By TOM CHESEK • Correspondent • May 30, 2008 • Asbury Park Press
It's a classic Asbury Park story. A team of dedicated artists, boasting an impeccable set of credentials, leave the big city to seek their fortune on a new and unfamiliar frontier — and find a home here in the fabled city by the sea. Taken under their wing by a supportive local arts community, they make friends, forge connections and work to establish Asbury Park's place as the true heart and soul of the Shore artscape.
Sounds inspiring, for sure — a pity it almost didn't happen in Asbury.
When Thomas Morrissey returned to Genesius Theatre Guild, the Manhattan-based stage company he founded in 1995, he and his fellow Genesius directors David Leidholdt and Stephen Bishop Seely made the rather daring decision to relocate the acclaimed troupe to a different city — one that could conceivably support the guild's innovative range of offerings, while offering in turn a more reasonable cost of doing business. The producing partners visited several locations on the West Coast, and researched dozens of others — including Paducah, Kentucky, a city that has lured a new generation of artists and entrepreneurs by renting vacant lofts for the price of one dollar a month.
"People kept mentioning Asbury Park to us," says Leidholdt, adding that "we had been here a couple of years ago and thought it wasn't quite ready yet."
Still, with an influx of artists and creative professionals finding friendly harbor here in recent years — people like Marjorie Conn, who relocated her Provincetown Fringe Festival lock-stock-and-name to Asbury Park — the prospect of setting up in such a manageably sized, conveniently located, artistically attuned place was ultimately too much to resist. Following Morrissey to town, Leidholdt and Seely rented a house and began to take a good look at their company's mission in this new locale.
With Tom, David and Stephen sharing the title of Producing Artistic Director, the principals took on Shore-based, Tony-nominated actor Lou Liberatore (who had worked with Morrissey at Circle Repertory Company) as their Literary Director — and, in what was perhaps their boldest move to date, decided to retire the Genesius name in favor of a new identity.
"We thought of things like Three Guys in a Theater, Three's Company," says Seely, a prolific actor and director who worked on the musicals "Tarzan" and "On the Record" during his tenure at Disney Theatrical Productions.
According to Leidholdt, a veteran freelance director and co-founder of the New York Musical Theatre Festival, "We settled upon ReVision, since this was going to be sort of a re-visioning of what we'd done before."
The partners officially opened for business late last year, moved to join such organizations as the Monmouth County Arts Council, ARTSCAP, and the local Chamber of Commerce, and applied for New Jersey non-profit status. They even set up temporary headquarters at Asbury Park's VFW building; where they've conducted workshops, classes and auditions. All that's been missing is a performance space to call their own.
Enter Mattison Park, the downtown martini lounge and restaurant whose owners "asked if we could recommend or supply an act," recalls Leidholdt. Taking the request and running with it, ReVision assembled what's slated to be the first East Coast staging of a buzzworthy new musical bio on one of the most iconic ladies of the silver screen — just in time for the gay pride celebration.
Presented for a single performance this Sunday, "Daydreaming: Channeling Doris Day" presents Broadway actress Kathy Morath (who co-scripted with director Dennis Bailey) as a successful but troubled businesswoman who "finds she has to channel Doris Day to get through the day."
It's a "musical journey" framework for a score of songs made famous by the wholesome golden goddess of Hollywood, including "Que Sera, Sera," "Secret Love" and the title tune.
Actor-accompanist Christopher Stephens co-stars in the 5 p.m. program, for which tickets are available at $10 each, and seating can be reserved by calling (732) 455-3059 or visiting www.ReVisionTheatre.org.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Asbury’s ReVision:
How a theatre company will garner national applause for the triCity region
By Steven Froias
Tri-City News
May 29, 2008
ASBURY PARK – Regular readers of this newspaper may be forgiven if they feel that our editorial coverage sometimes borders on hyperbole if not down right hyperventilation. Hey – we admit that our zeal to uncover the promise and possibility of the triCity area sometimes gives us the vapors.
This isn’t one of those times, however. Rather, with the ReVision Theatre Company, we’re bringing you the real deal, straight up. Because the vision – or ReVision, if you will – of this group has the potential to garner for itself, Asbury and the triCity region the sort of national attention all three deserve.
