Songs for a New World

Oct. 12-24, 2021

Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown

Conceived by Daisy Prince

Original Orchestration by Brian Besterman and Jason Robert Brown

Directed by Patrick Fitzwater

A series of songs connected by theme rather than story, the musical explores moments of decision and change in ordinary people’s lives. Each character faces a pivotal choice, revealing hopes, fears, and the courage required to step into the unknown. Through diverse musical styles, it captures the universal challenge of embracing new possibilities.

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“Slow Burn Theatre’s season opener … would be a triumph even if it didn’t also signify a full-throated celebratory return of regional theater.”

– Bill Hirschman, Florida Theater On Stage

“Music’s healing and invigorating power is on full display in Slow Burn’s Songs for a New World.”

– Aaron Krause, Theatrical Musings

Darius J. Manuel

Man 1

Cecilia Snow

Woman 1

Timothy Michael Quinn*

Man 2

Heather Jane Rolff*

Woman 2

André Russell

Man 1 Standby

Tory Vagasy

Woman 1 Standby

Sean William Davis

Man 2 Standby

Leah Sessa

Woman 2 Standby

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Slow Burn Theatre Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Patrick Fitzwater

Director

Eric Alsford

Music Director

Jackie Lawlor*

Production Stage Manager

Clifford Spulock

Lighting Designer

Rick Peña

Costume Designer

Amber Mandic

COVID Safety Manager

*Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Slow Burn Theatre Company, and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States. This Theatre operates under an agreement between the League of Resident Theatres and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.

Conductor/Piano – Eric Alsford

Cello – Elena Alamilla 

Guitar – Bryan Dubrow

Drums – Julie Jacobs

Percussionist – Sloane Johns

Violin – Liubov Ohrimenco

Bass – Martha Spangler

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