the Super, and Dave the Musician (who knows every hidden taco truck in NYC).

That's right Thespians!   Stage 17 is pretty rad, aren't they? They, like us, connect theater and new media! I'd definitely keep an eye out for updates on them if I were you! 

Check out this special Valentine's Day treat right from them to you! Haven't heard of them yet? 
Remember that Middle (St)age introduces us to the quirky and upbeat Marina, a 40-something Broadway veteran who uses her fictional vlog to chronicle the trials and tribulations of an aging ingénue… as soon as she can figure out where the “Record” button is.

Want more? Go through PRTC to find other articles revolving around Stage17! Click on the label "Stage 17" below!

-Celeste 

"And We're Patched!"

....And we're back! Sorry to everyone for the wait! This came for a variety of reasons:
Technical Difficulties
Posts not posting, photos not uploading, queued posts set to post in 2016.
It was a mess.
But we're back now and more ready than ever! Thank you everyone who stayed with us through it all!


Perhaps a contest to make up for it? We shall see!

Rock on Thespians!
Celeste

Be Their Friend!

When you find someone who has heard of One-Eyed Doll, the response is always the same. "Oh my god I thought I was the only one."

One of the most overlooked killer bands, One-Eyed Doll is definitely not one to miss. In fact, most who discover their music bond together to strengthen this monumental fanbase. With over 11,000+ subscribers on Youtube with over 2 million views, with over 52,000 likes on their Facebook,  this band is set for only success. Having toured with killers like Otep, Mushroomhead, Picture Me Broken and Butcher Babies, this duo, Kimberly and Junior, have done a lot of the best public relations on their own. Not ones to ignore those who make them, they keep close ties with their fans, and are accessible to everyone around them.



"One-Eyed Doll have gained an exceptionally loyal and rapidly growing fan base since 2006 with consistent touring, a solid memorable live performance, and a DIY connection with the fans. The band's live set is an interactive fan-friendly experience that's both heavy/sinister and sweet/vulnerable. Their darkly humored, intense, sometimes quirky and theatrical rock and roll captures the hearts of metal, rock, goth and punk all-ages audiences night after night."






By keeping in close contacts with their audience, posting things like "You are beautiful and special. Keep that in mind today. XO" and adorable things like THIS, is it any wonder their fanbase is so loyal?



The pair is able charm their audience, just as they're sure to with their upcoming album, 'Witches' available for pre-order here. (But we'll get to that in a minute.) From quirky songs like Be My Friend and You're a Vampire to true jam out songs like Roses and Plumes of Death, this band has a song for whatever mood you're in. Now, in the crossing of Rock and theater as that's what PRTC is all about - Kimberly's range is absolutely nuts. In honor of their Tour kicking off on March 4th at the Mesa Theater in Grand Junction and Witches to be released on March 24th, we're going to walk you through our personal favorite album of their's from all the way back in 2012, Dirty. If you're liking what we have to say, be sure to check out their entire catalog here and to track them on their Bandsintown. They're definitiely for fans of Pink Floyd, Creature Feature, The Birthday Massacre, Korn, Icon For Hire, Combichrist and Camelot .



Without further ado, we bring you what we think of Dirty.



Now, while we here love their new material, we chose Dirty because it truly shows the evolution of the band. In 2008, the songs "Plumes of Death," "Roses," and "Fight" were all released on the band's original Monster. All three are really able to exemplify how much the band had grown, and with the newer albums, the growth becomes more apparent.



1. Plumes of Death: The audience's entrance, the band slowly draws the audience into the world of Dirty. The opening instrumental piece really exposes Kimberly's guitar playing and guides you into the band's world in a "down the rabbit hole" style. Melancholy, but elegant in a rock sense. Junior's drumming perfectly accentuates the guitar, and it's no secret that the two mesh incredibly well. Kimberly's voice gracefully pulls you along and enhances the sudden jolt into the first 'clear' words. The first words perfectly mimick the sensation of falling down into a new world and drag you through a sleep like state until entering the pattern of disarray. The song fades out, leaving you in this broken wonderland world as we blend into the next track.



