- In the Wings (play)
In The Wings is a comedy written by
Tony Award winnerStewart F. Lane . It was producedoff-broadway at the Promenade Theater inNew York city in2005 . Because the play is set inNew York city in1977 , the costumes and sets become secondary characters. The off-broadway production included lots of bell bottoms, fringed vests andsmiley faces. The play was first presented as a staged reading at The Revelation Theater starringShannon Doherty and directed by Mr. Lane.Plot Synopsis
Two aspiring young actors, Melinda and Steve, in love with each other and the theatre get their big break when they are cast in a new musical by their
Svengali -like acting teacher, Bernardo. But when the show moves to Broadway, only Melinda is asked to move with it. Their relationship is tested as well as their acting, singing and dancing skills. Steve’s mother makes frequent visits to the couple’s apartment with advice and money.New York Opening Night Cast
Actor - Character
* Lisa Datz - Melinda Donahugh
* Brian Henderson - Nicky Sanchez
* Josh Prince - Steve Leonards
* Peter Scolari - Bernardo
*Marilyn Sokol - Martha LeonardsOpening Night Production Credits
* Jeremy Dobrish - Director
* William Barclay - Set Designer
* Phil Monat - Lighting Designer
* Jill B C DuBoff - Sound Designer
* Pamela Edington - Production Stage Manager
* Liz Lewis - Casting
*Bonnie Comley - ProducerExternal Links
* [http://www.inthewings.biz/ official website]
* [http://www.lortel.org/LLA_archive/index.cfm?search_by=show&title=In%20The%20Wings off-broadway listing]References
* [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/94975.html Playbill article]
* [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/95448.html another Playbill article]
* [http://www.playbill.com/news/article/86338.html Playbill article Shannen Doherty]
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