tag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:/blogs/spot-on-sound-11a90166-9e27-4d21-9234-02bd866c574c?p=3SPOT ON SOUND2020-04-11T09:04:57-05:00SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCfalsetag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/55139422018-11-17T09:00:00-06:002018-11-18T16:06:02-06:00Tommy Martinez Meets The Grinch<p><span class="font_large">At the <a contents="Old Globe Theatre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.theoldglobe.org/" target="_blank">Old Globe Theatre</a> in San Diego, SoundBeacon's favorite Broadway musical entertainer, <a contents="Tommy Martinez" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://twitter.com/leastimfunny?lang=en" target="_blank">Tommy Martinez</a>, is currently playing Young Max in Dr. Seuss's "<a contents="How the Grinch Stole Christmas" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.theoldglobe.org/" target="_blank"><strong>How the Grinch Stole Christmas</strong></a>" (now thru Dec 29th).</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">SoundBeacon Executive Producer Glenna Bowman and Board Member Rochelle Lacy were in San Diego last weekend to check out all the fun in person. What a great cast! Tommy Martinez was funny and kind-hearted as Young Max, Edward Watts really was a mean one - until his heart grew and he wasn't; Steve Gunderson was delightful as Old Max. We also have to give a shout out to Sadie Tess Coleman for delivering a magical performance as Cindy-Lou Who, as well as, Bets Malone whose extraordinary voice brought a special vibrance to the role of Mama Who.</span></p>
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<p><em>Glenna Bowman and Tommy Martinez on the set; </em></p>
<p><em>Whoville General Store; </em></p>
<p><em>Grinch Mountain backstage; </em></p>
<p><em>Rochelle Lacy fact-checking the cast list.</em></p>
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<p><em>Publicity Photos by Ken Howard. From top left to right: (1) Tommy Martinez as Young Max with Steve Gunderson as Old Max; (2) Edward Watts as the Grinch stealing Christmas as poor, Young Max looks on; (3) the amazing Who ensemble featuring Larry Raben and Kyrsten Hafso Koppman as Grandpa and Grandma Who, and Bets Malone and Robert J. Townsend as Mama and Papa Who.</em></p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/54884432018-10-26T22:44:58-05:002018-10-26T23:13:05-05:00THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG is Right On!<p>This show is absolutely hilarious! And it's here in Austin at Bass Concert Hall this weekend! With only 4 performances remaining (Saturday at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.), you won't want to miss it! <a contents="Click here to get more details and purchase tickets!&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://texasperformingarts.org/season/the-play-that-goes-wrong-broadway-austin-2018" target="_blank">Click here to get more details and purchase tickets! </a></p>
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<p>"Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor where things are quickly going from bad to utterly disastrous. With an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines), it’s 'TONS OF FUN FOR ALL AGES' (HuffPost)!."</p>
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<p>Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields, the show premiered at the Old Red Lion Theatre in London in 2012 and made its Broadway debut on April 2, 2017. The show won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best New Comedy in 2015 and the Tony Award for Best Scenic Design of a Play in 2017.</p>
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<p> </p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/54442342018-10-13T09:00:00-05:002018-10-13T09:00:34-05:00Trinity Street Players present SIDE SHOW<p>Oct. 12th - 28th, Wednesday - Sundays, 7:30pm evenings and 2pm matinees. </p>
<p>Based on the legendary conjoined twins Daisy and Violet Hilton, SIDE SHOW follows their heartwrenching search for love and acceptance amidst the spectacle of fame and freak-dom. Starring Ann Zarate and Sarah Zeringue as the twins. Also featured is local favorite, Andrew Cannata, and our own SoundBeacon players Steve Williams as Houdini, Kirk Kelso as Terry, plus Ryan Smith as the Fortune Teller and assistant choreographer.</p>
<p>Directed by Eric Vera with music direction by Paul Pew and choreography by Adam Roberts. </p>
<p><a contents="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/side-show-tickets-50197652530" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/side-show-tickets-50197652530" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/side-show-tickets-50197652530</a> </p>
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<p> Steve Williams Kirk Kelso Ryan Smith</p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/54420022018-10-01T09:00:00-05:002018-10-01T09:00:31-05:00The Unified Score in Musical Theatre<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/03dc1bb168a4ad5a2fc70be9172054927e95dea2/original/the-newyorker.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br>The New Yorker</p>
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<p><span class="font_large">Adam Gopnik talks with Stephen Sondheim about the myth of the unified score. Say what?!</span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">Sat, Sep 29 @ 7:30PM and Sun, Sep 30 @ 2:00 PM</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">B. Iden Payne Theatre, UT Austin, 300 E. 23rd Street, Austin, TX 78712 </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">A semi-staged reading featuring professional actors, this lyrical biography of Leonard Bernstein takes a symphonic look at the major melodies playing throughout his life: music, family, spiritual longing, carnal passions and death. By Kirk Lynn. Directed by KJ Sanchez. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Commissioned by the College of Fine Arts Dean’s Office, Texas Theatre </span></p>