2. Dirty Man: Theater lovers, you'll love kimberly's use of her Thyroarytenoid muscle. Her chest voice immediately wakes you up and engulfs you. Deep and passionate, it's something you could hear the New Yorkers in The Wedding Singer jamming to. In fact, Kimberly might even be able to give Amy a run for her money. Kimberly's execution of this powerful piece tears through the audience and reverberates and really swims through your mind. With a mention of Amy Spanger, Kimberly's vocal control bears strong resemblance to the Amy's Right in Front of Your Eyes despite being far from a cheesy 80's inspired pop song.



3. Envy: Following Dirty Man, Envy really digs deep into your mind and the lyrics drip in just what the title suggests, envy. With lines such as "a perfect version of what I will never be," the lyrics flow perfectly and are quite universal. Kimberly and Junior's artist connection is really shown as being fully polished and solid.



4. Fool Me Once: A five minute softly sang, yet banged out song, is not for everyone. It has the the vocal 'sway' found in Envy, but is paired with a more continual and more evident and powerful drum and guitar presence. The two almost battle for attention, but the band was somehow able to pull all of these strings together into quite a beautiful and elegant yet closer to punk tune. Relatable and a tune of moving past a person who sets you back, the song's back and forth continually mimick the human mind as it tries to wrap itself around being fooled by another person.



5. Weed: A contraste to the last 4 songs, Weed has more of a jazz meets rock meets hillbilly meets children's distorted rhyme. Freeman uses her voice and lyrics to parallel the disorientation associated with the loss of innocence. Similar to Emilie Dickinson, the band uses as few words as possible and leaves it open to interpretation according to each audience member.



6. Menstrual Case: Again, the lyrics offer exactly what the title suggests: continual mood swings as a result of being human. A late night home alone type of song, it can be jammed out to, swayed to, sang along to, and silently enjoyed. OED is once again able to parallel life by contrasting "I am beautiful," with "I am ugly." Used together, these two lines create a sharp separation between the emotions expressed in each verse, something many artists attempt but are not able to accomplish half as well.



7. Liar: Potentially one of the rawest songs on the album, Liar utilizes a variety of vocal techniques and layering to capture angst, sadness and passion poured out. I've said this a lot, but it is ABSURDLY evident that Junior and Kimberly have an amazing artist connection. He's able to perfectly blend and emphasize Kimberly's style. They're both artists with their own medium, but when they come together like they have in this album, they really come together and Liar does one of the best jobs of revealing that.



8. Roses: Contrary to the title, this is a song that's easier to thrash to than ballroom dance to. Roses bares semblance to what Birthday Massacre would be with decomposed lyrics and without synthetic sounds. Entering with an ambulance like ring, the tune would make a killer back track to the end of the world. This is another great example of a re-release that anyone could picture killing zombies with in an 'undead war!'



9. Lonely: Opening the way you'd expect from an underground coffeeshop artist, this song reverberates a sense of familiarness despite being about being alone. By doing such, the song perfectly combats loneliness by yet again wrapping around the human mind and becoming universal. Freeman's voice is once again perfectly conducted to enhance the mood that the song would not be able to convey without her voice and guitar along with Junior's drumming and the sound of the organ in the background. A perfect opening and closing, the song leaves a good taste in your mouth despite the topic the song is based around.



10. Fight: And here we close, having explored what the band has accomplished over time with the re-release of Fight. OED was able to act as moonlight on a lake. Mysterious and shimmering, yet not drawing you into the depths of lows. This album has been able to elicit a sense of companionship and shit a nightlight upon the darkest of times in our lives when we can barely comprehend ourselves. Freeman's screams that are scattered among the first 3 minutes are greeted with a far more hopeful tone that is light and hopeful without having to speak words and is then greeted again by a scream and Kimberly's fast speaking skills and very rock and roll roots at hyper speed.