ReVision Theatre has set up shop in Asbury Park, with offices in the VFW Post 1333 building (which is becoming an arts haven under Lou Parisi, commander).
The creative brain trust behind the ReVision Theatres consists of David E. Leidholt, Thomas Morrissey, and Stephen Bishop Seely, its Producing Artistic Directors. Lou Liberatore is its Literary Director. They’re joined by other members of their Board of Directors in launching this impressive endeavor in Asbury Park.
Here’s how they came to be here, in a proverbial nutshell. Thomas Morrissey founded the Genesius Theatre Guild in New York City in 1995. For ten years he served as its Artistic Director, gathering much acclaim in the role before deciding to take a break and cast himself in another. When he decided a comeback to Genesius was in the stars, the timing was fortuitous; the folks he had given the keys to were ready to move on.
As was Genesius – now with the surname Theatre Group. Morrissey sized up the landscape in New York, evaluated it through refreshed eyes, and decided it was time to hit the road – this time with company in tow rather than solo.
The bottom line aspect of theatrical production has been shifting for some time. That movement is largely leading out of the city and toward regional theatre groups like the Barrington Stage Company in the Massachusetts Berkshires, which work shopped and developed the Tony award-winning “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” before it ended up on Broadway. The prohibitive cost of nurturing new theatre in a gentrified New York is largely the cause.
The effect is the ReVision Theatre in Asbury Park, the re-branded Genesius. Its significance to the city – and the triCity region – could be profound.
ReVision plans to be a regional theatrical resource, just like the Barrington Stage Company. A breeding ground for developing new shows, plays, talent, ideas, you name it. It’s the cultural equivalent of nationally recognized, great architecture on the waterfront, or even Asbury’s historic role in the music industry. This is exciting, heady stuff.
And the people behind ReVision have the professional credentials and chops to pull it off. Their list of accomplishments could fill this issue, so instead we’d rather direct you to the ReVision website (http://www.revisiontheatre.org/) where you’ll find a page dedicated to their bios. They will be operating as a professional regional theatre under Equity (Actor’s Equity Association, the union for professional actors and stage managers) and SSDC (Society of Stage Directors & Choreographers union) contracts. They will also be utilizing and contracting professional musicians, non-union professionals, interns and volunteers. They’re a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and are registered with both the NJ & NY Charities Registration Bureaus.
But forget about the technical and legal jargon. What most impressed us about the four men we met listed above last week, at their office in the VFW Building of Lake Avenue, was their enthusiasm, and urban as well as urbane attitudes.
Let’s be clear – this isn’t a gang on New Yorkers dropping down sixty miles to impose some sort of creative fiat on the triCities. Hardly.
Rather, they carefully searched and researched their move to Asbury and chose their new home based on what the region has to offer. Think about that.
This is a company of first rate theatre professionals with national, industry-wide reputations impressed by what they saw and excited by the opportunity to plant roots, harness the artistic vibe they sense and make some hay here. For Asbury, and the triCity region, it’s an opportunity to claim ownership of an organization that could bring national cultural attention to the area. It’s a win-win for everybody.
The diversity within and without Asbury makes the area appealing to ReVision, and is what will help fuel the company’s artistic destiny. Part of the new theatrical paradigm means finding and tailoring plays and performances to specific audiences, with an emphasis on outreach to the young, the hip, and the hip-hop. ReVision wants to embrace them all. Indeed, they’ll be looking to Asbury and the triCities for inspiration and guidance.
The guys told us that they very much want the city to “take ownership” of ReVision Theatre. In essence, that means participating in their workshops (they have writing, acting and script-reading events scheduled; see the website for a complete list), supporting them financially and, of course, attending their productions.
They’ve spent some time preparing the stage, as it were, and are now ready to fill the seats. On Sunday, June 1st, they’ll be presenting a touring production of “Daydreaming: Channeling Doris Day” at Mattison Park. (Ticket and reservation info follows the story.)
And on Saturday, June 14th they’ll be producing a very special version of “Hello, Dolly”, with Richard Skipper as Carol Channing, at the Paramount Theatre as a fundraiser. (Again, info follows.)
So – what’s up with a new kind of theatre company doing “Hello, Dolly” as an introduction?
