Hello from the heart of the action, New Works Director Frankie Dailey here, with an inside look at a special event you don't want to miss.
As we speak, we're knee-deep in preparations, and the buzz is electrifying! We are putting together a one-night-only concert at Joe’s Pub in New York City that's shaping up to be a hit this season. Picture this: the nostalgia of your favorite summer memories mixed with the pulsating energy of a live concert. It's a backyard party meets Broadway, and you're on the guest list!
We're thrilled to have on our stage NAMT Festival of New Musicals alumni Jacinta Clusellas, Andrea Daly, Robi Hager, Martin Storrow and Melvin Tunstall III with guest Artist & Music Director Andrea Grody. These talented musicians are not just performing; they're inviting you into their creative worlds, sharing with you their intimate journey as singer-songwriters in musical theatre. From crafting the perfect melody to weaving together the lyrical fabric that threads through their works, you'll get a peek behind the curtain like never before.
The concert is packed with never-before-heard new works, providing you with an exclusive first-listen opportunity. But we're also bringing back NAMT Festival favorites, the songs that have resonated with audiences and left indelible marks in our hearts. Performed by the songwriters themselves, these pieces will carry an even more personal, emotional touch. AND... we've got surprises!
So, are you ready for an unforgettable summer night? Come check out SONGS OF SUMMER at Joe's Pub on July 31st. We're rolling out the red carpet, cueing the spotlights, and setting the stage. All that's missing is you.
Join us, and let's make this summer night one to remember!
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SONGS OF SUMMER
Joe's Pub | July 31st @ 7pm
*USE CODE "NAMTSONGS" FOR $5 OFF* |
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On the heels of exciting announcements for all, NAMT alumni writers Brandon James Gwinn & EllaRose Chary met with NAMT Member and Diversionary Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director Matt Morrow to discuss their collaborative process, insights from their careers in queer theatre, and their future projects.
Brandon James Gwinn:
I’m Brandon James Gwinn, my pronouns are he/they, and I am the co-lyricist and composer of Thelma Louise; Dyke Remix and a NAMT alumni.
EllaRose Chary:
I’m EllaRose Chary, call me Ella. I am she/her pronouns. I’m the bookwriter and co-lyricist of TL;DR, which was in the 33rd Annual Festival of New Musicals. A lot of cool things came out of TL;DR being at NAMT, one of which is that we met Matt Morrow and got to know Diversionary. We did a workshop reading there in January through a Writers Residency Grant from the Frank Young Fund for New Musicals. We also got to work on a different queer show, Queer. People. Time., through a NAMT grant, and we’ll be coming back to TL;DR soon through another NAMT project development grant.
Matt Morrow:
I’m Matt Morrow. I’m the Executive Artistic Director of Diversionary Theater, the third oldest queer theater in the country and I’ve been here for eight-and-a-half years. I am soon going to be outgoing to join another NAMT Member, Center Repertory Company, up in the Bay Area as their Artistic Director. Read More.
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The Call Board is brought to you in partnership with NAMT Member New Musicals Inc. Create a free account at NMI's Musical Theatre Resource Center and check out more contests, submission opportunities and professional development resources. Look below for a selection of their upcoming submission deadlines.
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Want to add to this listing? Spot an error or old info? Reach out to us at newworks@namt.org.
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Prospect Theater Company is in the final weeks of their critically acclaimed Off-Broadway premiere of Justin Huertas' original musical LIZARD BOY, directed by Brandon Ivie. Don't miss this "Wildly entertaining and empowering" new show! Join for the June 23rd and June 28th performances, when a live cast album will be recorded. NAMT community members are invited to get advance rush-priced tickets with promo code PRERUSH (availability is limited), or with friends code FR20.
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LIZARD BOY
Off-Broadway through July 1
*USE CODE "FR20" FOR RUSH-PRICES* |
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On a rainy afternoon in both New York & Seattle, we sat down with Neen Williams-Teramachi while they made their last preparations for an upcoming reading of the new musical Yoko’s Husband’s Killer’s Japanese Wife, Gloria.
NAMT:
Thanks so much for meeting with us! Why don’t you tell us who you are and what you do?
Neen Williams-Teramachi:
Sure! My name is Neen Williams-Teramachi. I use they/them pronouns, and I’m the Associate Director of New Works at The 5th Avenue Theatre. I am a department of one, but I do have a group of fabulous colleagues that I get to collaborate with sometimes.
NAMT:
NAMT knows a little about your path as a Stage Manager, do you want to tell us more about your path to this role at The 5th?
NWT:
That’s a good introduction to how I got involved with NAMT. I was a stage manager as part of the 2020 Festival season with Lizard Boy...
Read more.
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Pearl Studios is the official rehearsal studio for the NAMT Festival of New Musicals and we're excited to partner with them again this year for our 35th Anniversary. Pearl Studios is conveniently located in Midtown Manhattan on 8th Avenue between 35th & 36th Streets, and offers two floors of clean, bright and flexible rooms fit for all your rehearsal needs. For bookings, call 212-904-1850 or email contactus@pearlstudiosnyc.com.
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Check out last month's edition of The Table Read at namt.org!
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