All in all, this album is an A++ album. "Heavy/sinister and sweet/vulnverable" are the best possible words to describe these killers. Now, are you as hyped for Witches as I am? Also be sure to catch them at one of the following shows to really capture the love that this duo is able to radiate to their fans.

Tour Dates:

Mar 04 Mesa Theater Grand Junction, CO

Mar 06 Moe's Original BBQ Denver, CO

Mar 07 Sunshine Studios Live Colorado Springs, CO

Mar 10 Jake's Lubbock, TX

Mar 11 Fitzgerald's San Antonio, TX

Mar 12 Trees Dallas, TX

Mar 18 Scout Bar Houston, TX

Mar 21 Texas Rock Fest Austin, TX

Mar 22 Southport Music Hall New Orleans, LA

Mar 26 Brass Mug Tampa, FL

Mar 27 Atmosphere Tallahassee, FL

Mar 28 1904 Music Hall Jacksonville, FL

Mar 30 SURREAL AT SURREY Augusta, GA

Apr 01 The Warehouse Clarksville, TN

Apr 02 The International Knoxville, TN

Apr 03 Muncheez Beckley, WV

Apr 04 Fish Head Cantina Halethorpe, MD

Apr 05 Championship Trenton, NJ

Apr 08 Amityville Music Hall Amityville, NY

Apr 09 Smiling Moose Pittsburgh, PA

Apr 10 The Loft Covington, KY

Apr 11 Cheers South Bend, IN

Apr 12 The Agora Ballroom Cleveland, OH

Apr 13 Basement Transmissions Erie, PA

Apr 15 Mojoes Joliet, IL

Apr 16 Vaudville Mews Des Moines, IA

Apr 17 The Firebird St Louis, MO

Apr 18 AfterShock Kansas City, KS

Apr 19 The Labyrinth Oklahoma City, OK

Apr 21 Launchpad Albuquerque, NM

Apr 23 The Flycatcher Tucson, AZ

Apr 24 Club Red Mesa, AZ

Apr 25 The Dive Bar Las Vegas, NV

Apr 26 House Of Blues San Diego, CA

Apr 29 DNA Lounge San Francisco, CA

Apr 30 Lost On Main Chico, CA

                                  May 01 Fat Cat Music House And Lounge Modesto, CA

Rock on Thespians!
Celeste

Rock Of Ages Rocked Out At 106.7 LITE FM's Broadway In Bryant Park Last Week

You heard right folks! Constantine is back! *Cue every screaming thespian who has had the opportunity to see him perform.* I got to see him perform as Drew way back when the show first opened, so this truly is a treat.

I must say, this cast is TO DIE FOR! I love 'em, and I'm a 'well the original cast was better because....'

Check out this super rad interview that PRTC had the gnarly opportunity to conduct last week at Broadway In Bryant Park.

If you haven't yet, gear toward the park this coming Thursday, the last BIBP of the season!  

Matilda, On The Town, Mamma Mia! and MOTOWN will be performing!

Describe the show in one word
Constantine: Fun
Josephine Rose Roberts: Amazing
Katie Webber: Loud [Laughter]

Favorite song to perform

Constantine: Probably the Heaven medley. It's a great moment in the show. We really see Drew and Sherry's characters coming together. We see the potential. And we see that love is maybe greater than Rock and Roll at the end of the day.

Josephine Rose Roberts: Harden My Heart/Shadows of The Night for sure
Katie Webber: Probably Don't Stop Believing

Describe your character in one word

Constantine: Affable.

Josephine Rose Roberts: Feisty
Katie Webber: Bitch [Laughter]

What has been your favorite memory with the cast since joining the show?

Constantine: Oh my gosh, there have been so many from performing on the Tony's to the Tonight Show, and touring all across the country, being a part of the film, so there's a long list of stuff. It's a tremendous thing to be part of. It's a dream really to just create a role on Broadway and be able to see it become a global sensation. Nearly six years later on Broadway and beyond, it's pretty awesome stuff. 

Josephine Rose Roberts: Honestly? Every night.
Katie Webber: Honestly, with my girl Becky over here in the dressing room. It's just pre-show. We put on Fancy by Iggy and just rock out before the show, it's the best.

