Download karen mason and mark jacoby lead the cast

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Elisa Hale at (860) 873-8664, ext. 323
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Dan McMahon at (860) 873-8664, ext. 324
[email protected]
KAREN MASON AND MARK JACOBY LEAD THE CAST OF
GOODSPEED MUSICALS’ SNAPSHOTS: A MUSICAL SCRAPBOOK
Engaging New Musical Spotlighting Over 20 Songs From The Creator Of Wicked,
Pippin, And Godspell Begins October 24 At The Norma Terris Theatre
EAST HADDAM, CONN., August 28, 2013: Goodspeed Musicals has put together an incredible cast for
Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook a heartwarming, multi-decade musical about the tribulations and triumphs of
love featuring Stephen Schwartz’s beloved songs from his most popular Broadway musicals including Pippin,
Wicked and Godspell. This captivating new work conceived by Michael Scheman and book writer David Stern will
run from October 24 to November 17 at The Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn. — Goodspeed’s home for
developing fresh, innovative, and original new musicals. Snapshots is sponsored by Essex Savings Bank.
This romantic comedy blends some of the best-loved music from composer Stephen Schwartz’s
Broadway shows (Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, The Baker’s Wife) with some of his lesser-known gems. You’ll
meet Sue and Dan, a couple who, after 20 years of marriage, have drifted apart. Together they discover a
box of photographs which leads them to relive the memories of their past selves captured in the snapshots.
Featuring fresh lyrics and orchestrations, our couple discovers the humorous twists of how love united them
and why life has pushed them apart. Every couple will see themselves in Snapshots!
The cast will feature Karen Mason as Sue. Ms. Mason has appeared in Broadway’s Wonderland,
Hairspray, Mamma Mia!, Sunset Boulevard, Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, Play Me a Country Song as well as
Goodspeed’s Heartbeats at The Norma Terris Theatre. Opposite her as Dan will be Tony-nominated Mark
Jacoby whose credits include Broadway’s Elf, Sweeney Todd, Man of La Mancha, Ragtime, Showboat, Grand
Hotel, The Phantom of the Opera and Sweet Charity. Mr. Jacoby performed at the Goodspeed Opera House in
On The Twentieth Century.
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Susan will be played by Elizabeth Stanley of Broadway’s Million Dollar Quartet, Cry-Baby, and Company.
Daniel will be played by Matthew Scott of Broadway’s Sondheim on Sondheim, A Catered Affair, and Jersey
Boys. Susie will be played by Ephie Aardema of whose credits include national tours of Fiddler on the Roof
and The Sound of Music. Danny will be played by Dan DeLuca.
Snapshots features famous songs and new orchestrations by Stephen Schwartz and a book by David
Stern. Stephen Schwartz’s many accolades include six Tony nominations (Wicked, Godspell, Rags and
Working.), three Oscars (Disney’s Pocahontas and Dreamworks’ The Prince of Egypt.) and four Grammys
(Godspell, Pocahontas, and Wicked). He is also no stranger to Goodspeed, in 2002 he fine-tuned his musical
The Baker’s Wife at the Norma Terris Theatre and in 2006 he received The Goodspeed Award for Outstanding
Contribution to Musical Theatre. David Stern has written numerous movies including: Geppetto (four Emmy
Award nominations), Open Season 2 (Annie Award nomination for Best Animated Feature), Open Season 3,
and the upcoming Turkeys (starring Owen Wilson and Woody Harrelson). He also wrote the musical My Son
Pinocchio with longtime collaborator Stephen Schwartz. Additional music and lyrics were written by David
Crane, Seth Friedman, Marta Kaufman, Alan Menken and Charles Strouse.
Snapshots will be directed by Daniel Goldstein. Mr. Goldstein directed a recent revival of Godspell on Broadway.
His work is very familiar to Goodspeed audiences having directed the current hit Hello, Dolly! at the Goodspeed
Opera House and The Unauthorized Autobiography of Samantha Brown at the Norma Terris in 2011.
The set and costumes will be designed by two-time Tony nominee David Farley. Mr. Farley’s Broadway credits
include A Little Night Music, 13, and Sunday in the Park with George. He designed 13 for Goodspeed’s production
at The Norma Terris Theatre before it transferred to Broadway. Lighting design will be by David Weiner who has
worked on numerous Broadway shows including Romeo and Juliet, Grace, Godspell, The Sound of Music, Titanic,
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, and Guys and Dolls. Steve Orich, who was nominated for a
Tony while working on the Broadway production of Jersey Boys, will serve as Orchestrator. Mr. Orich’s Goodspeed
credits include The Norma Terris productions of You Never Know, Both Barrels and Actor, Lawyer, Indian Chief.
