You realise very quickly that there are a whole different set of elements at work, as the writing is intended to convey something visual, above everything else, and that includes dialogue. Sitting down and reading a screenplay is a completely different experience to reading, say, a novel, or poetry. If you don’t have a script, you don’t have a film, and as I started to look into the process, I started to recognise the names of certain screenwriters, which then led me to sourcing copies of their work. It wasn’t until I was about fourteen (and it coincided with me discovering reading books for pleasure, not just for study) that I began to think more carefully about the screenwriter side of the process, as that is where the whole endeavour starts. Up until that point I always assumed that if I was going to do anything in the filmmaking arts, it would be to direct, as I grew up in the 80s with Spielberg and Kubrick as my guides as to what it was that a director actually did. The notion of becoming a screenwriter didn’t quite hit me until I was a teenager. ![]() And I always wanted to be a part of that roll. All those names that you would see on the credit roll at the end of a picture, they all had a part to play in the magic that just unfolded in front of me. ![]() Bespoke Theatricals provides general management.I had always loved the movies and I think that, even from a young age (say six or seven) I was drawn into the notion that these were actually made by people. The musical is produced by Lia Vollack and Michael Cassel Group, with executive producers Sue Wagner, John Johnson, Jillian Robbins, and Devin Keudell. Kitt has penned arrangements and orchestrations, and vocal design will be by AnnMarie Milazzo. Read reviews from the California run here.Īlmost Famous is directed by Jeremy Herrin, leading a creative team that also includes choreographer Sarah O'Gleby, music supervisor Bryan Perri, scenic designer Derek McLane, costume designer David Zinn, lighting designer Natasha Katz, sound designer Peter Hylenski, hair and makeup designer Luc Verschueren, and physical movement coordinator Lorenzo Pisoni. The musical had its world premiere at San Diego's Old Globe in 2019 with much of the same cast that will bring the work to Broadway. The coming-of-age story tracks a 15-year-old music fan named William who lands a Rolling Stone assignment following the emerging band Stillwater on tour. ![]() Yee.īased on the 2000 film of the same name, the musical features a score by Tony and Pulitzer winner Kitt and a book and lyrics by Crowe, who earned an Oscar for penning the original film based on his own teenage experience. Also featured in the company will be Rob Colletti, Matt Bittner, Chad Burris, Gerard Canonico, Julia Cassandra, Brandon Contreras, Jakeim Hart, Van Hughes, Jana Djenne Jackson, Katie Ladner, Danny Lindgren, Erica Mansfield, Alisa Melendez, Emily Schultheis, Daniel Sovich, Libby Winters, and Matthew C. The production stars Chris Wood, Tony Award nominee Anika Larsen, Solea Pfeiffer, Drew Gehling, and newcomer Casey Likes. Get a sneak peek inside rehearsals for the upcoming musical below. ![]() Tom Kitt and Cameron Crowe's stage musical adaptation of Almost Famous is set to begin performances October 3 ahead of a November 3 opening night at the Bernard B.
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