What is your favorite scene in the show overall?

Constantine: Probably the date scene between Drew and Sherry, Waiting For A Girl. It's just a couple of awkward [cough] 20-somethings, coming together. They're there a little bit, but they just keep missing each other so it's an enjoyable sort of sequence for fans and for us as well.

Josephine Rose Roberts: It would probably be towards the end of the show, when they come to an understanding. It's a great song to sing
Katie Webber: I have to say Hold On Littler Girl where I just scream in Sherrie's face.

What do you think makes this show a hit?

Constantine: I mean, there's really a few really key ingridiants. Ya know, the poop jokes, and the White Snake songs are huge, along with the Journey and Bon Jovi and such, but ya know, it's beyond that. It's really a great book by Chris D'Arienzo, great direction. There have been many juke-box musicals with much bigger songs that have failed miserably, and there's something about this that really touches people. It's nostalgic. They root for Drew. They root for Sherry. There's a heartful, great message underneath all of that maniacal comedy. That's what it's really about. It's opened Broadway up to a whole new generation, brought this music back to pop culture and brought a new audience to Broadway as well.

Josephine Rose Roberts: I think we've helped people remember the good times, especially in their lives. The music takes them back to particular moments that they've had that they always want to go back to and by the time they get to Don't Stop Believing, you honestly believe that there's still goodness and fun, and to watch people remember that is the best part.

Katie Webber: The songs, the music, the energy.

What is your favorite 80's rock band?

Constantine: Bon Jovi

Josephine Rose Roberts: Well, Pink Floyd but they're kind of before... all of them! They're the best. 
Katie Webber: I feel like I have to say Twisted Sister

What do you want future audiences to know about the show?

Constantine: I think that the show is so well crafted. Whether I'm in it or not, it keeps working. Not many shows can say they've been on Broadway for six years unless you're Wicked or Lion King or something like that, which are once in a lifetime type of shows. For me I think it's a little sassy for kids probably under 13 or 14, but it's a lot of fun, it's a great family show. We see generations of grandparents, parents, and kids that have all sort of grown up on this catalogue of music and really connected to the characters. Just come, have fun, have a couple drinks, bring your friends. It's a show that if you're trying to figure out what you want to see in New York, you just know you can come to this and have a great time

Josephine Rose Roberts: You might have some downs, or you're not sure, you want to see a "real musical" or you don't and you just want to have a good time... the reason we're so successful is that it all comes together in the show for a unique experience that EVERYONE will love. We've had kids there, and it'll be their first introduction to rock music, and then their parents who grew up on it. Everyone has a good time and whole generations are getting to hear good music but also there's this amazing story that happens. You know, having a dream and thinking "maybe this won't work out this way," and we can all relate to that, but then having it kind of work out in the end. It's EVERYTHING put into one.

Katie Webber: That there is absolutely NO QUESTION about it, you're going to have a great time.

Still haven't? Check out their performances HERE, HERE, and HERE. And catch these lovelies LIVE at the Helen Hays theater. I haven't seen it here yet, but I did get to catch it years back at the Brooks Atkinson Theatre.

Once at Broadway In Bryant Park

WARNING:
You will fall slowly for Jessie Fisher and Ben Hope if you haven't yet; and you won't be able to go back.

Once.
One word.
Many emotions.

A hit for anyone with a soft side, this show warms your heart and reminds you of how much music affects everything.

Set in Dublin, we meet Guy, a vacuum repair guy. A musician at heart who has begun to give up on music. Insert Girl. Faith restored in a beautiful way.

A subject most teenagers fall into, they become one another's muse while falling slowly for one another.

Small problem? She's still married.

My favorite thing about the show though, most definitely, is the ensemble involvement. Being involved with such a beautiful ensemble on a regular basis (Fordham Prep Drama Society,) I find it really simple to just completely love the ensemble.
The show is one, giant, music-making machine that doesn't have any bad parts.

