‘23 COINS’ A WORLD PREMIERE OF A NEW MUSICAL
Written by Mark Abrahams
Direction by S. Barton-Farcas & Michelle Kuchuk
Arrangements & Musical Direction by Michael O'Dell
Ginny Walker is not like other girls. Hiding out in the badlands of southern Louisiana, this genius girl-prodigy and her fugitive mother, Sarah, live precariously. But the law is not the only threat. Both of them dangle beneath a giant question mark—a fatal genetic legacy that may (or may not) strike. Laid bare under such catastrophic shoes about to drop, how does one plow through an average day? As you might’ve guessed, Ginny turns to preaching the gospel. After all, she’s gifted. She’s got fire & brimstone. Healing hands. And somehow, the full text of the bible committed to memory. In the pursuit of soul saving, these gifts are invaluable. To Isaac Thigpen of Christ’s Road Show Tent Revival, Lil’ Gin Walker’s talents are gold. When she preaches—the collection plate doth runneth over. Thigpen has big plans for which he’ll fight if necessary. And he’ll surely bring down hellfire on anyone who gets in the w ay—to make sure that his golden girl-preacher goose keeps the cash comin’. Things may seem hopeless. But this special (and highly motivated) girl isn’t about to leave her fate up to chance.
How will Gin and her mother survive their gods and demons?
this month and next i get the privilege and thrill of Music Directing mark abrahams' new musical 23 COINS at nicu's spoon theatre, NYC. it's extremely exciting for me because i not only get to arrange the music and shape the show's sound, i get to play (and sing) a great character and also play keyboards for the show. who says you still can't be a triple threat when it doesn't involve dancing?
off-off-broadway here i come....
p.s. the cast is amazing.
23 COINS performance times, dates & info:
october 7th - 25th, 2009
wednesdays - saturdays @ 8PM/ sundays @ 2:30PM
38 west 38th street, 5th floor, NYC
tickets: general: $18/seniors & students: $15
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