Theatre Fairfield, Fairfield University’s resident production company, will close its 2020-21 season with six performances of [title of show], a musical with a book by Hunter Bell and music and lyrics by Jeff Bowen. [title of show] tells of the creative journey of four talented singer-actor-writers — from off-off Broadway to Broadway — in 90 minutes. It celebrates their friendship and creative process in all its fun, frustrations, and glory.

[title of show] will be performed Wednesday, April 14 through Saturday, April 17 at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18.

The play is directed by Martha S. LoMonaco, PhD, professor and director of the theatre program, resident theatre director, and co-producer of Theatre Fairfield. The production is being rehearsed and performed live and in-person with a virtual audience. Actors will sing, dance, and act unmasked in their “pods,”: Covid-safe, plastic-walled structures the company created, allowing actors to safely create live theatre while in the same space.

[title of show] is groundbreaking for Theatre Fairfield, as they will be delving into the realm of film and television due to the extraordinary amount of camera work necessary for this production. The final product, while live, will also showcase the work of Video Engineer Park Lytle ’21 as he edits and arranges performers digitally to create an innovative virtual experience.

Dr. LoMonaco said, “[title of show] is filled with optimism, creativity, adventure, and camaraderie. Creative people coming together to make theatre happen, despite all odds, and who just keep going, no matter what obstacles are thrown in their path. It's perfect for NOW, when we need to say 'YES!' to moving forward together boldly, with artistry, and with love.”

For a behind the scenes look at [title of show], check out Theatre Fairfield's weekly video series, “Part of it All – Behind the Scenes with [title of show].”

The [title of show] cast features Kiersten Bjork ’21, Tracy Ferguson ’22, Carlin Fournier ’22, Brady Hanney ’24, and guest artist Kenneth Gartman. The production’s artistic team includes musical director Michael A. Ciavaglia '04, movement director/choreographer Brad Roth, producer and scenic designer Lynne Porter, costume designer and props manager Julie Leavitt, technical director Anne Kendall, stage manager Kierstin Jones, and assistant stage manager Chloe Cofini.

All performances of [title of show] will be held virtually on YouTube. Tickets are now on sale at the Quick Center Box Office: $10 general admission, $5 for all students. Call the Box Office at (203) 254-4010 or buy tickets online at quickcenter.com. After purchasing a ticket, patrons will receive a YouTube link via email on the day of the scheduled performance. Theatre Fairfield will have tech support on-call to assist virtual audience members as needed.