Lacking complete extravagance, it's a beauty all in its own that could make it more elaborate than Wicked, if only because there is NO SHOW I have ever seen like this.

It will restore your faith, just as it does for Guy, and it will remind you that love does exist. Every song is relatable.
I'm going to point out one song specifically, Leave. It comes before Falling Slowly, no worries. We have all understood the pain behind those words, but the haunting guitar chords that accompany it, make it ONE OF the most memorable songs on the soundtrack. (Though I could say that about every song in the entire show.)

We sat down and spoke to Ben Hope and Jessie Fisher.

Let me just say.

The inter-cast chemistry.

Is.

Simply.

Beautiful.

PRTC: Describe the show in one word.
Jessie Fisher: [Gasp and laughter] In one word!
Ben Hope: Oh, sh*t. [Covers mouth] I'm already cursing and we've said one thing. [Pause] Sh*t is not my answer!
Jessie Fisher: [Laughter] It's about love. Love. 
Ben Hope: Music.
PRTC: Describe your character in one word.

Jessie Fisher: Serious...ly funny. [Laughter] 

Ben Hope: [Catches Jessie's eye and bursts into laughter. Points at her] Cheater! [Laughter] Uh.... Stopped. 

PRTC: Describe your overall experience working on the show in one word.

Jessie Fisher: Amazing!

Ben Hope: Life-changing. 

PRTC: What is your favorite scene in the show?

Jessie Fisher: I like the scene on the- 

Ben Hope: Oh yeah, on the hill.

PRTC: What has been your favorite memory since joining the cast?

Ben Hope: Oh I have a good one actually!

Jessie Fisher: Go ahead

Ben Hope: Last Sunday, we did the show together, and it was like my favorite show that I've ever done. That one single moment is my favorite memory.

Jessie Fisher: [Smiling] That's my favorite too.

Ben Hope: [Laughs and playfully pushes Jessie. The two laugh.] Fair enough.

PRTC: If you can, describe one another in one word. [I omit typing the cuteness that came before this cuteness. You can see it in the video]

Jessie Fisher: You're my best friend!

Ben Hope: Yeah, totally! Bestie.

Jessie Fisher: Bestie?

Ben Hope: Totally [Laughter]

PRTC: What do you think is the best thing about the show?

Jessie Fisher: It doesn't have to be in one word?

Ben Hope: Okay, sweet. [Laughter]

Jessie Fisher: There's no musical like this on Broadway. It's simple and honest and heartfelt. The music's amazing. Everyone plays their own instruments. There's nothing like this show.

Ben Hope: Yeah! If I was going to do it in one word, I would say ensemble... It's just the energy... It's been really good and all those people in there are making some serious magic.

PRTC: There is no known name for Guy and Girl. I think that really keeps the magic going. (And not in a Johanna doesn't know Antony's name way.) After a small bit of discussion with our videographer (Kelly Price) we got to the next question for all of you. What do they want future audiences to know?

Jessie Fisher: This show is going to be running all over the world. It's gonna be in Australia, Korea, Brazil, Canada... They're hoping to add France and Amsterdam. So there's something special about that. It's a world show. It speaks to everybody

Ben Hope: Yeah, it does.

Be sure to check out this pair in action! They're just amazing. Check out their performance Here and Here

Check out our interview with this ADORABLE cast right HERE!

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Stay Wicked my lovelies!

Once Interview coming tomorrow!

Much love to you all!

-Celeste

Heathers at 106.7 Lite FM's Broadway In Bryant Park was SO VERY!

Well, FMGWAC! Yesterday, PRTC got to witness the absolute rip your seams laughing and cry your eyes out beauty that is Heathers: The Musical at both BWBP as well as last night at the New World Stage. From realistic numbers like Beautiful, to the quirky numbers like My Dead Gay Son, Shine A Light, Blue and Freeze Your Brain to songs that you feel, like Seventeen, Lifeboat, Meant To Be Yours and Kindergarten Boyfriend, there is a bit of every emotion in here.
(If you don't feel during Lifeboat or Meant To Be Yours I'm not sure what will make you feel.)