Leidholt belted out a laugh at that one, but then quickly explained that it’s done with a twist, as befits an outfit call ReVision. He was quickly baked up be the entire group with a chorus of clarification that, yes, the company will be on the edge at times, and yes, it’ll be dynamic and creative, but also every now and then they have to sell some tickets. That means some musicals.
As stated above, these guys are professionals; they know they have to turn a buck. And hey – what’s not to like about Dolly Levi? (Or Carol Channing for that matter.)
Immediately after saying “Hello,” ReVision will plunge into getting their next production ready. This will be one that serves to define they’re creative aspirations, as it will be a debut musical, developed from submission they’ve solicited and want to workshop. It’s scheduled for August and we’ll bring you more about it when we get the details.
Because reporting on ReVision Theatre is something we plan on turning into a long running production, it’s always been our contention that in order to be a great city, Asbury Park should act like a great city.
ReVision is just the stage to play upon.
Ticket and Show Information:
Daydreaming: Channeling Doris Day, a new musical starring Kathy Morath and Christopher Stephens at Mattison park Martini Lounge & Restaurant, 649 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park, Sunday June 1 at 5pm. Tickets are $10, seating limited. Call 732 – 455 – 5039 or log onto http://www.revision.org/. Synopsis: Flash back to the “50’s” when Doris Day was one of the biggest names in show business. Kitsch is alive and well and has never been so much fun than at the east coast premiere of this intimate new musical directed by Broadway’s Dennis Bailey. The show is a rollicking musical journey through a roadmap of songs made popular by Doris Day. The musical features many Day songs including Daydreaming, I’ll Never Stop Loving You, I Gotta Sing Away These Blues, Someone Like You, Away the Wind Blows, Secret Love, and the Oscar winning song Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be).
Richard Skipper as Carol Channing in Hello, Dolly! a one night only benefit performance for ReVision Theatre at the paramount Theatre, Saturday, June 14 8 p.m. Tickets are $50, $25, and $15. Call 732 – 455 – 5039 or log onto http://www.revision.org/. Synopsis: The show, you know. Let’s introduce you to Richard Skipper. He’s made impersonating Carol Channing an art form, winning numerous NYC cabaret performance awards in the process. His sell-out performances attract Senators (Lautenberg), gossip columnists, and even Ms. Channing herself.
By Steven Froias
Tri-City News
May 29, 2008
ASBURY PARK – Regular readers of this newspaper may be forgiven if they feel that our editorial coverage sometimes borders on hyperbole if not down right hyperventilation. Hey – we admit that our zeal to uncover the promise and possibility of the triCity area sometimes gives us the vapors.
This isn’t one of those times, however. Rather, with the ReVision Theatre Company, we’re bringing you the real deal, straight up. Because the vision – or ReVision, if you will – of this group has the potential to garner for itself, Asbury and the triCity region the sort of national attention all three deserve.
ReVision Theatre has set up shop in Asbury Park, with offices in the VFW Post 1333 building (which is becoming an arts haven under Lou Parisi, commander).
The creative brain trust behind the ReVision Theatres consists of David E. Leidholt, Thomas Morrissey, and Stephen Bishop Seely, its Producing Artistic Directors. Lou Liberatore is its Literary Director. They’re joined by other members of their Board of Directors in launching this impressive endeavor in Asbury Park.
Here’s how they came to be here, in a proverbial nutshell. Thomas Morrissey founded the Genesius Theatre Guild in New York City in 1995. For ten years he served as its Artistic Director, gathering much acclaim in the role before deciding to take a break and cast himself in another. When he decided a comeback to Genesius was in the stars, the timing was fortuitous; the folks he had given the keys to were ready to move on.
As was Genesius – now with the surname Theatre Group. Morrissey sized up the landscape in New York, evaluated it through refreshed eyes, and decided it was time to hit the road – this time with company in tow rather than solo.
The bottom line aspect of theatrical production has been shifting for some time. That movement is largely leading out of the city and toward regional theatre groups like the Barrington Stage Company in the Massachusetts Berkshires, which work shopped and developed the Tony award-winning “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” before it ended up on Broadway. The prohibitive cost of nurturing new theatre in a gentrified New York is largely the cause.
