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.
"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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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 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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Kevin Duda sings "Still Standing"
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Trailer for the London Concert
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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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Fighting Chance Productions, Jericho Arts Center, Vancouver
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A Co-Production between Fighting Chance Productions and Nathan Gardner in association with Sean Bryan, Deborah Barrigan and Danny Brooke
April 23 – May 14, 2016 at the Jericho Arts Centre Directed by Ryan Mooney Musical Direction: Steven Greenfield & Clare Wyatt Producer : Nathan Gardner. Associate Producer: Danny Brooke. Stage Manager : Ziggy Shutz. Lighting Designer : Nicole Weismiller. Set Designer: Tim Driscoll & Ryan Mooney. Orchestrations: Daniel Klintworth & Adam Wright. Cast Andrew: Jesse Alvarez Marcus: Matt Montgomery Ruth: Mandana Namazi Alex: Francis Boyle Orchestra Conductor / Piano Clare Wyatt. Cello Alex Hauka. Guitar Adrian Sowa. Percussion Jamison Ko. |
Fighting Chance Production Photos
Mandana Namazi, Francis Boyle
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Jesse Alvarez
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Matt Montgomery
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Matt Montgomery, Jesse Alvarez
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Matt Montgomery, Mandana Namazi, Jesse Alvarez
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Matt Montgomery, Jesse Alvarez
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Francis Boyle
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Matt Montgomery, Jesse Alvarez
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Mandana Namazi, Jesse Alvarez
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Mandana Namazi, Jesse Alvarez
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Jesse Alvarez
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Matt Montgomery, Jesse Alvarez
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Lyric Theatre, London
The new musical Facing East will be presented in a one-night-only concert June 22nd proudly supporting Stonewall and Pride in London. The event will be performed at the Lyric Theatre.
Book and Lyrics by Mark-Eugene Garcia
Music by David Rigano
Based on the play by Carol Lynn Pearson
Arrangements and Orchestrations- Daniel Klintworth
Musical Direction- Adam C. Wright.
Produced by Nathan Gardner, Stephen Mcgill, Sean Bryan, Deborah Barrigan and Joel Marvin
Cast
Andrew- Peter DiCesare
Marcus- Michael Vinsen
Ruth- Rebecca Lock
Alex- Alasdair Harvey
Hosted and Narrated by Harriet Thorpe
Book and Lyrics by Mark-Eugene Garcia
Music by David Rigano
Based on the play by Carol Lynn Pearson
Arrangements and Orchestrations- Daniel Klintworth
Musical Direction- Adam C. Wright.
Produced by Nathan Gardner, Stephen Mcgill, Sean Bryan, Deborah Barrigan and Joel Marvin
Cast
Andrew- Peter DiCesare
Marcus- Michael Vinsen
Ruth- Rebecca Lock
Alex- Alasdair Harvey
Hosted and Narrated by Harriet Thorpe
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Uptown Theatre- Grand Prairie, TX
The new musical Facing East will be presented in a one-night-only concert Aug. 27 to benefit Resource Center Dallas/Youth First.The event will be performed at the Uptown Theatre in Grand Prairie, TX.
Directed by Andrew Hobgood
Book and Lyrics by Mark-Eugene Garcia
Music by David Rigano
Based on the play by Carol Lynn Pearson
Arrangements and Orchestrations- Daniel Klintworth
Musical Direction- Adam C. Wright.
Produced by Nathan Gardner, Sean Bryan, Deborah Barrigan and the New Colony Theatre
Dallas Concert Produced in association with Doug Voet
Piano- Adam C Wright -
Cello- Jeff Harvick
Guitar- Jason Bennett
Drums- Jaime Zolfaghari
Cast
Andrew- Peter DiCesare
Marcus- Max Swarner
Ruth- Julie Johnson
Alex- Jason Kane
Greenhouse Theatre-Chicago, IL
FACING EAST held a workshop in Chicago in October, 2011. It was followed by a concert performance to benefit the Trevor Project.
Directed by Andrew Hobgood
Book and Lyrics by Mark-Eugene Garcia
Music by David Rigano
Based on the play by Carol Lynn Pearson
Arrangements and Musical Direction- Michael Evans.
Produced by Nathan Gardner, Sean Bryan, Cat Stevens, Deborah Barrigan and the New Colony Theatre
Cast
Andrew- Kevin Stangler
Marcus- Matthew Keffer
Ruth- Anita Kellen
Alex- Erin Kahoa
On November 11th, BroadwayWorld.com announced the nominees for the 2011 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Representatives of 67 different Theater Productions, which played at 40 different Chicagoland theaters, are nominated in the 25 categories. Facing East was nominated in the Best Special Event category.
Directed by Andrew Hobgood
Book and Lyrics by Mark-Eugene Garcia
Music by David Rigano
Based on the play by Carol Lynn Pearson
Arrangements and Musical Direction- Michael Evans.
Produced by Nathan Gardner, Sean Bryan, Cat Stevens, Deborah Barrigan and the New Colony Theatre
Cast
Andrew- Kevin Stangler
Marcus- Matthew Keffer
Ruth- Anita Kellen
Alex- Erin Kahoa
On November 11th, BroadwayWorld.com announced the nominees for the 2011 BroadwayWorld Chicago Awards! Representatives of 67 different Theater Productions, which played at 40 different Chicagoland theaters, are nominated in the 25 categories. Facing East was nominated in the Best Special Event category.
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Kevin Stangler, Matthew Keffer
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