Facing East: A New Musical
BOOK AND LYRICS BY MARK-EUGENE GARCIA
MUSIC BY DAVID RIGANO
BASED ON THE PLAY BY CAROL LYNN PEARSON
Nominated for Best Theatrical Event by Broadwayworld.com
Nominated for Three Community Theatre Coalition Awards
Nominated for A Vancouver Ovation Award for Best New Work
FACING EAST follows an upstanding Mormon couple dealing with the suicide of their gay son. When they unexpectedly meet their sonʼs lover, they must face a reality that until then has been ignored, and reconcile their feelings and beliefs.
MUSIC BY DAVID RIGANO
BASED ON THE PLAY BY CAROL LYNN PEARSON
Nominated for Best Theatrical Event by Broadwayworld.com
Nominated for Three Community Theatre Coalition Awards
Nominated for A Vancouver Ovation Award for Best New Work
FACING EAST follows an upstanding Mormon couple dealing with the suicide of their gay son. When they unexpectedly meet their sonʼs lover, they must face a reality that until then has been ignored, and reconcile their feelings and beliefs.
"FACING EAST" began with a Chicago workshop in October 2011, followed by a concert performance supporting the Trevor Project. Directed by Andrew Hobgood, the show featured book and lyrics by Mark-Eugene Garcia and music by David Rigano, based on Carol Lynn Pearson's play. Notably, it received a nomination for the 2011 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards in the Best Special Event category. Subsequent performances supported various causes, including Resource Center Dallas/Youth First and Stonewall and Pride in London. In 2016, the full production took place at the Jericho Arts Centre, produced by Nathan Gardner and directed by Ryan Mooney, with a cast led by Jesse Alvarez, Matt Montgomery, Mandana Namazi, and Francis Boyle.
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Kevin Duda sings "Still Standing"
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Opening Night Footage from Vancouver Production
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Fighting Chance Productions final week for Facing East
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"Facing East is both heartbreaking and revitalizing."
- Cassady Ranford, Vancity Press
In only ninety minutes, the cast, band and music take the audience on a undeniably human journey that will leave you mourning and celebrating life at the same time." -
- Cassady Ranford, Vancity Press
This show hasn’t played New York yet, though it’s unabashedly aiming there.”
-The Showtune Moshpit
For more information check - Facing East: A New Musical
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- Cassady Ranford, Vancity Press
In only ninety minutes, the cast, band and music take the audience on a undeniably human journey that will leave you mourning and celebrating life at the same time." -
- Cassady Ranford, Vancity Press
This show hasn’t played New York yet, though it’s unabashedly aiming there.”
-The Showtune Moshpit
For more information check - Facing East: A New Musical
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