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<p><a contents="More Info" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nowplayingaustin.com/event/a-plan-and-not-quite-enough-time/" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: 1.4em;">More Info</span></a></p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/54396102018-09-22T13:58:43-05:002018-09-22T13:59:30-05:00Phil Rodriguez in THE WHO'S TOMMY<p>Here's our pick for this weekend. See THE WHO'S TOMMY at The City Theatre tonight at 8 pm! Our very own Phil Rodriguez is among the talented cast. </p>
<p><a contents="The City Theatre presents THE WHO'S TOMMY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.citytheatreaustin.org/currentshow.html" target="_blank">The City Theatre presents THE WHO'S TOMMY</a></p>
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<p>Jessica Cohen and Susan Johnston Taylor star in this wild musical comedy that proves some kids will do anything to become a Broadway star…ANYTHING! Both of these talented ladies are a joy to watch. Jessica is exuberant, flawlessly delivering comic lines and layered melodies. And Susan is perfect as the young star's picture perfect mother. The show also includes standout performances by Robert Cross, Michelle Cheney and Kelsey Kimble. Jessica and Susan were both featured in SoundBeacon Entertainment's staged reading of <strong>Esther, A New Musical</strong> earlier this year at ZACH Theatre's Kleberg Stage.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/8f9dae24bf876931de0d2474c5087e97b811e624/original/ruthless-jessica.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/8d1ffe957f7bf346b397fa79fc24e3918b20356e/original/ruthless-susan-and-robert.jpg" class="size_orig justify_left border_" />Directed by Jim Lindsay; Choreographed by Laura Lund; Musical Direction by Austin Kimble; Costumes by Scout Gutzmerson; Wigs/Makeup by Christina Little-Manley. </p>
<p>Thursday - Saturday performances start at 8:00 pm. and the Sunday performance is at 3:00 pm. The City Theatre is located at 3823 Airport Blvd. Austin 78722. </p>
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<p><em>* The production contains adult language and humor; may not be suitable for children.</em></p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/52558662018-05-24T20:16:37-05:002018-05-24T22:09:30-05:00Laura Benanti sums up 2017-18 Broadway Musicals<p>If you haven't heard about all the great musicals on Broadway this past year, Laura Benanti sums it up in her own special way. </p>
<p><a contents="Laura Benanti on the 2017-18 Broadway Musicals." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.theatermania.com/video/laura-benanti-explains-the-musicals-of-the-2017-18-broadway-season_1448.html/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=24may2018" target="_blank">CLICK HERE: Laura Benanti on the 2017-18 Broadway Musicals.</a> <span class="font_small"><em> </em></span></p>
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<p>If you aren't familiar with Laura Benanti, her voice is supreme and she has great comic timing, as demonstrated in the <a contents='2016 Broadway revival of "She Loves Me,"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ibdb.com/broadway-production/she-loves-me-501744" target="_blank">2016 Broadway revival of "She Loves Me,"</a> presented by the Roundabout Theatre Company (also starring Gavin Creel, Jane Krokowski, and Zachary Levi).</p>
<p><a contents='Laura Benanti sings "Vanilla Ice Cream" in "She Loves Me."' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjRhvf-w8TE" target="_blank">Laura Benanti sings "Vanilla Ice Cream" in "She Loves Me."</a></p>
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<p><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kindertransport-tickets-44565105430" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/e22c4c7918674640b8164d54c2486610378e2275/original/kindertransport.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/30eb622358fbd062af301bd2929e8acdebb5b1c0/small/jessica-cohen.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><span class="font_large">Jessica Cohen appeared in SoundBeacon Entertainment's recent staged reading of "Esther, A New Musical." She is an amazing, young talent. Be sure to see Jessica and her talented castmates in this show presented by the Trinity Street Players and directed by Jim Lindsay. Set design by Steve Williams.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Playing now through April 29th! Admission is FREE.</span></p>
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<p> </p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/51288952018-03-19T09:00:00-05:002018-03-19T09:00:58-05:00The Band's Visit<p>"<a contents="The Band's Visit" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thebandsvisitmusical.com/" target="_blank">The Band's Visit</a>," with music by David Yazbek and book by Itamar Moses, premiered on Broadway at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre Nov 9, 2017. SoundBeacon's Glenna Bowman saw this surprising and beautiful production on March 8, 2018. </p>
