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by John Glore
with original score by Ryan Poulson
A world premiere by Los Angeles playwright John Glore, Preludes & Fugues blends the classical with the contemporary, composing the syncopated variations of interpersonal relationships, dreams and yearning overtures of musicians of the Morpheus String Quartet.
Production Staff
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Directed by Composer & Musical Director Director's Assistant Set & Lighting Designed by Costumes Designed by Sound Designed by Props by Production Manager Stage Manager Recording Engineer Set Construction by Publicist Graphic Design by |
Edgar Landa Ryan Poulson Lindsay Allbaugh Barbara Kallir Laina Annette Babb Sara Huddleston Matthew McCray Matthew McCray Matthew McCray Chad Bedell Tom Shima Ray Paolantonio Adam Simon |
Cast
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Viola Cello 2nd Violin 1st Violin 1st Violin/Viola swing 2nd Violin/Cello swing |
Kristen Brennan* Jeremy Gabriel Robert Seay Michelle Silver Sharyn-genel Gabriel Ray Paolantonio |
*Member of Actor's Equity Association
Musicians
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Violin I Violin II Viola Cello |
Sasha Kalman Limor Toren-Immerman Joey Lin Elizabeth Wright |
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Blog Entries & News
Edgar Oct 18
Cool interview on LAist! Good to read about the collaborative process from two sides!
Ray Oct 18
Is this the first time SOSE has extended a production, well sorta? I'm happy to hear that we're extending the show, well actually just adding an additional peformance on closing weekend. It starts at 4, runs 80 minutes w/out intermission. So figure you're outta there by 5:30. It's another shot to see the show before it closes, so don't miss it! Or come see it again and again. I've been closely involved in the production from start to finish, dreamt about it, daydreamed about, observed rehearsals and previews and opening night and so on. Part of me is looking forward to closing night so I can just drift off into one of those fugue states. I'm in one now...without a care.
Adam S. Oct 14
Six months after launching our own blog, SOSE has just gotten our first review from one of the major LA blogs: LAist writer Dara Weinberg just posted her review of Preludes & Fugues. Dara's been single-handedly changing the landscape of LA theater criticism with her in-depth, intelligent theater reviews and interviews on LAist, and we're honored to be included. Check it out!
UPDATE: LAist has just posted an interview with Preludes & Fugues writer John Glore and SOSE Artistic Director Matt McCray. Have a read.
An interview with John Glore, the writer of Preludes & Fugues.
Preludes & Fugues opened last weekend to packed houses and great reviews, and plays through October 23. Scroll down to listen to more interviews with the actors and director, and subscribe to our podcast feed to make sure you don't miss any more exciting media from SOSE!
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So...the day before opening! This past week has been amazingly civil in terms of readiness for the play. I'm not talking about the acting of the play but all the OTHER things that must be done in preparation for the show -- the design elements, the state of the physical building, etc. It has given us the luxury to be nit-picky with our final touches on the play. More time to adjust lights, more time to play with sound cues, more time to go back and investigate the play. It almost feels like we are not doing enough because we aren't rushing to get things accomplished!
I think the actors are ready also. There is the the cliche that comes at a certain point in the process where it is said a show "needs an audience" to take it to the next level. It is true. During our two "previews/dress rehearsals" it was certainly useful to have even a few people in the audience to engage and have them respond to the piece. I am very excited for opening night. Our final dress rehearsal tonight will be about attacking the play and driving the pace and rhythm of the piece with attention to actions and intentions. I think it is also a rehearsal for the actors to dive in and to a certain extent let go of my direction. They must trust that they have invested the text with thought and emotion. They must have faith in their ability to be present on stage. They must have the strength to let go of my hand and take the next few steps on their own.
Breath.