The effect is the ReVision Theatre in Asbury Park, the re-branded Genesius. Its significance to the city – and the triCity region – could be profound.
ReVision plans to be a regional theatrical resource, just like the Barrington Stage Company. A breeding ground for developing new shows, plays, talent, ideas, you name it. It’s the cultural equivalent of nationally recognized, great architecture on the waterfront, or even Asbury’s historic role in the music industry. This is exciting, heady stuff.
And the people behind ReVision have the professional credentials and chops to pull it off. Their list of accomplishments could fill this issue, so instead we’d rather direct you to the ReVision website (http://www.revisiontheatre.org/) where you’ll find a page dedicated to their bios. They will be operating as a professional regional theatre under Equity (Actor’s Equity Association, the union for professional actors and stage managers) and SSDC (Society of Stage Directors & Choreographers union) contracts. They will also be utilizing and contracting professional musicians, non-union professionals, interns and volunteers. They’re a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and are registered with both the NJ & NY Charities Registration Bureaus.
But forget about the technical and legal jargon. What most impressed us about the four men we met listed above last week, at their office in the VFW Building of Lake Avenue, was their enthusiasm, and urban as well as urbane attitudes.
Let’s be clear – this isn’t a gang on New Yorkers dropping down sixty miles to impose some sort of creative fiat on the triCities. Hardly.
Rather, they carefully searched and researched their move to Asbury and chose their new home based on what the region has to offer. Think about that.
This is a company of first rate theatre professionals with national, industry-wide reputations impressed by what they saw and excited by the opportunity to plant roots, harness the artistic vibe they sense and make some hay here. For Asbury, and the triCity region, it’s an opportunity to claim ownership of an organization that could bring national cultural attention to the area. It’s a win-win for everybody.
The diversity within and without Asbury makes the area appealing to ReVision, and is what will help fuel the company’s artistic destiny. Part of the new theatrical paradigm means finding and tailoring plays and performances to specific audiences, with an emphasis on outreach to the young, the hip, and the hip-hop. ReVision wants to embrace them all. Indeed, they’ll be looking to Asbury and the triCities for inspiration and guidance.
The guys told us that they very much want the city to “take ownership” of ReVision Theatre. In essence, that means participating in their workshops (they have writing, acting and script-reading events scheduled; see the website for a complete list), supporting them financially and, of course, attending their productions.
They’ve spent some time preparing the stage, as it were, and are now ready to fill the seats. On Sunday, June 1st, they’ll be presenting a touring production of “Daydreaming: Channeling Doris Day” at Mattison Park. (Ticket and reservation info follows the story.)
And on Saturday, June 14th they’ll be producing a very special version of “Hello, Dolly”, with Richard Skipper as Carol Channing, at the Paramount Theatre as a fundraiser. (Again, info follows.)
So – what’s up with a new kind of theatre company doing “Hello, Dolly” as an introduction?
Leidholt belted out a laugh at that one, but then quickly explained that it’s done with a twist, as befits an outfit call ReVision. He was quickly baked up be the entire group with a chorus of clarification that, yes, the company will be on the edge at times, and yes, it’ll be dynamic and creative, but also every now and then they have to sell some tickets. That means some musicals.
As stated above, these guys are professionals; they know they have to turn a buck. And hey – what’s not to like about Dolly Levi? (Or Carol Channing for that matter.)
Immediately after saying “Hello,” ReVision will plunge into getting their next production ready. This will be one that serves to define they’re creative aspirations, as it will be a debut musical, developed from submission they’ve solicited and want to workshop. It’s scheduled for August and we’ll bring you more about it when we get the details.
Because reporting on ReVision Theatre is something we plan on turning into a long running production, it’s always been our contention that in order to be a great city, Asbury Park should act like a great city.
ReVision is just the stage to play upon.
Ticket and Show Information:
Daydreaming: Channeling Doris Day, a new musical starring Kathy Morath and Christopher Stephens at Mattison park Martini Lounge & Restaurant, 649 Mattison Avenue, Asbury Park, Sunday June 1 at 5pm. Tickets are $10, seating limited. Call 732 – 455 – 5039 or log onto http://www.revision.org/. Synopsis: Flash back to the “50’s” when Doris Day was one of the biggest names in show business. Kitsch is alive and well and has never been so much fun than at the east coast premiere of this intimate new musical directed by Broadway’s Dennis Bailey. The show is a rollicking musical journey through a roadmap of songs made popular by Doris Day. The musical features many Day songs including Daydreaming, I’ll Never Stop Loving You, I Gotta Sing Away These Blues, Someone Like You, Away the Wind Blows, Secret Love, and the Oscar winning song Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be).
