When a group of young strangers join a new online meeting space during a once-in-a-lifetime mystical event and a-once-in-a-century pandemic, will they find the connection they seek, and will they unravel the mysteries of love, life and adulting before the stars appear to collide? With a soaring score and intimate stories, gather 'round is a musical film for this most singular of times.
WORLD PREMIERE
Tuesday, May 11
ON DEMAND
May 11th-May 23rd
E-tickets: $8 Saint Mary's College students; $12 Saint Mary's College faculty and staff, non-Saint Mary's College students; $15 general
Information: 925-631-4670.
Purchase Tickets:
stmarys-ca.edu/gatherround
Closed captioning and audio enhanced tickets are available.
Saint Mary's College Performing Arts Department proudly presents an original musical theatre short film, gather 'round, written and composed by guest artist Karen Ann Daniels (American Theatre Magazine's "People To Watch," April 2020), in collaboration with the student company. Visiting Professor in Performing Arts Victor Malana Maog directs a team of faculty, guest artists, and students in this creation that will have its digital world premiere on Tuesday, May 11th with an on-demand run through Sunday, May 23rd. Rounding out the artistic team are Antonio Brown (formerly of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company), choreographer; Dr. Sixto F. Montesinos, Jr., musical director; Dr. Julie Ford, vocal coach; Deanna Zibello, production designer; Matthew Cohen, production manager.
Created, rehearsed, and edited in individuals' own socially distant spaces, this innovative project features a group of young strangers trying to connect on a new online meeting space during a once-in-a-lifetime mystical event and a once-in-a-century pandemic. Will they find the connection they seek and will they unravel the mysteries of love, life and adulting before the stars appear to collide? With a memorable score and intimate stories, gather 'round is a musical film for this most singular of times.
Please see stmarys-ca.edu/gatherround on April 15th for the link to these free audience enrichment events:
Making a Musical in the Time of Covid
Friday, April 30th 5:00-6:00 pm
The creative team takes us inside their collaboratively created process and shares the artistic goals and personal experiences behind gather 'round. SMC's Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Planning Corey Cook moderates.
Talk back/Q&A
Friday, May 14th 5:00-6:00 pm
Members of the cast, crew, and creative team will answer questions about the production.
When a group of young strangers join a new online meeting space during a once-in-a-lifetime mystical event and a-once-in-a-century pandemic, will they find the connection they seek, and will they unravel the mysteries of love, life and adulting before the stars appear to collide? With a soaring score and intimate stories, gather 'round is a musical film for this most singular of times.
WORLD PREMIERE
Tuesday, May 11
ON DEMAND
May 11th-May 23rd
E-tickets: $8 Saint Mary's College students; $12 Saint Mary's College faculty and staff, non-Saint Mary's College students; $15 general
Information: 925-631-4670.
Purchase Tickets:
stmarys-ca.edu/gatherround
Closed captioning and audio enhanced tickets are available.
Saint Mary's College Performing Arts Department proudly presents an original musical theatre short film, gather 'round, written and composed by guest artist Karen Ann Daniels (American Theatre Magazine's "People To Watch," April 2020), in collaboration with the student company. Visiting Professor in Performing Arts Victor Malana Maog directs a team of faculty, guest artists, and students in this creation that will have its digital world premiere on Tuesday, May 11th with an on-demand run through Sunday, May 23rd. Rounding out the artistic team are Antonio Brown (formerly of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company), choreographer; Dr. Sixto F. Montesinos, Jr., musical director; Dr. Julie Ford, vocal coach; Deanna Zibello, production designer; Matthew Cohen, production manager.
Created, rehearsed, and edited in individuals' own socially distant spaces, this innovative project features a group of young strangers trying to connect on a new online meeting space during a once-in-a-lifetime mystical event and a once-in-a-century pandemic. Will they find the connection they seek and will they unravel the mysteries of love, life and adulting before the stars appear to collide? With a memorable score and intimate stories, gather 'round is a musical film for this most singular of times.
Please see stmarys-ca.edu/gatherround on April 15th for the link to these free audience enrichment events:
Making a Musical in the Time of Covid
Friday, April 30th 5:00-6:00 pm
The creative team takes us inside their collaboratively created process and shares the artistic goals and personal experiences behind gather 'round. SMC's Vice Provost for Academic Programs and Planning Corey Cook moderates.
Talk back/Q&A
Friday, May 14th 5:00-6:00 pm
Members of the cast, crew, and creative team will answer questions about the production.
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