Esther, a new musical
by SoundBeacon Entertainment

Feb. 10, 2018
Saturday

Music and Lyrics by Glenna Bowman and Thomas Azar

Book by Glenna Bowman & Matthew Shead

A stage reading to be presented February 10, 2018, at Zach Theatre's Kleberg Stage.

Set in Ancient Persia, "Esther, A New Musical," is the tale of a young Jewish woman who dreams of traveling the world. But when the king's anti-Semitic advisor conscripts young virgins from across the land to choose a new queen, Esther finds herself unwillingly at the center of the king's court, where she discovers the most important choices in life are often those we make when we are out of options.

 This original work, by Austin trio, Glenna Bowman, Matthew Shead and Thomas Azar, will be presented as a stage reading. Actors will present the entire show, including dialogue and songs, but without sets or full costumes. You and the other audience members will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the show that could impact future development work. This is a unique opportunity you won't want to miss!

 

 

Here they are!  This amazing group of performing artists will appear in the stage reading of "Esther, A New Musical," presented on Zach Theatre's Kleberg Stage, Saturday, February 10, 2018.  

 

(via SoundBeacon Entertainment)

 

CAST

ESTHER (HADASSAH) - Ryan Smith

MORDECAI - Steve Williams

KING XERXES - Matthew Redden

HAMAN - Creighton Moench

SURI - Emily Villarreal

AMIRA - Elizabeth Neiman

DALIA - Jessica Brynn Cohen

HARBONA - Phil Rodriguez

HATHAK - Jeremiah Abdullah

HEGAI - Kirk Kelso

JUILY - Susan Johnston Taylor

TAMIR - Bennett Neiman

ZERESH - Laura Freeman

ENSEMBLE -Michele' Crowder

 

Come to the Party
Music & Lyrics by Glenna Bowman / Addtl Music by Thomas Azar
 
 
 
  1.  Come to the Party
  2. Every Time She Walks By
  3. Living the Dream
  4. Beauty Care
  5. Gilded Cage
Matthew Redden

Matthew Redden

Matt Edwardsen, Thomas Azar, Kfir Gov, Peter Littleton, Ann Pittman, Nina Huitt, Matthew Shead

Matt Edwardsen, Thomas Azar, Kfir Gov, Peter Littleton, Ann Pittman, Nina Huitt, Matthew Shead

Demo tracks recorded at Evil Snail Studios, Austin, TX (Nov 2015 & Nov 2017)

   * Special thanks to Matthew Redden for vocals on "Every Time She Walks By!" (Nov 2017)

   * Thank you, Megan Rabuse, for reprising Esther in "Living the Dream!" (Nov 2017)

   *  Nov 2015 tracks recorded by Matthew Edwardsen, Nina Huitt,Evelyn LaLonde, 

          Peter Littleton, Ann Pittman, Megan Rabuse, Matthew Shead

      Thomas Azar (piano), Jeff Azar (drums), Kfir Gov (audio engineer)


Esther, a new musical
by Glenna Bowman, Thomas Azar, Matthew Shead
SoundBeacon Entertainment

Saturday,
February 10, 2018
Zach Theatre
1510 Toomey Road
Austin, TX, 78704

February 10, 2018

7:00 p.m.

Zach Theatre, Kleberg Stage

1421 Riverside, Austin, Tx  78704

at Lamar and Riverside, behind the Zach Topfer Theatre

 Ticket prices start at $10 - $25 plus service fees, via

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