Warren Miller Performing Arts Center
Fri: Jan 19, 2018
7:30 pm
The Warren Miller Performing Arts Center (Executive Director John Zirkle) in Big Sky, Montana announced today it will present the world premiere of LEVITY, featuring Tony Award winner Michele Pawk as “Connie,” for three performances January 19 through January 21, 2018. Written by Stephanie DiMaggio and directed by Stella Powell-Jones, this new play was developed during WMPAC’s summer acting workshop and is the first world premiere production ever to premiere in Big Sky.
In addition to Pawk, the complete cast includes David Alford (Spardie), Carolyn McCormick (Elizabeth), John P. McGinty (Adam), and Stephanie DiMaggio (Dawn).
About LEVITY: Is our most powerful legacy what we have built or what we have chosen to destroy?Dawn and Adam are trying to grieve their father in peace, but peace is hard to come by when your father was music icon Rick Hayes and millions of fans grieve alongside you. Further complicating their dilemma, the Hayes children receive a surprise visit from his first wife and former bandmate, Connie, who has come in search of closure… and cash. The one-time-rock-goddess-turned-recluse claims to have a shocking story about their famous father they simply won’t believe. Or will they? Now all those left behind must face the real cost of Rick Hayes’ creativity and the consequences of protecting it.
The creative team for LEVITY includes scenic design by Courtney Smith, costume design by Christopher Metzger, lighting design by Alejandro Fajardo, and sound design by Reid Loessberg.
Following the world premiere of LEVITY the regional theater will feature its first-ever professional musical [title of show] for three nights, February 16 through February 18, 2018. Directed by Danny Sharron, the show will feature George Salazar, Rachel Wenitsky, Ned Riseley, BB Arrington and Sharron Kenny.
Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers, hear about a new musical theatre festival. However, the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. With nothing to lose, the pair decides to try to create something new with their friends Susan and Heidi. [title of show] – taken from the space on the festival’s application form which asks for the [title of show] – follows Hunter and Jeff and their friends on their journey through the gauntlet of creative self-expression
The creative team for LEVITY, includes scenic design by Courtney Smith, costume design by Christopher Metzger, lighting design by Isabella Byrd, sound design by Reid Loessberg, and choreography by Ben Hobbs.
In addition to the WMPAC theatrical season, six-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald will be joined on stage with multi-platinum recording artist Vanessa Williams, Jessie Mueller and Abby Mueller, Norm Lewis, and Andrea McArdle with Broadway XM host Seth Rudetsky for a two-night concert event on December 27 and 28 to support the mission of Concert for America — raising funds for human rights, civil rights and the environment.
The Warren Miller Performing Arts Center opened its doors to the public in 2013, bringing an array of world class productions to the Big Sky community. Past theatrical performances at WMPAC include The Winter’s Tale, adapted and directed by Laura Savia and featured Hoon Lee, Bhavesh Patel, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Stephanie DiMaggio, and Brendan Dalto
Tickets for all season events are on sale now. For tickets and more information about the Warren Miller Performing Arts Center please visit www.warrenmillerpac.org.