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<p>In this story, eight Egyptian musicians who comprise the Alexandria Ceremonial Police Orchestra arrive by mistake in a small town in Israel's Negev Desert. Their booking is set for a different city, but with no transportation out of the town or any hotels to stay at, the band settles at a restaurant owned by Dina (Katrina Lenk), who offers them lodging. Overcoming ethnic barriers, the Egyptians find diversion and companionship with the Israelis through a pervading undercurrent of shared melancholy.</p>
<p>The show runs 1 hour and 30 minutes with no intermission, and is captivating from start to finish, unfolding with humor and authenticity.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/e7d569448e4eb82f4494f1c1a7cfe4c43ab5e137/medium/img-e0086.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_medium" alt="" /> <span class="font_small">David Cromer (Director), Itamar Moses (Book), Orin Wolf (Lead Producer)</span></p>
<p>On March 11th, Glenna and the other members of the Commercial Theater Institute (CTI) Three-Day Intensive heard from the creative team of "The Band's Visit," as they described the creative process that brought "The Band's Visit" from concept to its preview at the Atlantic Theater Company and onto Broadway. Lead Producer Orin Wolf, director David Cromer and bookwriter Itamar Moses offered insights into the team's 8-year journey. Afterward, Glenna chatted with Orin Wolf and David Cromer.</p>
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<p> </p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/51242052018-03-16T09:00:00-05:002018-03-16T09:00:50-05:00Shows, Shows, SHOWS!<p>So many great shows on Broadway right now! While SoundBeacon executive producer, Glenna Bowman, was in New York this past week, she took time to visit the Great White Way. "The Band's Visit" was the finest surprise of the trip. It is a beautiful story sprinkled with charm and humor; we highly recommend it! Revivals of "Hello, Dolly" and "Carousel" should not be missed. Bernadette Peters shines as Dolly Levi, proving some things (like good wine) just get better with age. and the costumes are stunning. The dancing and singing in "Carousel" are some of the best in the business. (Kudos to supporting actors, Lindsay Mendez and Alexander Gemignani for their standout performances!) And, finally, if you just want a fun time at the theater, celebrating those who, like us, may not be destined to save the world, go to New World Stages and check out "Puffs." This imaginative show gives us a glimpse of what the Hufflepuffs might have been up to while the Griffindors were saving the world. It cleverly moves from one laugh to the next, while giving us a few new characters to love and cheer for.</p>
<p>If you have a favorite show right now, comment below. We would love to hear from you!</p>
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<p> </p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/51137922018-03-06T10:21:22-06:002018-03-06T10:23:49-06:00"Mame" is at Georgetown Palace Theatre<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/822f72fbe7ee5c4dd9a26cec2f42cd99aa890d82/medium/mame-palace-theatre-georgetown.png" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
<p>Kirk Kelso, who recently played Hegai (and several other characters) in "Esther, A New Musical," is now playing the role of Beauregard Burnside in "Mame," being presented by the Georgetown Palace Theatre." We saw the show on Sunday and loved it! </p>
<p>The show stars Austin favorite Michelle Cheney in the title role of Mame, BJ/Betty Ortwein as sharp-tongued bestie, Vera, Evelyn LaLonde in the hilarious role of Agnes Gooch, and Aidan Lindsey as Young Patrick. The entire cast is a joy to watch!</p>
<p><a contents="GET MORE INFO" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.georgetownpalace.com/mame?gclid=CjwKCAiAlfnUBRBQEiwAWpPA6UG7fPLtj07uX3vjwTbXiJ7FB1szA6JRhecNktzCUHznkpTFieB9JxoCeYkQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">GET MORE INFO</a></p>
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<p>Also appearing in the show are Creighton Moench (who played Haman in "<a contents="Esther" data-link-label="Esther, A New Musical" data-link-type="page" href="/esther-a-new-musical" target="_blank">Esther</a>") and Kristin DeGroot (who we met when we worked with Miriam Relyea on her original musical, "<a contents="Called By Name" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.soundbeaconent.com/called-by-name" target="_blank">Called By Name</a>."</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/24605eb96d68f2d308cd8cd30188689ba8fe33ad/small/creighton-moench.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_medium" alt="Creighton Moench" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/0c6a91c18d61cb5ec5a1b5971ac4ee9248925adf/small/kristen-degroot.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_medium" alt="Kristin DeGroot" />Red Scare plays for 2 weekends only at the Dougherty Arts Center. </p>
<p>Get all the info here. <a contents="Red Scare, A Musical Comedy" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://crankcollective.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Red Scare, A Musical Comedy</a></p>
<p> </p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/50900442018-02-21T11:35:08-06:002018-02-21T14:46:59-06:00The City Theatre takes on "Noises Off"<p>We at SoundBeacon, have a special place in our hearts for The City Theatre. Glenna met Artistic Director, Andy Berkovsky, when he was just starting this local theatre in 2006, and we have watched him develop a devoted following through quality works and diverse programming. "Noises Off" is one of our favorite shows. The SoundBeacon team has seen it performed on the Bowie High School stage and on Broadway (twice in one season - because you can't beat Megan Hilty and Andrea Martin for an evening of great entertainment)! </p>
