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I AM COTTONWOOD: An Opera in Words has a reading in Los Angeles

9/24/2014

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I AM COTTONWOOD: An Opera in Words was given a fabulous reading by a terrific group of actors at Moving Arts Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday 9/22.
Larissa Gallagher starred as the historic opera diva Nellie Melba (above, left). She also doubled as Young George, Nellie's son. Julie Briggs (above right) portrayed her teacher/mentor, Madame Mathilde Marchesi. William Salyers (2nd row, left) played Charlie Armstrong ("Kangaroo Charlie"), Nellie's husband.

I AM COTTONWOOD: An Opera in Words is based on the true life story of Dame Nellie Melba, the 19th-century superstar opera diva who rose from the Outback of Australia to the heights of European society but sacrificed everything and everyone on her way to the top. Dame Nellie was a recent "guest" on Downton Abbey.

I was inspired to write the play by the painting "The Shadow Side" by Maynard Dixon (2nd row, right).

Many thanks also to Kipper Adams (Jonesy the Mailman/Alphonse the Footman), Jeremiah Benjamin (Mr. Mitchell/Judge), Tom Diggs (Salvatore/Bailiff/Stage Directions), Ron Morehouse (Philippe, duc d'Orleans/Mr. Lanyer/Herr Strakosch), and of course to Trey Nichols, in whose Workshop I developed the play and who did the casting. Brava to one and all!
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Larissa Gallagher as NELLIE MELBA
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William Salyers as CHARLIE ARMSTRONG ("KANGAROO CHARLIE") and Larissa Gallagher as NELLIE MELBA
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Julie Briggs as MADAME MARCHESI
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Posing with my inspiration, "The Shadow Side" painting by Maynard Dixon
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Left to right: Kipper Adams, Tom Diggs, William Salyers, Larissa Gallagher, Jeremiah Benjamin, Julie Briggs, Ron Morehouse
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SPEAK NOW OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR PEACE reading

9/19/2014

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My newest 10-minute play (a drama!) will have a free reading on Sunday Sept. 28th, 7:00 p.m. at Moving Arts Theatre in L.A.

An American Protestant woman sits in the confessional of a Catholic church in London. Why is she there?  And what is she confessing?

Moving Arts Theatre
1822 Hyperion Ave.
Los Angeles  90027

There's street parking and a small business lot across the street at Fernwood and Hyperion.

Also on the bill is a comedy, KING LARRY, by Michael Wise.

Hope to see you there!
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"I AM COTTONWOOD: An Opera in Words" reading

9/17/2014

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My full-length play I AM COTTONWOOD: An Opera in Words will have a free reading this Monday 22nd at 8:00 p.m. in Los Angeles.

I AM COTTONWOOD: An Opera in Words is based on the true life story of Dame Nellie Melba, the 19th-century superstar opera diva who rose from the Outback of Australia to the heights of European society but sacrificed everything and everyone on her way to the top.

Dame Nellie was a recent "guest" on Downton Abbey.

Moving Arts Theatre
1822 Hyperion Ave.
Los Angeles  90027.  

There's usually ample street parking within a few blocks, and a small business lot across the street at Fernwood and Hyperion.

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    Personal note from Stephanie:

    It means more to me than I can express when people support my art by attending shows and purchasing books and music. God bless you, one and all, and see you at the theatre!

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