ACCLAIMED NEW MUSICAL GROUP TO PLAY THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL

Group

GROUP
ACCLAIMED NEW MUSICAL GROUP TO PLAY
THE HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL

THE STELLA ADLER THEATRE – JUNE 23, 24, 25 AT 8 P.M.

A new musical about our need to love and be loved

Hollywood, CA – The Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble & I’m Right Here Productions are proud to present three encore performances of the musical Group during this year’s Hollywood Fringe Festival at the prestigious Stella Adler Theatre. Group premiered to critical acclaim this past January at the Powerhouse Theatre. The original cast is excited to perform in front of Hollywood audiences for the first time.

Group is musical group therapy sessions told through the memories of a troubled professor, chronicling seven strangers’ path to love and acceptance. With heartfelt wit set to an indie-rock score, “you’re going to find your peace here.”

“Its grand achievement is a triumphant blend of humor, high drama and music”
(SoCal.com)

“It will touch your heart and remind you how fragile and how incredible this life really is.” (BroadwayWorld)

“The play’s wit and self-deprecation immediately win you over”

(LA Times)

“Funny, engaging, tuneful, exhilarating, bright and emotionally resonant”
(StageSceneLA)

“Original, relevant musical presented on a small stage sans big-budget frills is a gift”
(Backstage)

The three encore performances are at 8p.m. on June 23rd, 24th & 25th at the Stella Adler Theatre at 6773 Hollywood Boulevard. Tickets are available for $12 both at the door and online on the Hollywood Fringe official website: www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/452 Parking with validation from the theatre is only $2 at the Hollywood and Highland structure.

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GROUP

WHAT
The Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble & It’s Right Here Productions proudly present three encore performances of the musical Group in the 2011 Hollywood Fringe Festival. Group chronicles seven strangers’ path to love and acceptance. With heartfelt wit set to an indie-rock score, “you’re going to find your peace here.”

WHO
Book, Music & Lyrics by Adam Emperor Southard

Additional Music & Arrangements by Josh Allan Dykstra

Original Concept by Adam Emperor Southard & Scott D. Southard

Directed by Richard Tatum

Stage Management by Danielle Lynnae
Music Direction & Sound Design by Christopher Moscatiello

Lighting Design by Sasha Venola
Costume Design by Danika Sudik
Featuring Isaac Wade (Dr. Allen) 
Brooke Baldwin (Liz) Michael Hanson (Paul) Caroline Sharp (Meg) Trevor Algatt (Phillip) 
Evan Wall (Chris) Melissa Collins (Julia)
Produced by Tom Burmester, Corwin Evans, Adam Emperor Southard & Danika Sudik

Presented by The Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble & It’s Right Here Productions at The Stella Adler Theatre

WHEN
June 23, 24, 25
8PM – 10:30PM

WHERE
Stella Adler Theatre
Irene Gilbert Theatre
6773 Hollywood Boulevard
$2 parking w/ validation @Hollywood & Highland

TICKETS
Tickets are available online for $12
www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/452