<p>We are so excited to tell you what a FUN show this local cast and production team have put together. All the actors are engaging and funny! And they have built a great set for this 90-seat theatre. The show runs through March 10th, so get your tickets now!</p>
<p>Click here for more information: <a contents='"Noises Off" at The City Theatre ' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.citytheatreaustin.org/currentshow.html" target="_blank">"Noises Off" at The City Theatre </a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Mike DiChello, Sean Hennigan, Brent Rose, Stacy Trammell, Kevin Anderson, Susanna Hill</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Web Jerome, Darren Scharf, Robyn Connors</p>
<p> </p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/50562732018-02-06T09:00:00-06:002018-02-21T13:29:15-06:00Rounding Out the Cast<p>We have had so much fun introducing our cast to you! </p>
<p>Here are the final two members of our cast, who are certainly not least in our eyes! Phil Rodriguez plays King Xerxes' steadfast bodyguard, Harbona, with the perfect balance of sensibility and humor. Bennett Neiman plays Mordecai's Jewish friend, Tamir, with authenticity and charm, and brings other characters to life with equal aplomb as part of the Ensemble. </p>
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<p>PHIL RODRIGUEZ was most recently seen on stage as The Pharoah in the Georgetown Palace production of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." Other Palace roles include Gaston in "Beauty and the Beast," Frank Butler in "Annie Get Your Gun", and Rum Tum Tugger in "Cats." He has also been in various Texas Comedy Musicals such as Alamo Aftermath and Boomtown as part of the Crank Collective group. </p>
<p>BENNETT NEIMAN comes to Soundbeacon Entertainment with a lifetime of musical theater experience as an actor, director, writer, and producer in both professional and community theatre settings. He is honored to be performing with such an immensely talented cast, in such a brilliantly-crafted original production, as “Esther.” </p>
<p> </p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/50562362018-02-04T09:00:00-06:002018-02-04T09:00:55-06:00Two very different roles<p><span class="font_regular">Laura Freeman and Michele' Crowder play two very different roles in "Esther, A New Musical" (Feb 10, 2018, ZACH Theatre, Kleberg Stage). Laura plays Zeresh, the wife of the villainous Haman. Zeresh is as scheming as her husband, but loves all things that sparkle and shine! Michele also loves things that shine, but, as a member of the Ensemble, she plays roles that are sweet and fun, like one of the Hindush Girls who dances at the king's big celebration.</span></p>
<p> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/a21c2fb60d6c30e8fde707a9cdece8230dbb833f/original/laura-and-michele.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> LAURA FREEMAN is a song-writer and two-time Best of Fest honoree at Austin's Fronterafest. She has written two musicals, both of which were produced at Austin Scottish Rite Theater. She has also written puppet shows which are performed in schools and libraries throughout the Southwest. She has three CDs of music for children and a new recording that is due out in May 2018. </p>
<p>MICHELE' CROWDER studied music at Texas Lutheran University and has appeared in theatre productions in Austin, Killeen and San Antonio. Past roles include Arista-Mersister (The Little Mermaid), Aida (Aida the Musical), and Alice (Big River the Musical).</p>
<p>Both of these ladies bring a wealth of talent to "Esther, A New Musical" and we are excited to have them in the show!</p>
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<p> </p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/50561612018-02-01T13:56:09-06:002018-02-01T13:56:09-06:00Running the Palace<p>You will feel the energy as Jeremiah "AJ" Abdullah and Kirk Kelso take the stage in "Esther, A New Musical" (Feb 10, 2018, ZACH Theatre). AJ, as Hathak, looks after the queen's personal business, and Kirk, as Hegai, guides the palace virgins through beauty treatments and lessons in palace protocol. Together, these two help Esther as she adapts to life in the palace.</p>
<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;"><tbody> <tr> <td><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/5e07c873e3f0feea0dd353b3a5a0566949739c59/small/jeremiah-aj-abdullah.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></td> <td> <p>JEREMIAH "AJ" ABDULLAH is a first year Acting major at the University of Texas at Austin. He has had the pleasure of portraying roles such as Puck in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and Ren McCormack in "Footloose: The Musical". </p> </td> </tr>
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<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:500px;"><tbody> <tr> <td> <p>KIRK KELSO was seen (but, perhaps not recognized) as the Cowardly Lion in Zilker Theatre Productions'The Wizard of Oz (Summer 2017). Other favorite roles include: Billy Flynn in Chicago (City Theatre), Dr. Frank N. Furter in The Rocky Horror Show (Austin Theatre Project), and Arles Struvie/Didi Snavely/Vera Carp in A Tuna Christmas (Georgetown Playhouse) for which he won BroadwayWorld Austin's Best Actor in Play (comedy) for 2017. </p> </td> <td><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/ed1da31f323803e247f2625afac66a6e93c42110/small/kirk-kelso.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></td> </tr>
