And so the journey for a new play begins. This play is very exciting for me. It again deals with dreams and the absurdity in our everyday living. It's the last play in the "Katarina" trilogy, and has a fantastic female protagonist named Keira Kamp. I was lucky enough to have success with December's production of "The Girl With The Red Hair" to have Theater For The New City produce this current for me. I have a fantastic designer, Micaela Carolan on board, who is bringing amazing ideas to the table.
I am off to London for a week to finalize the script because, to me, London instills inspiration in me equal to New York.
Most of all, I'm excited to work with this cast. For starters, I have the super talented Ashley Spivak leading us as Keira. Not only does she have a wonderful heart to match her talent, but she has shown such passion for this project that it shines through whenever she speaks to me about it. I met Ashley in a Viewpoints class at Primary Stages and am thrilled we can collaborate on this particular project. She's fun, energetic and extremely artistic. What more could you ask for?
I have my residents coming back on board. The vivacious Danielle Carroll, the riveting Lisa Rosado, the phenomenal Lisa DiFiore and the entertaining Patricia Nicastro.
Michelle Silvani, who will play the much coveted role of Bailey, is another true magician. Just wait until she opens her mouth to sing, you'll be floored. I produced a work she was in a couple of years back and am excited to work directly with her.
Finally, there's the superman powers of John Wiggins. John and I have worked together many times and it's always fun and brilliant. This will be no exception.
The key to a successful production is to surround yourself with warm-hearted people who are passionate about the work, the specific work. Everyone of them embody this and it's just such a privilege to have the opportunity to work with them.
Getting excited. Flight leaving soon.
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