Richard Skipper as Carol Channing in Hello, Dolly! a one night only benefit performance for ReVision Theatre at the paramount Theatre, Saturday, June 14 8 p.m. Tickets are $50, $25, and $15. Call 732 – 455 – 5039 or log onto http://www.revision.org/. Synopsis: The show, you know. Let’s introduce you to Richard Skipper. He’s made impersonating Carol Channing an art form, winning numerous NYC cabaret performance awards in the process. His sell-out performances attract Senators (Lautenberg), gossip columnists, and even Ms. Channing herself.
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Free Previews
FREE PREVIEWS
of
Richard Skipper
as
CAROL CHANNING
performing highlights from
HELLO, DOLLY!
in the role of
Dolly Levi!
www.ReVisionTheatre.org
Sunday June 1, 2008 NJ GAY PRIDE DAY
Mattison Park Martini Lounge & Restaurant 6:30pm – FREE
www.mattisonpark.com
Richard Skipper as CAROL CHANNING
Following DAYDREAMING: Channeling Doris Day starring Kathy Morath & Christopher Stephens
Tickets for DAYDREAMING $10 at 5:00pm, Richard Skipper FREE at 6:30pm
Sunday June 8, 2008 TRI-CITY ARTS TOUR
Richard Skipper as CAROL CHANNING - FREE
www.tricityartstour.com
3:00pm Outdoor Mainstage – Cookman Ave. Asbury Park, NJ
4:00pm PM Mattison Park Martini Lounge & Restaurant – 649 Mattison Ave., Asbury Park, NJ
SEE Richard Skipper in the role of Dolly Levi as
CAROL CHANNING in HELLO, DOLLY!
Paramount Theatre – Saturday June 14 at 8:00pm
Tickets on sale now – www.ReVisionTheatre.org
$75 Premium Show Tickets & After Party Reception with the cast
$50 Premium Tickets
$25 & $15 tickets also available
www.RichardSkipper.com
of
Richard Skipper
as
CAROL CHANNING
performing highlights from
HELLO, DOLLY!
in the role of
Dolly Levi!
www.ReVisionTheatre.org
Sunday June 1, 2008 NJ GAY PRIDE DAY
Mattison Park Martini Lounge & Restaurant 6:30pm – FREE
www.mattisonpark.com
Richard Skipper as CAROL CHANNING
Following DAYDREAMING: Channeling Doris Day starring Kathy Morath & Christopher Stephens
Tickets for DAYDREAMING $10 at 5:00pm, Richard Skipper FREE at 6:30pm
Sunday June 8, 2008 TRI-CITY ARTS TOUR
Richard Skipper as CAROL CHANNING - FREE
www.tricityartstour.com
3:00pm Outdoor Mainstage – Cookman Ave. Asbury Park, NJ
4:00pm PM Mattison Park Martini Lounge & Restaurant – 649 Mattison Ave., Asbury Park, NJ
SEE Richard Skipper in the role of Dolly Levi as
CAROL CHANNING in HELLO, DOLLY!
Paramount Theatre – Saturday June 14 at 8:00pm
Tickets on sale now – www.ReVisionTheatre.org
$75 Premium Show Tickets & After Party Reception with the cast
$50 Premium Tickets
$25 & $15 tickets also available
www.RichardSkipper.com
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
PRESS RELEASE: DAYDREAMING: CHANNELING DORIS DAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tickets on Sale Now!
DAYDREAMING: CHANNELING DORIS DAY
New Jersey Gay Pride Day, Sunday, June 1st at 5:00 PM
At Mattison Park Martini Lounge and Restaurant at 649 Mattison Avenue in Asbury Park
Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Park is flashing back to the “50’s” when Doris Day was one of the biggest names in show business. Kitch is alive and well and has never been so much fun than at the Mattison Park Martini Lounge and Restaurant for the east coast premiere of this intimate new musical, DayDreaming: Channeling Doris Day directed by Broadway’s Dennis Bailey. Fittingly, the performance will be on New Jersey’s GAY PRIDE DAY in Asbury Park on Sunday, June 1st, at 5:00 pm and stars Broadway actress Kathy Morath and Christopher Stephens.