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<p><br>We can't wait for you to see these guys in this new musical production!</p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/50295282018-01-28T09:00:00-06:002018-02-01T15:06:43-06:00Susan Johnston Taylor<p>A recent transplant to Austin, SUSAN JOHNSTON TAYLOR plays the role of JUILY in "Esther, A New Musical" (Feb 10, 2018, ZACH Theatre, Kleberg Stage). Susan has studied voice including opera and musical theatre for over a decade and most recently appeared as Diane in Austin Theatre Project's Bare. Favorite credits include Brigadoon (Fiona), Into the Woods (Rapunzel - twice!), The Secret Garden (Rose), Ragtime and Les Misérables. When she's not belting out show tunes, she can be found exploring her new city with husband Steve and their chihuahua Sebastian or working at her laptop as a freelance writer. Susan has a beautiful, soprano voice and we are excited to have her join this outstanding cast of singers!</p>
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<p>ELIZABETH NEIMAN will play the role of Amira, the daughter of the villainous Haman, in "Esther, A New Musical" (Feb 10, 2018, Zach Theatre, Kleberg Stage). Elizabeth (Lizzy) sparkles with energy both on and off the stage and, always has an encouraging word for everyone she meets. Her performance education includes Circle in the Square Conservatory (New York, City, NY) and Ryder University (Lawrenceville, NJ). Memorable roles include the Baker's Wife (Into the Woods), Cindy Lou (The Marvelous Wonderettes), Ti Moune (Once on the Island), and Yenta (Fiddler on the Roof).</p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/50295022018-01-24T09:00:00-06:002018-01-24T09:00:46-06:00Steve Williams is Mordecai<p>STEVE WILLIAMS will play Mordecai in the stage reading of "Esther, A New Musical" (Zach Theatre, Kleberg Stage, Feb 10, 2018). Steve brings his considerable theatre experience to the role, having performed in numerous shows at ZACH Theatre, Georgetown Palace Theater, the Vortex and Austin Jewish Repertory Theater. Former roles include Joseph (Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat), Sky Masterson (Guys and Dolls), Harry Houdini (Ragtime), Barnaby (Hello, Dolly), and El Gallo (The Fantasticks). When he isn't performing, Steve is a marathoner, photographer and designer.</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/7b14d5def6efde635a9d3af2eab784fccd0299e6/small/steve-williams.jpeg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/50295012018-01-22T09:00:00-06:002018-02-21T13:31:03-06:00Meet Emily Villarreal<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/bb52e4871c5148e1247859ae47f66406b6285d4d/small/emily-villarreal-sm.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>
<p>Emily Villarreal will play SURI in "Esther, A New Musical," on February 10, 2018 (Zach Theatre, Kleberg Stage). Miss Emily moved to South Austin from the bustling Big Apple. With a degree in Musical Theatre from Manhattanville College, she hit the ground running in weird Austin. After much encouragement from her friends, she created her own recurring, self-directed, musical theatre showcase Cabernet Cabaret (@CabCabATX). In her free time, Emily focuses on shaping her craft with training, research, and voice lessons. Upcoming performances include The Red Scare with Texas Comedies and Goodnight Moon with The Zach Theatre. Some of her favorite roles include Marcy Parks (Spelling Bee), Flotsam (The Little Mermaid), and Gingy (Shrek the Musical). She'd like to thank her friends, family, and her super attractive boyfriend Zach. Follow her journey on Instagram @ThatsMissEmily</p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/50295002018-01-20T09:00:00-06:002018-02-21T13:31:13-06:00Creighton Moench as Haman<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/24605eb96d68f2d308cd8cd30188689ba8fe33ad/small/creighton-moench.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" />CREIGHTON MOENCH will play "evil Haman" in the stage reading of "Esther, A New Musical" on February 10, 2018, at Zach Theatre's Kleberg Stage. Creighton has been seen in performance spaces around Austin, including Zilker Hillside Theatre, The City Theatre and Jewish Repertory Theatre. Most recently, he appeared as Daddy Warbucks in Annie at Georgetown Palace Theatre. Other roles include Prince Eric (The Little Mermaid), Anthony Hope (Sweeney Todd), and Lumiere (Beauty and the Beast). Creighton is also a master of impersonations, including such personalities as Sean Connery, Arnold Schwarzeneggar, Christopher Walkin and Marlon Brando.</p>
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<p> </p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/50294442018-01-19T09:00:00-06:002018-01-19T09:00:48-06:00Smile! It's Matthew Redden!<p>MATTHEW REDDEN will light up the stage with his trademark smile as the charismatic King Xerxes in "Esther, A New Musical," on February 10, 2018, at Zach Theatre's Kleberg Stage. Matt is well-known in Austin for his leading roles at ZACH's Topfer Theatre. Some favorite roles include Bert (Mary Poppins), Peron (Evita), and Robert (The Drowsy Chaperone). His resonant, vocal style and charming personality will have you swooning along with all the young women in the story of Esther.</p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/dd9a9e0bf9c5bff592a5db2f989da6c2b15fd635/small/matthew-redden.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/50237682018-01-18T08:11:12-06:002018-01-18T08:11:12-06:00Introducing Jessica Cohen<p>JESSICA COHEN will play the role of DALIA in "Esther, A New Musical," on February 10, 2018. Jessica has been seen in various local productions around Austin, most recently in the Georgetown Palace Theatre’s production of Annie (Tessie), as well as Seussical (Jojo), The Sound of Music (Gretl), and The Little Mermaid (Flounder). She has also been seen around town singing at Cabarets, Curtain Calls, Talent Shows, and an occasional National Anthem. When she's not performing, she spends her time playing piano and ukulele, participating in Improv classes, and fitting in some golf when time allows. She spent this past summer in the Wingspan 5-week Musical Theater Conservatory in NYC, where she performed as Maureen in the musical, Honk. Jessica is 12 years-old, and homeschooled. She is represented by Collier Agency and RKS Management. You can follow her on Instagram at jessa.cohen.</p>