Jason Thompson, who has worked on Broadway in Jersey Boys, Lennon, and Dracula, the Musical, will be the
Projection Designer. Music Direction will be by Goodspeed veteran Adam Souza who served as Music Director for
Goodspeed’s The Great American Mousical and Assistant Musical Director for the Goodspeed Opera House
productions Very Good Eddie and The Apple Tree as well as Road to Hollywood and Great Expectations at the
Norma Terris Theatre. Sound Design will be by Jay Hilton who is in his 28th season at Goodspeed.
Snapshots will be produced for Goodspeed Musicals by Michael Price.
Snapshots will run October 24 – November 17, 2013. Curtain times are Wednesdays at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30
p.m, Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. (*Thurs. 8 pm only on October 24), Fridays at 8:00 p.m., Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. and
8:00 p.m., and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are available through the Box Office (860.873.8668), open seven days a week, or on-line at
www.goodspeed.org. For show highlights, exclusive photos, special events, and more visit us at
goodspeed.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
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For nearly 30 years, The Norma Terris Theatre has been Goodspeed’s home for developing fresh,
innovative, and original new musicals. These new works have been developed in Chester, Conn. before
they’ve moved on to Broadway, off-Broadway, national tours, and other regional theatres. Because this is a
developmental theatre, the show can change on a day-to-day basis. New scenes are added, songs are moved,
costumes are changed, dialogue is tweaked - all based on audience response and feedback. Be a part of the
process and be among the first to enjoy the Broadway hits of tomorrow.
Dedicated to the preservation and advancement of musical theatre, Goodspeed Musicals produces three
musicals each season at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, Conn., and additional works at The
Norma Terris Theatre in Chester, Conn., which was opened in 1984 for the development of new musicals.
The first regional theatre to receive two Tony Awards (for outstanding achievement), Goodspeed celebrates
another milestone, its 50th Anniversary, in 2013. In addition to the two theatres and production facilities,
Goodspeed maintains The Scherer Library of Musical Theatre and The Max Showalter Center for Education in
Musical Theatre. Goodspeed gratefully acknowledges the Marquee Sponsors for this production, Dr. Anne L.
Rothstein and Ms. Jane Hellman, as well as the ongoing support of Sennheiser, the Official Audio Sponsor
and the Department of Economic and Community Development with support from the Connecticut Office of
the Arts.
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GOODSPEED MUSICALS
Snapshots FACT SHEET
Production:
Snapshots
Music and Lyrics by:
Book by:
Conceived by:
Additional Music and Lyrics by:
Stephen Schwartz
David Stern
Michael Scheman and David Stern
David Crane, Seth Friedman, Marta Kaufman, Alan Menken, and
Charles Strouse
Theatre:
The Norma Terris Theatre
33 North Main Street, Chester, Connecticut
Director:
Orchestrator:
Music Director:
Set Design and Costume Design:
Lighting Design:
Sound Design:
Daniel Goldstein
Steve Orich
Adam Souza
David Farley
David Weiner
Jay Hilton
Cast:
Ephie Aardema (Susie)
Dan DeLuca (Danny)
Mark Jacoby (Dan)
Karen Mason (Sue)
Matthew Scott (Daniel)
Elizabeth Stanley (Susan)
Dates:
October 24 – November 17, 2013
Performances:
Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Thursday at 7:30 p.m.*, Friday at 8:00
p.m., Saturday at 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., and Sunday at 2:00 p.m. and 6:30
p.m. (*Thurs. 8 pm only on Oct. 24th).
Tickets:
Starting at $44
Prices are subject to change based on availability.
Goodspeed Box Office (860.873.8668) or on-line at goodspeed.org
Special Events & Offers:
Wine Tasting: Sunday, October 27, 5:00 pm. Enjoy a sampling of fine wines, compliments of Shore Discount
Liquors of Deep River, complimentary hors d’oeuvres provided by Trapiche of Deep River, and a pre-show chat
with a member of the creative team. Only $15 with your ticket to the 6:30 pm performance. Reserve in
advance through the Box Office.
Talkbacks: Participate in the process of creating a new musical. Join us for a free post-show discussion with
the creative team after the Thursday evening performances on October 31 and November 7.
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Goodspeed Dinners: Reserve tickets for a Wednesday, Thursday, or Sunday evening performance and enjoy
special pre-show dinner offers at local restaurants.
ALL OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
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please contact Elisa Hale (ext. 323) or Dan McMahon (ext. 324) at 860.873.8664,
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