Tickets are available online now at www.ReVisionTheatre.org or by calling 732-455-3059. All tickets are $10.00. Seating is limited.
DayDreaming chronicles the soul-searching of a successful businesswoman at the crossroads of a particularly quirky midlife crisis. Much to her chagrin and consternation, she finds she has to channel Doris Day to get through the day. In a session with her psychiatrist, she realizes she has somehow subconsciously patterned her life after the pert actress/singer. The show is a rollicking musical journey through a roadmap of songs made popular by Doris Day. The musical features many Doris Day songs including Daydreaming, I'll Never Stop Loving You, I Gotta Sing Away These Blues, Someone Like You, Away The Wind Blows, Secret Love, and the Oscar winning song Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be).
New Jersey Gay Pride Day, Sunday, June 1st at 5:00 PM
At Mattison Park Martini Lounge and Restaurant at 649 Mattison Avenue in Asbury Park
Asbury Park, NJ – Asbury Park is flashing back to the “50’s” when Doris Day was one of the biggest names in show business. Kitch is alive and well and has never been so much fun than at the Mattison Park Martini Lounge and Restaurant for the east coast premiere of this intimate new musical, DayDreaming: Channeling Doris Day directed by Broadway’s Dennis Bailey. Fittingly, the performance will be on New Jersey’s GAY PRIDE DAY in Asbury Park on Sunday, June 1st, at 5:00 pm and stars Broadway actress Kathy Morath and Christopher Stephens.
Tickets are available online now at www.ReVisionTheatre.org or by calling 732-455-3059. All tickets are $10.00. Seating is limited.
DayDreaming chronicles the soul-searching of a successful businesswoman at the crossroads of a particularly quirky midlife crisis. Much to her chagrin and consternation, she finds she has to channel Doris Day to get through the day. In a session with her psychiatrist, she realizes she has somehow subconsciously patterned her life after the pert actress/singer. The show is a rollicking musical journey through a roadmap of songs made popular by Doris Day. The musical features many Doris Day songs including Daydreaming, I'll Never Stop Loving You, I Gotta Sing Away These Blues, Someone Like You, Away The Wind Blows, Secret Love, and the Oscar winning song Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be Will Be).
Kathy Morath has worked as an actress On and Off Broadway and in regional theatre. She made her Broadway Debut in The Pirates of Penzance and also performed in Nick & Nora and A Change in the Heir. Christopher Stephens has directed and played piano for many shows including Burly-Q (Amas), Shout! the mod musical (off-Broadway; recording on Rhino Records), Screams of Kitty Genovese (NY Musical Theatre Festival), and Captain Louie (off-Broadway). Dennis Bailey performed on Broadway in the The Marriage of Figaro and The Leader of the Pack. He is the co-author (with David Mixner) of the recent #1 Los Angeles Times best selling non-fiction book Brave Journeys, as well as the author (with Stuart Stone) of the industry manual Acting Out: A Guide For The Commercial Actor.
ReVision Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)3 professional regional theatre company dedicated to producing invigorating theatre with a fresh new perspective reaching the diverse community of Asbury Park and Monmouth County. ReVision Theatre produces reinventions of previously produced classics, overlooked or forgotten work in a new way, and new work with a fresh voice. The company serves as a home for local artists and writers. ReVision Theatre also believes in the importance of theatre education and teaches children and adult theatre classes. ReVision Theatre produces readings, workshops, cabarets, concerts, and fully staged productions.
Visit www.RevisionTheatre.org for tickets or for more information.
CONTACT: Stephen Bishop Seely
Stephen@ReVisionTheatre.org
732-455-3059
Fast Facts:
Who: ReVision Theatre
David E. Leidholdt, Thomas Morrissey, and Stephen Bishop Seely
Producing Artistic Directors
PO BOX 973
Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
What: DayDreaming: Channeling Doris Day
Starring Broadway Actress Kathy Morath & Christopher Stephens
Written by Dennis Bailey & Kathy Morath
Musical Arrangements by Christopher Stephens
Directed by Dennis Bailey
Where: Mattison Park Martini Lounge and Restaurant
649 Mattison Avenue
Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
When: Sunday, June 1, 2008 at 5:00 PM
New Jersey’s GAY PRIDE DAY!