Every high schooler I've met who has seen this show, has connected, laughed, cried, and related.

If you haven't yet you've gotta motor to see Heathers before it closes on August 4th! The cast is full of talent. In all honesty, I don't think I've seen such a myriad of inter-cast love, on-stage talent, on-point costumes, or complete reality from a comedy musical, so color me impressed. This show is NOT going to be a High School Has Been any time soon. Heathers fans, referred to as Corn-Nuts, are by far one of the most dedicated fansicals out there. (Including my lovely group which came in costume to BIBP.)

In all honesty, I can say so much about each member of the cast, almost like never before, about how dazzling this cast is. They're Big Fun, and really do know how to Shine a Light. I really am almost as a loss for words. PLEASE! Do run and see the show! It's worth it beyond belief.  Check out how Very the cast is below!


PRTC: Describe the show in one word
Lauren Cipoletti (New Wave Party Girl): [Laughter] Damage.
Jessica Keenan Wynn (Heather Chandler): Very.
Dustin Sullivan (Beleaguered Geek): Surprising.
Rachel Flynn (Stoner Chick): Oh gosh! Hopeful.
Cait Fairbanks (Young Republicanette): Sassy
Dave Thomas Brown (J.D.): Very


PRTC: Describe your character in one word
Lauren Cipoletti (New Wave Party Girl): Goth
Jessica Keenan Wynn (Heather Chandler): Mythic

Rachel Flynn (Stoner Chick): [Laughter and pondering] I don't want to say hopeful. Lonely! [Laughter] Yeah, backstory!

Dustin Sullivan (Beleaguered Geek): It's, it's right there. How could it be anything but beleaguered.

Cait Fairbanks (Young Republicanette): I play the Young Republicanette, and I'm also the understudy for Veronica, Heather Duke and Heather McNamara.

Dave Thomas Brown (J.D.): Maniacal. 

PRTC: What is your favorite scene in the show?
Lauren Cipoletti (New Wave Party Girl): Shine a Light
Jessica Keenan Wynn: F*ck me gently with a chainsaw

Rachel Flynn (Stoner Chick): Pep Rally. 

Dustin Sullivan (Beleaguered Geek): Uhhhh

Rachel Flynn (Stoner Chick): Wait! You can have the pep rally if you want,  I changed my mind [Laugher]

Dustin Sullivan (Beleaguered Geek): No, you can have the Pep Rally. This side of my brain is freezing!

Rachel Flynn (Stoner Chick): You're doing great

Dustin Sullivan (Beleaguered Geek): The scene with Seventeen.

Cait Fairbanks (Young Republicanette): The breakup scene actually. I don't know why, I just really like that scene actually. I don't know, I just really like it.

Dave Thomas Brown (J.D.): Meant To Be Yours

PRTC: What is your favorite memory since joining the cast?
Lauren Cipoletti (New Wave Party Girl): [Laughter] The first time going on and having this circle we do before every show and we get to say something good and it's fun to be a part of that and actually go on afterwards.
Jessica Keenan Wynn: Laughing on the benches with Kurt and Ram during Dead Gay Son.

Rachel Flynn (Stoner Chick): We threw a homecoming! That was the best. We didn't know each other, but we decided to throw a high school homecoming party. It was awesome.

Dustin Sullivan (Beleaguered Geek): First day is always kind of a magical thing. 

Cait Fairbanks (Young Republicanette): Probably the first day when I met everyone from the New York cast because I had been part of the LA cast, so meeting everyone for the first time and seeing who would be playing who was definitely amazing and one of my favorite memories.Everyone is very nice.

Dave Thomas Brown (J.D.): This might become one of my favorite memories

PRTC: Favorite song to perform?
Lauren Cipoletti (New Wave Party Girl): Big Fun
Jessica Keenan Wynn: Me Inside of Me

Rachel Flynn (Stoner Chick): Candy Store.

Dustin Sullivan (Beleaguered Geek): Probably doing the freeze stuff during the holy sh*t part of Fight For Me.