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<p> </p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/50237662018-01-16T09:00:00-06:002018-01-17T23:21:36-06:00Meet Ryan Smith<p>RYAN SMITH will play the title role in "Esther, A New Musical!" on February 10, 2018, at Zach Theatre's Kleberg Stage! </p>
<p>We had our first rehearsal with Ryan on December 30th. You are going to love her voice and the way she brings life to Esther! </p>
<p>Ryan is a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. She has performed in "Peter Pan," "The Sound of Music," and "Oliver!" at Theatre Under the Stars in Houston. She is also a regular performer at Austin's premier Zach Theatre, having appeared in "Jesus Christ Superstar," "RENT," "Les Miserable," and "Mary Poppins." </p>
<p>We are very excited to have Ryan leading an exceptional cast of players! </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/dc49299fd110aea6371ddb70cc02e80f9cbedf2e/small/ryan-smith.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/50238242018-01-15T00:32:06-06:002018-01-15T00:39:12-06:00"Hi," from the cast of Esther, A New Musical<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="DI8QOeC0Ld0" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/DI8QOeC0Ld0/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DI8QOeC0Ld0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>The cast of "Esther, A New Musical" at the first read-through of the script (1/9/2018)</p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/50203922018-01-13T08:25:00-06:002018-02-01T13:58:40-06:00Cast Announced for "Esther, A New Musical"<p><span class="font_large">Here they are! This amazing group of performing artists will appear in the stage reading of "Esther, A New Musical," presented on Zach Theatre's Kleberg Stage, Saturday, February 10, 2018. See the complete cast listing at <a contents="Esther, A New Musical" data-link-label="Esther, A New Musical" data-link-type="page" href="/esther-a-new-musical" target="_blank">Esther, A New Musical</a>.</span></p>
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<p>The image with this post is the control board that produces the sound recording. The viewing monitor shows the audio waves for the vocalists and instruments. It is an amazing process to go from raw tracks to fully produced music! </p>
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<p> </p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/49320142017-11-14T11:36:42-06:002018-07-10T09:55:56-05:00What the heck is a stage reading?<p><strong><span class="font_regular">"What the heck is a stage reading, anyway?"</span></strong></p>
<p>This question was posed to me recently after I sent out a post about our upcoming stage reading of "<a contents="Esther, A New Musical" data-link-label="Esther, A New Musical" data-link-type="page" href="/esther-a-new-musical" target="_blank">Esther, A New Musical</a>." It's a good question, so I thought I would share the answer with all of you - in case you don't already know.</p>
<p>A stage reading is part of the development process for a musical. Actors present the entire show, including dialogue and songs, but without sets or full costumes, and with minimal stage movement. The purpose is to gauge the effectiveness of the dialogue, music, pacing and flow, and other dramatic elements of the work. Over the last two years, I have seen numerous stage readings in Los Angeles and New York, from the Wallis Annenberg Center in Beverly Hills, to an upstairs recording studio on the upper west side of NYC, to a rehearsal room in mid-town Manhattan, and what I like most is getting to see new shows that no one else has ever seen. The projects are the same high quality as more well-known works, but, since they are just getting started, the audience gets to see them before they are introduced to the rest of the world.</p>
<p>A stage reading is an opportunity to get audience reactions to the story. Did they laugh or cry when we expected them to? Were they moved by certain lines or music? Did some things fall flat, when they seemed so inspired on the written page. As my son, Tommy Martinez (Broadway NEWSIES, First National Tour of KINKY BOOTS, NBC's HAIRSPRAY LIVE!), describes it, "A musical is like an article of clothing. It may look great on the hanger, but to know if it really works, you have to try it on. So, a stage reading is when you take a script and 'put it on people.'"</p>
<p>At our stage reading in February on Zach Theatre's Kleberg Stage, you and the other audience members will have an opportunity to provide written and verbal feedback on the show, e.g., you can identify moments in the show that are memorable, and provide observations about specific elements of the story and its presentation. </p>
<p>If you have questions or your own thoughts about stage readings, or our current project, "<a contents="Esther," data-link-label="Esther, A New Musical" data-link-type="page" href="/esther-a-new-musical" target="_blank">Esther,</a>" please leave a comment on our Blog post. We would love to hear from you!</p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/48503212017-09-20T15:23:00-05:002017-09-20T15:31:58-05:00They sing AND dance!<p>We are excited to introduce Lara Noelle Holloway and Emma Center, from the cast of "CALLED BY NAME" (Sept 21, 22, & 23 at Austin Oaks Church).</p>
