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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Justin Sadoian 415.794.5664 [email protected]
Ray of Light Theatre’s 2013 Season continues (with blood):
CARRIE THE MUSICAL *WEST COAST PREMIERE* October 4th – November 2nd, 2013 th The Victoria Theatre (16 /Mission), San Francisco
Music by Michael Gore; Lyrics by Dean Pitchford; Book by Lawrence D. Cohen Directed by Jason Hoover; Musical Direction by Ben Prince
SAN FRANCISCO – September 1, 2013: Ray of Light Theatre (www.rayoflighttheatre.com), San Francisco’s inimitable, feisty, non-profit musical theatre company, is ecstatic to present the bloodiest show you’ll see this year - CARRIE THE MUSICAL - based on Stephen King's best-selling novel. If you’ve read the book or seen the film, you know the story: Outcast Carrie White is bullied by the popular kids and tormented by her overprotective mother, only to discover she has an inner power that has the potential to change everything. Especially at the prom!
A legendary flop on Broadway when it first opened in 1988, CARRIE THE MUSICAL was rebuilt from the ground up by the show’s original authors for a recent hit off-Broadway production. Now Ray of Light Theatre is proud to present its West Coast Premiere, where you’ll experience this powerful and evocative work in a surprisingly effective new way. Complete with a live on-stage band, incredible sets, amazing costumes and some of the best talent around, this bloody good show is not to be missed!
Ray of Light Theatre knows how to mount blockbuster productions, and our 2013 Season will surely go down as our best and most ambitious yet. Past triumphs include wildly successful and critically recognized productions like Sweeney Todd in 2012 (winner of one and nominated for 6 BATCC Awards), The Full Monty (2012), Assassins in 2011 (winner of 8 BATCC Awards), Jerry Springer the Opera in 2010 (nominated for 9 BATCC Awards), BABY: A Musical in 2010 (winner of 6 BATCC Awards), The Who’s Tommy in 2009 (winner of 6 BATCC Awards), The Rocky Horror Show in 2008 (nominated for 5 BATCC Awards) as well as Bat Boy: The Musical in 2005 and 2006 (named a Top 10 show of the year by The SF Bay Guardian). FEATURING
Cristina Ann Oeschger Heather Orth Courtney Merrell Carrie White Margaret White Sue Snell
Nikita Burshteyn Riley Krull Forest Neikirk Tommy Ross Chris Hargensen Billy Nolan
CAST PRODUCTION TEAM Nikita Burshteyn (Tommy Ross) Jason Hoover (Artistic Director/Director) Samantha Cardenas (Norma) Ben Prince (Music Director) Jessica Coker (Miss Gardner) Amanda Folena (Choreographer) Molly Clancy (Ensemble) Kelly James Tighe (Set Designer) Chloe Condon (Frieda) Joe D’Emilio (Lighting Designer) Danny Cunningham (Mr. Stephens, week 1) Anton Hedman (Sound Designer) Maria Duzon (Ensemble) Erik Scanlon (Projection Designer) Dan Hurst (George) Kevin Pong (Prop Master) Olivia Hytha (Helen) Daniel Cadigan (Technical Director) Riley Krull (Chris Hargensen) Alex Rodriguez (Assistant Choreographer) Sean Libiran (Ensemble) Andrew Daniels (Stage Manager) Courtney Merrell (Sue Snell) Greg Sottolano (Assistant Director/Patron Service Manager) Forest Neikirk (Billy Nolan) Lee Haskin (Volunteer Coordinator) Cristina Ann Oeschger (Carrie White) Alex Kirschner (Production Manager) Matt Ono (Stokes) Eliza Leoni (Associate Artistic Director/Cabaret Director) Heather Orth (Margaret White) Justin Sadoian (Press/Marketing Manager) Danny Quezada (Freddy) Alexis Wong (Finance Manager) Maurice Andre San-Chez (Ensemble) Shane Ray (Founder) Kathryn Sullivan (Ensemble) Jef Valentine (Mr. Stephens, weeks 2-5) Aaron Vanderbeek (Ensemble)
For cast and staff listings with headshots and biographies, visit: www.rayoflighttheatre.com/carrie Venue: The Victoria Theatre, 2961 16th St. (between Mission/Capp), San Francisco, CA 94103 Show dates: October 4 – November 2, 2013 Show times: Wednesdays – Saturdays @ 8pm; Special late show on Saturday 10/26 @ 11:30pm; Special matinee on Saturday 11/2 @ 2pm
More Info: www.rayoflighttheatre.com Full Online Press Kit: www.rayoflighttheatre.com/2013-press/
CALENDAR EDITORS
WHAT: CARRIE THE MUSICAL *West Coast Premiere* 5-Week Limited Engagement
WHEN: October 4 – November 2, 2013
TIMES: Wednesdays – Saturdays @ 8pm; Special late show on Saturday 10/26 @ 11:30pm; Special matinee on Saturday 11/2 @ 2pm
WHERE: The Victoria Theatre 2961 16th St. (between Mission/Capp) San Francisco, CA 94103
TICKETS: For tickets ($25-$36) and information, visit www.rayoflighttheatre.com. Student/Senior/Group discounts offered. Email [email protected] for Group info.
Justin Sadoian 415.794.5664 [email protected]
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