Saint Heaven: September 17–November 23, 2008
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Saint Heaven
Music and Lyrics by Keith Gordon
Book by Martin Casella
Based on the story by Steve Lyons
A New American Musical
Simmering gospel, soaring ballads, and earthy country music give life to this passionate tale of courage, faith, and coming home. Saint Heaven, Kentucky, 1957: Young doctor Thom Rivers returns to his hometown for his father's funeral, intending only to settle affairs and move on. But when he's faced with the friends and family he left behind, and he falls for a charismatic young woman with a special spiritual gift, he's forced to choose between his new life and the old home town that needs him.
A spirited country/gospel/R&B score propels this intimate and inspiring love story.
To learn more about the show and its content, download a Production Preview Guide.
Download the Saint Heaven edition of Village Voices.
Blog Fever: We have a weblog about the creation of the show, filled with posts from actors, directors, designers, and more —
Check it out!
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Preview The Music!
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- To listen to the selection (.mp3), click on the song title.
- Breathe In (Performed by Darren Ritchie)
- Love Me Like You Mean It (Performed by Darren Ritchie and Montego Glover)
- The Gift (Performed by Montego Glover)
Music and lyrics by Keith Gordon
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Reviews & Press:
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2008 Footlight Awards: Tanesha Ross (Eshie) and Cynthia Jones (Millie) were called out for "Standout Musical Turns" for their performances in Saint Heaven. –Seattle Times
Village presents a heavenly treat –North County Outlook
'Saint Heaven' lifts audience to a better, more musical place –The Herald
'Saint Heaven': Play takes spiritual, social journey –The Herald
Guess Who's Singing at Dinner –Seattle Weekly
'Saint Heaven' is an innovative, inspiring musical –Issaquah Press
Village Theatre's new musical 'Saint Heaven' comes to town –Issaquah Reporter
Love and music, faith and race rise up in Village Theatre's 'Saint Heaven' –Seattle PI
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Tickets, Dates, and Times:
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In Issaquah:
Location: Francis J. Gaudette Theatre,
303 Front Street North, Issaquah, WA 98027
Dates: September 17–October 26, 2008
Times:
Wednesday through Saturday evenings: 8:00 PM,
Sundays and selected Saturdays: 2:00 PM,
selected Tuesday evenings: 7:30 PM
and selected Sunday evenings: 7:00 PM
Tickets:
Section A: $37–58
Section B: $22–43
Box Office: (425) 392-2202
Toll Free: (866) 688-8849
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Order tickets online!
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In Everett:
Location: Everett Performing Arts Center,
2710 Wetmore Avenue, Everett, WA 98201
Dates: October 31–November 23, 2008
Times:
Wednesday through Saturday evenings: 8:00 PM,
Saturday & Sunday Matinees: 2:00 PM
and Sunday evenings: 7:00 PM
Tickets:
Section A: $31–51
Section B: $16–36
Box Office: (425) 257-8600
Toll Free: (888) 257-3722
Hours: Tuesday–Saturday, 11:00 AM–7:00 PM
Order tickets online!
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Show Information:
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ASL Interpreted Performance:
September 27, 2008 2:00 PM at the Francis J. Gaudette Theatre
Post-Show Discussion:
Post-Show Discussion, Issaquah: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 (after the 7:30 PM show)
Post-Show Discussion, Everett: Saturday, November 15, 2008 (after the 2:00 PM show)
Production length: Approximately two and a half hours, with one 15-minute intermission. Exact length to be determined.
Production information: To learn more about the show and its content, download a
Production Preview Guide.
Cast: (in order of appearence)
Thom Rivers.........................Allan Snyder*
Eshie Willington....................Tanesha Ross*
Pastor Joe Bertram ...............Kingsley Leggs*
Millie Walden........................Cynthia Jones*
Maggie Hartford....................Billie Wildrick*
Garrison Martin.....................Mark Carr*
Ensemble
Julia Black, Antonia Darlene, Tena DuBerry, Ekello Harrid Jr.*, Isaiah Parker, Leonard Piggee,
Faith Russell, Alanna Saunders, Claire Saunders, Ty Willis*, Thaddeus Wilson, Judy A. Young
Understudies
Eshie...................................Julia Black
Thom...................................Mark Carr*
Pastor Joe.............................Ekello Harrid Jr.*
Maggie.................................Jessica Low
Garrison...............................Matthew Posner
Millie....................................Faith Russell
*The Actors and Stage Managers are members of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Orchestra
Piano/Conductor....................Jeff Waxman/R.J. Tancioco
Guitar..................................Mike McGee/Mike Muir
Bass....................................Chris Jones/Dave Pascal
Guitar, Banjo, Keyboards........Greg Fulton
Drums.................................James "Rif" Reif/Alec Wilmart
Stage Management
Stage Manager......................Tara K. Farrell*
Assistant Stage Manager.........Jennifer Geisler
*The Actors and Stage Managers are members of Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Production Team:
Librettist..............................Martin Casella
Composer and Lyricist............Keith Gordon
Director................................Andrea J. Dymond
Music Director.......................Jeff Waxman
Scenic and Lighting Designer...Tom Sturge
Costume Designer..................Cynthia Savage
Sound Designer......................Don Littrell
Associate Music Director..........R.J. Tancioco
Assistant Scenic Designer........Scott Fyfe
Assistant Lighting Designer......Ethan Kaplan
Dialect Coach.........................Lisa Norman
Technical Director, Issaquah.....Bradley C. Bixler
Assistant Technical Director, Issaquah...Scott Fyfe
Technical Director, Everett........William McCoubrey
Assistant Technical Director, Everett....Jacob Rose
Master Electrician...................Craig Bradshaw
Master Carpenter....................André Burman
Master Stage Carpenter, Issaquah...Geoff Higgs
Master Stage Carpenter, Everett...Cale Millberry
Staff Carpenters......................Adam Michard, Patrick Sherman, Mark Zetterberg
Overhire Carpenters................Whitman Taylor, Paul Ayotte
Properties Master.....................Roger Anderson
Properties Carpenter/Welder......Patricia E. Kovacs
Props Associates......................Pat Leo, Bob Weiner
Master Scenic Artist.................Julia B. Franz
Staff Scenic Artists..................Cooper Lanza, John Simpson
Scenic Artists..........................Ella Jonston, Alayne Levine
Costume Shop Manager............Cynthia Savage
Costume Shop/Design Assistant...Emily Stansifer
Cutters...................................Esther Garcia, Gail Schueler
Stitcher...................................Andera Herman
Crafts....................................Jennifer Tangvald
Wardrobe Head, Issaquah.........Nedescha Bunje
Wardrobe Head, Everett...........Randy Werdal
Wig Master..............................Douglas Decker
Artistic Administrator................Blythe Phillips
Resident Music Director.............Tim Symons
Casting & Company Manager.....Suzie Haufle
Production Manager..................Jay Markham
Artistic Director........................Steve Tomkins
Executive Producer...................Robb Hunt
Crew
Lead Stagehand..........................TBD
Key Stagehands........................Whitman Taylor, Pamela Campi, Paul Ayotte
Light Board Operator, Issaquah.......Sal Ponce
Light Board Operator, Everett.......Chris Pew
Sound Engineers.....................Don Littrell, Matt Wray
Wardrobe Head, Issaquah..............Nedescha Bunje
Wardrobe Head, Everett..............Randy Werdal
Key Dresser............................TBD
Followspot............................Allysa Thompson
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Did You Know About . . .
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Family Room (Issaquah)
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