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<p>Not only does Lara lend her finely-tuned voice to the Ensemble, but she also provides choreography for the show. Check out this short clip:</p>
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<p>Lara holds a bachelor's degree in music from Houston Baptist University and she received training at Humphrey's School of Musical Theatre. She is skilled in tap, jazz, swing and lindy hop, and she has provided choreography and dance instruction at Austin High School. Lara has appeared in productions at a variety of well-known venues, including Theatre Under the Stars in Houston and Opera Santa Barbara.</p>
<p>Emma is currently enrolled at the University of Texas at Austin, where she is pursuing her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting. She was the dance captain for UT Austin's presentation of "Little Women" and she played Queenie in "The Wild Party." Emma brings warmth to the role of Leah (Mephibosheth's mother) in CALLED BY NAME (CBN), and dances gracefully to the music of CBN composer, Miriam Relyea.</p>
<p>The cast is in final rehearsals tonight for performances this Thursday, Friday and Saturday. </p>
<p><a contents="Come see the show!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/called-by-name-tickets-36988890768" target="_blank">Come see the show!</a></p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/48524792017-09-16T13:00:00-05:002017-09-16T13:00:46-05:00Bowie High students help with production<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/984b7c44ecebc2432a79f6e79345ad8919f9263a/medium/starlight-theatre-1-300x300.jpg?1505512720" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Bowie High School's slogan boasts its "Pride in Performance." This pride is evident in three Bowie High students who are part of the technical team for <a contents="CALLED BY NAME" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/called-by-name-tickets-36988890768" target="_blank">CALLED BY NAME</a> (Sept 21-23 at Austin Oaks Church).</p>
<p>Matthew Bosnyak provides lighting design, assisted by Julia Cabrera. Lauren Collins is Assistant Director. According to Director, Glenna Bowman, "all three students are very talented and resourceful. We are lucky to have them on our production team."</p>
<p>Bowman worked with Bosnyak and Collins in May of this year on SoundBeacon Entertainment's 3-person production, "<a contents="UNSTOPPABLE!" data-link-label="Unstoppable!" data-link-type="page" href="/unstoppable" target="_blank">UNSTOPPABLE!</a>" </p>
<p>Bowman praised Bowie High theater teacher, Marco Bazan, who arranged for the students to work on both productions. "Mr. Bazan was Bowie's 2017 Teacher of the Year and I understand why. He is committed to excellence and he cares about his students. I have enjoyed working with him."</p>
<p>Come out and support the cast and crew of <a contents="CALLED BY NAME" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/called-by-name-tickets-36988890768" target="_blank">CALLED BY NAME</a>. It is an opportunity to see a heartwarming story of love and redemption, and it supports a great cause, The God of Hope prison ministries. Tickets are only $10. We hope to see you there!</p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/48468242017-09-14T08:10:00-05:002017-09-18T13:35:48-05:00Meet the Bowmans<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/0728de8d09af2c803ead44530457eebab01a215f/medium/the-bowmans.png?1505759707" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
<p>No, these Bowmans aren't related, but they share their considerable talent on the stage. </p>
<p>Joel Bowman plays Jonathon (son of King Saul) in CALLED BY NAME, The Story of Mephibosheth (September 21-23 at Austin Oaks Church). Joel is a sophomore at Bowie High School. He has been performing for public audiences since he was 5-years old, when he played the Young Kangaroo in "Seussical" at the Dell Jewish Community Center. Most recently, he played a sinister Flotsom in "The Little Mermaid" at Bailey Middle School and won a UIL Acting Gold Medal in 2016 for the role of Harvey in "The Secret Life of Toads."</p>
<p>Meredith Bowman, a mezzo-soprano, brings a wealth of performance experience to the ensemble of CALLED BY NAME. She holds a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Queens College and was named to the Governor's Honors Program in Vocal Performance in the State of Georgia. She has sung with Opera Carolina in "Carmen" and "Porgy and Bess," and with Queens College in "Cosi fan Tutti" and "The Ballad of Baby Doe," among others. Meredith has performed with Reader's Theatre and is active in the theatre arts ministry at Austin Oaks Church.</p>
<p>FUN FACTS: Joel's older brother, Tommy Martinez, played Romeo and understudied Crutchie in "Newsies" on Broadway (2013-14) and was in "Hairspray Live!" on NBC (2016). Meredith sings a mean Madame de la Grande Bouche (aka, the enchanted wardrobe in "Beauty and the Beast") - watch out Audra McDonald!</p>
<p> </p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/48404932017-09-12T08:10:00-05:002018-02-21T13:31:59-06:00She's a Lady<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/50cf516966562baa67413210cf594e098159c148/medium/tori-robertson.jpg?1504798223" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
<p>Tori Robertson hails from Houston, Texas, where her parents weathered Hurricane Harvey with a little less trauma than many of their neighbors. While we continue to keep the hurricane victims in our thoughts and prayers, we are thankful that Tori's family is well!</p>