How: All tickets are $10. Buy tickets online at www.ReVisionTheatre.org
Or call 732-455-3059. Limited seating is available.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Richard Skipper as Carol Channing in Hello, Dolly!
May 5, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tickets on Sale Now!
Richard Skipper as
CAROL CHANNING IN
HELLO, DOLLY!
Richard Skipper as
CAROL CHANNING IN
HELLO, DOLLY!
Saturday, June 14th at 8:00 PM
A Special One Night Benefit Performance at the Paramount Theatre
Asbury Park, NJ – Put on your Sunday clothes and head out to the Paramount Theatre on the evening of Saturday, June 14th at 8 pm. ReVision Theatre opens its premiere season with a special one night only performance of Richard Skipper as Carol Channing in Hello, Dolly! directed by Thomas Morrissey and choreographed by Connor Gallagher the cast will include Broadway performers and local talent.
Tickets are available online now at http://www.revisiontheatre.org/ or by calling 732-455-3059. Tickets for Premium Seats are priced at $50.00. $25.00 and $15.00 seats are also available.
With music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Michael Stewart, Hello Dolly! is one of the most popular musicals of all time. This touching musical is based on Thorton Wilder’s The Matchmaker and is about Dolly Levi who puts herself up as a candidate for marriage when she falls in love with a wealthy businessman, Horace Vandergelder. With unforgettable songs (Before the Parade Passes By, Put on Your Sunday Clothes, and Hello, Dolly!) and unforgettable dancing, this musical will be fun for the entire family. It ran on Broadway for 2,844 performances at the St. James Theatre with Carol Channing in the title role. Carol Channing went on to perform Dolly Levi for the next 30 years becoming a staple in American Musical Theatre.
Richard Skipper for more than a decade he has been paying tribute to Ms. Channing in a host of original shows which have been performed in New York and all over the world. Richard Skipper is a two-time winner of the MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabaret and Clubs) Award, a winner of the Back Stage Bistro Award for Outstanding Achievement in Impersonation, and the 2006 recipient of The IGCITA (International Guild of Celebrity and Tribute Artists) Clony Award for Outstanding Tribute to a Legend in Las Vegas. Other career highlights have included appearances at Carnegie Hall, long running engagements at Trump's Taj Mahal and The Hilton Hotel in Atlantic City, engagements at Casino Windsor and The Windsor Hilton Hotel in Windsor, Ontario, The Friars Club, the Russian Tea Room, Tavern on the Green, Le Cirque, and an appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Richard Skipper's work has been endorsed and supported by Carol Channing herself. Carol Channing wrote, “. . . the first time ever I have been shown with so much love, respect, and polish. Richard Skipper is a true musical comedy star! He is fabulous as me!”
This performance will benefit ReVision Theatre’s summer mainstage musical (which will be announced at the event).
ReVision Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)3 professional regional theatre company dedicated to producing invigorating theatre with a fresh new perspective reaching the diverse community of Asbury Park and Monmouth County. ReVision Theatre produces reinventions of previously produced classics, overlooked or forgotten work in a new way, and new work with a fresh voice. The company serves as a home for local artists and writers. ReVision Theatre also believes in the importance of theatre education and teaches children and adult theatre classes. ReVision Theatre produces readings, workshops, cabarets, concerts, and mainstage productions.
Visit http://www.revisiontheatre.org/ or http://www.richardskipper.com/ for tickets or for more information.
CONTACT: Stephen Bishop Seely
Stephen@ReVisionTheatre.org
732-455-3059
Fast Facts:
Who: ReVision Theatre
David E. Leidholdt, Thomas Morrissey, and Stephen Bishop Seely
Producing Artistic Directors
PO BOX 973
Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
What: A One Night Only Benefit Performance of
Richard Skipper as
Carol Channing in
Hello, Dolly!