Cait Fairbanks (Young Republicanette): Probably the Finale, I like the finale a lot.

Dave Thomas Brown (J.D.): Meant To Be Yours

PRTC: Favorite Slurpee Flavor?
Lauren Cipoletti (New Wave Party Girl): [Laughter] Coca Cola because it melts and it's still the same. 
Jessica Keenan Wynn: None. I actually don't drink Slurpees. I'm a vegan and a health nut.

Rachel Flynn (Stoner Chick): Coke.

Dustin Sullivan (Beleaguered Geek): [Whispers] I've never had a slurpee. Don't tell anyone

Rachel Flynn (Stoner Chick): [Laughter] You're fired.

Cait Fairbanks (Young Republicanette): OOO! The Mountain Dew one. The mountain dew one is really great.

Dave Thomas Brown (J.D.): Pina Colada and Coca Cola.

 PRTC: What do you like about the musical that wasn't in the movie?
Lauren Cipoletti (New Wave Party Girl): [Laughter] The music.
Jessica Keenan Wynn: Music

Rachel Flynn (Stoner Chick): Martha's character. She's in the movie, but she's combined with a bunch of other characters and I love that friendship a lot.

Dustin Sullivan (Beleaguered Geek): All the times that JD gets to sing stuff, he gets to express things he doesn't get to express at all in the movie.

Cait Fairbanks (Young Republicanette): I like the new relationship with her parents because now the parents actually play a little bit of a role, while the parents are kind of checked out in the movie.

Dave Thomas Brown (J.D.): It's happier, it's more hopeful.


PRTC: Are there any similarities between you and your character?
Lauren Cipoletti (New Wave Party Girl): [Laughter] I was kind of weird in high school and I was into punk-stuff
Jessica Keenan Wynn: She's very particular about her hair. 

Rachel Flynn (Stoner Chick): [Laughter] I was much more straight-laced than Stoner Chick in high school. I would NOT have been allowed to wear that to school or indulge in any of those activities at all

Dustin Sullivan (Beleaguered Geek): Very poor fashion sense.

Cait Fairbanks (Young Republicanette): Well, I actually got to make up my own character, so she's very much like me, very quirky. 

Dave Thomas Brown (J.D.): Yeah! I'm angsty, I've got problems. We just handle those in different ways

PRTC: And is there anything you want audiences to know about the show before it closes?
Lauren Cipoletti (New Wave Party Girl): Like us on Facebook! [Laughter] 
Jessica Keenan Wynn: Come see it before Monday. It's so very you'll never forget it.

Rachel Flynn (Stoner Chick): It's not a bleak show. It's not the dark show you think it is. [Around here, a fan came over again to talk to Rachel and she lost her place]

Dustin Sullivan (Beleaguered Geek): This cast is the coolest cast. The nicest cast.
Rachel Flynn (Stoner Chick): The nicest cast.

Cait Fairbanks (Young Republicanette): It's not just a fun show. There's a lot of things going on underneath the surface that are important, but also about all the ridiculous-ness that might offend some people, have some meaning. It's not just there to insult you or make you scared, it's actually there for a reason.

Dave Thomas Brown (J.D.): Support live theater. Pause your Netflix and see more live theater

In all honesty, I couldn't agree more with Rachel and Dustin's depiction of the cast! The cast is such a beautiful, fun loving, and talented cast. I highly recommend watching this entire cast, because they ARE going somewhere. The cast is unbelievably talented and I could see the next Nathan Lane and Patti LuPone's coming through in this group. With unmatchable talent and comedy, if you can, run your bum down to the New Worlds Stage right now and catch one of the last performances.

As a special treat, the video edition of this interview with Dave Thomas Brown will be posted soon. I chose to share this one with you guys because you get to see the oh so Very cast in the background making some great faces.

So go out, grab a Slurpee, freeze your brain, and PLEASE go catch this spectacle for the ages at the New World Stage. It's unbelievably important.

Catch Ya Later Corn-Nuts and Theater Lovers a-like,
-Celeste