<p>Tori brings her bright smile and engaging personality to the Narrator role in "<a contents="CALLED BY NAME" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">CALLED BY NAME</a>," a Broadway-Style One-Act musical written by Austin's own Miriam Relyea and directed by Glenna Bowman.</p>
<p>Tori is a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, where she has performed in "Fame: The Musical," "The Wild Party," and "Legally Blonde: The Musical." As the Narrator for CALLED BY NAME," Tori gently guides us along the journey with King Saul's grandson, Mephibosheth, who loses his birthright at the tender age of five and lives his life as an outcast until King David finds him and restores him to his rightful place in the royal household.</p>
<p>FUN FACT: In December of this year, Tori will perform the role of Kitty in my favorite musical, "<a contents="The Drowsy Chaperone" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://theatredance.utexas.edu/event/drowsy-chaperone" target="_blank">The Drowsy Chaperone</a>!" Remember? (Go see the show if you don't know what this reference means. And, if you DO get the reference, then you, especially, should go see the show!)</p>
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<p> </p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/48404052017-09-10T13:00:00-05:002018-02-21T13:32:50-06:00Presenting: the Comic Relief<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/19b8e72e7c4007e8047d3d86383d55c86293b9ca/medium/luis-robert-garza.jpg?1502403038" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
<p>We are pleased to introduce you to Luis Robert Garza!</p>
<p>Luis plays King Saul's right-hand man, Ziba, in Miriam Relyea's Broadway-style One-Act Musical, "<a contents="CALLED BY NAME" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/called-by-name-tickets-36988890768" target="_blank">CALLED BY NAME</a>." Luis brings this entertaining character to life with a voice much bigger than his 5'4" frame. With an impressive tenor vocal range, he can belt a G#5. (For those of you who aren't musicians, that is HIGH.) :)</p>
<p>Luis lives in San Antonio, where he has performed extensively with <a contents="Performing Arts San Antonio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://performingartssa.org/about-performing-arts-san-antonio/" target="_blank">Performing Arts San Antonio</a>, including performances in "The In-Between Musical," Ruthless," "Happy Days" and "Count of Monte Cristo." Luis was nominated for an ATAC Globe Award by the Alamo Theater Arts Council for his portrayal of Renfield in "Nosferatu," and he received Outstanding Performance 1st Tenor in UIL statewide solo/ensemble competition.</p>
<p>FUN FACT: Luis enjoys a variety of athletic pastimes, e.g., roller skating, ice skating, snow skiing, basketball, football, tennis -- well, you get the idea. :)</p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/48403842017-09-08T08:10:00-05:002017-09-08T10:37:35-05:00Matthew Edwardsen is King David<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/7fa1f90af4b73c431723a1270a75c057e3961c9b/medium/matthew-edwardsen.jpg?1502403004" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
<p>At 6'1", with light brown hair and engaging blue eyes, Matthew Edwardsen commands the stage as King David in Miriam Relyea's "<a contents="CALLED BY NAME" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.soundbeaconent.com/news" target="_blank">CALLED BY NAME</a>." (Sept 21, 22 & 23 at Austin Oaks Church, 4220 Monterey Oaks Blvd, Austin, TX).</p>
<p>Trained at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, Matthew has performed with the New York Lyric Opera at Lincoln Center, Opera Santa Barbara, and Center Stage Opera in Los Angeles, to name a few. His theatre experience is as diverse as it is impressive, including roles in "HMS Pinafore," "The Pirates of Penzance," "Next to Normal,' "My Fair Lady," "Grease," and "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown."</p>
<p>Matthew's finely-honed baritenor vocals beautifully communicate a rainbow of emotions from low, heart-wrenching grief to soaring, unmitigated joy. </p>
<p>FUN FACT: Matthew is a juggler. (But he won't be showing off those skills in "<a contents="CALLED BY NAME" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/called-by-name-tickets-36988890768" target="_blank">CALLED BY NAME</a>." :) )</p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLCtag:soundbeaconent.com,2005:Post/48390732017-09-06T10:35:40-05:002017-09-06T10:37:24-05:00Meet Joseph Quintana<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/209698/3094038fae37230e28fdc14b8e9cb48e71eab79c/medium/joseph-quintana.jpg?1502402929" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>
<p>We are so excited that Joseph is playing the title role of Mephibosheth in CALLED BY NAME, an original, Broadway style musical, by Miriam Relyea of Austin, TX (Sept 21, 22, & 23). </p>
<p>Joseph has extensive theatre and opera experience, with appearances at many Austin venues, including Zach Scott Theatre, UT Theatre and Dance, Austin Opera and the Butler School of Music. He has performed in productions of the El Paso Opera, including "Madame Butterfly" and "Le Nozze di Figaro." Trained at the University of Texas (BMS from El Paso and MM from Austin), Joseph was named the 2011 "Young Artist" by the El Paso Opera. </p>
<p>Joseph's clear tenor voice carries across the room and touches the soul as Mephibosheth sings of his desire to be known for his true self - a self defined by love and kindness, not by a world that shuns him because of his limitations. </p>
<p>FUN FACT: Joseph plays the violin and viola.</p>SoundBeacon Entertainment, LLC