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Book by Michael Stewart
Directed by Thomas Morrissey
Choreographed by Connor Gallagher
Cast to include Broadway performers & local talent
Where: The Paramount Theatre on the Boardwalk in Asbury Park
1300 Ocean Avenue
Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
When: Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 8:00 PM
How: Buy tickets ($50, $25, and $15) online at http://www.revisiontheatre.org/
Or call 732-455-3059
A Special One Night Benefit Performance at the Paramount Theatre
Asbury Park, NJ – Put on your Sunday clothes and head out to the Paramount Theatre on the evening of Saturday, June 14th at 8 pm. ReVision Theatre opens its premiere season with a special one night only performance of Richard Skipper as Carol Channing in Hello, Dolly! directed by Thomas Morrissey and choreographed by Connor Gallagher the cast will include Broadway performers and local talent.
Tickets are available online now at http://www.revisiontheatre.org/ or by calling 732-455-3059. Tickets for Premium Seats are priced at $50.00. $25.00 and $15.00 seats are also available.
With music and lyrics by Jerry Herman and book by Michael Stewart, Hello Dolly! is one of the most popular musicals of all time. This touching musical is based on Thorton Wilder’s The Matchmaker and is about Dolly Levi who puts herself up as a candidate for marriage when she falls in love with a wealthy businessman, Horace Vandergelder. With unforgettable songs (Before the Parade Passes By, Put on Your Sunday Clothes, and Hello, Dolly!) and unforgettable dancing, this musical will be fun for the entire family. It ran on Broadway for 2,844 performances at the St. James Theatre with Carol Channing in the title role. Carol Channing went on to perform Dolly Levi for the next 30 years becoming a staple in American Musical Theatre.
Richard Skipper for more than a decade he has been paying tribute to Ms. Channing in a host of original shows which have been performed in New York and all over the world. Richard Skipper is a two-time winner of the MAC (Manhattan Association of Cabaret and Clubs) Award, a winner of the Back Stage Bistro Award for Outstanding Achievement in Impersonation, and the 2006 recipient of The IGCITA (International Guild of Celebrity and Tribute Artists) Clony Award for Outstanding Tribute to a Legend in Las Vegas. Other career highlights have included appearances at Carnegie Hall, long running engagements at Trump's Taj Mahal and The Hilton Hotel in Atlantic City, engagements at Casino Windsor and The Windsor Hilton Hotel in Windsor, Ontario, The Friars Club, the Russian Tea Room, Tavern on the Green, Le Cirque, and an appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Richard Skipper's work has been endorsed and supported by Carol Channing herself. Carol Channing wrote, “. . . the first time ever I have been shown with so much love, respect, and polish. Richard Skipper is a true musical comedy star! He is fabulous as me!”
This performance will benefit ReVision Theatre’s summer mainstage musical (which will be announced at the event).
ReVision Theatre is a non-profit 501(c)3 professional regional theatre company dedicated to producing invigorating theatre with a fresh new perspective reaching the diverse community of Asbury Park and Monmouth County. ReVision Theatre produces reinventions of previously produced classics, overlooked or forgotten work in a new way, and new work with a fresh voice. The company serves as a home for local artists and writers. ReVision Theatre also believes in the importance of theatre education and teaches children and adult theatre classes. ReVision Theatre produces readings, workshops, cabarets, concerts, and mainstage productions.
Visit http://www.revisiontheatre.org/ or http://www.richardskipper.com/ for tickets or for more information.
CONTACT: Stephen Bishop Seely
Stephen@ReVisionTheatre.org
732-455-3059
Fast Facts:
Who: ReVision Theatre
David E. Leidholdt, Thomas Morrissey, and Stephen Bishop Seely
Producing Artistic Directors
PO BOX 973
Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
What: A One Night Only Benefit Performance of
Richard Skipper as
Carol Channing in
Hello, Dolly!
Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman
Book by Michael Stewart
Directed by Thomas Morrissey
Choreographed by Connor Gallagher
Cast to include Broadway performers & local talent
Where: The Paramount Theatre on the Boardwalk in Asbury Park
1300 Ocean Avenue
Asbury Park, New Jersey 07712
When: Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 8:00 PM
How: Buy tickets ($50, $25, and $15) online at http://www.revisiontheatre.org/
Or call 732-455-3059
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