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Playwright/Composer/Lyricist Stephanie Hutchinson in Print and on CD
BroadwayWorld.com
Tuesday, January 5, 2010; Posted: 09:01 AM - by Don Grigware
Brentwood award-winning playwright/music composer/lyricist Stephanie Hutchinson has two of her short plays More Precious than Diamonds and Super 8 versus Bacara Resort and Spa published in a new anthology entitled The Best 10-Minute Plays for 2 or More Actors (2009) edited by Lawrence Harbison and with publishers SK, a Smith and Kraus book.
Hutchinson has a very keen eye for diverse characterizations and with it an infectious sense of humor. Julie in Diamonds and Lulabelle in Super 8 are as different as day and night, but they both want love and know how to get what they want. The comedy is real, down-to-earth humor, emanating from the people themselves - totally believable, not superficial. They are both a fun read.
When I was first introduced to Miss Hutchinson, she had turned her More Precious than Diamonds into a musical, composing her own music and lyrics. It was performed in a festival of mini-musicals last June, 2009 at the Secret Rose Theatre in NoHo. The following is my review of the play, first printed in June, 2009 on my website:
Winner of the annual Mini Musical Fest @ The Secret Rose Theatre in my book is More Precious Than Diamonds by Stephanie Hutchinson. The play revolves around Julie (Fay Gauthier) and friend Michelle (Deborah Png) , window shopping a diamond ring in a Tiffany's store. Julie has always wanted a ring and is fed up with waiting for the right man to come along & buy one for her. Stewart, the salesman (Marco Antonio Aguilar), who assists Julie, not only shows her an $84,900 ring, but ends up giving her much, much more. The mini play, with book, music and lyrics by Stephanie Hutchinson, is a sweet, fresh take on love at first sight. Jonathan Levit ably directs the mini play with Steve Walby also in the ensemble as a tough store security guard. The plot is simple and clear, the songs fresh and pretty, and the actors do a truly first-rate job in acting and singing their roles.
To purchase the book, autographed by Stephanie Hutchinson, of 10-Minute Plays: Please send a check for $29.50 (including tax, shipping/handling) to: Stephanie Hutchinson P.O. Box 492464 Los Angeles, CA 90049, or click here to purchase online.
CDs (plus synopsis) of MORE PRECIOUS THAN DIAMONDS, the Musical are also available for $6.00 (to the same address) or click here to purchase online.
Tuesday, January 5, 2010; Posted: 09:01 AM - by Don Grigware
Brentwood award-winning playwright/music composer/lyricist Stephanie Hutchinson has two of her short plays More Precious than Diamonds and Super 8 versus Bacara Resort and Spa published in a new anthology entitled The Best 10-Minute Plays for 2 or More Actors (2009) edited by Lawrence Harbison and with publishers SK, a Smith and Kraus book.
Hutchinson has a very keen eye for diverse characterizations and with it an infectious sense of humor. Julie in Diamonds and Lulabelle in Super 8 are as different as day and night, but they both want love and know how to get what they want. The comedy is real, down-to-earth humor, emanating from the people themselves - totally believable, not superficial. They are both a fun read.
When I was first introduced to Miss Hutchinson, she had turned her More Precious than Diamonds into a musical, composing her own music and lyrics. It was performed in a festival of mini-musicals last June, 2009 at the Secret Rose Theatre in NoHo. The following is my review of the play, first printed in June, 2009 on my website:
Winner of the annual Mini Musical Fest @ The Secret Rose Theatre in my book is More Precious Than Diamonds by Stephanie Hutchinson. The play revolves around Julie (Fay Gauthier) and friend Michelle (Deborah Png) , window shopping a diamond ring in a Tiffany's store. Julie has always wanted a ring and is fed up with waiting for the right man to come along & buy one for her. Stewart, the salesman (Marco Antonio Aguilar), who assists Julie, not only shows her an $84,900 ring, but ends up giving her much, much more. The mini play, with book, music and lyrics by Stephanie Hutchinson, is a sweet, fresh take on love at first sight. Jonathan Levit ably directs the mini play with Steve Walby also in the ensemble as a tough store security guard. The plot is simple and clear, the songs fresh and pretty, and the actors do a truly first-rate job in acting and singing their roles.
To purchase the book, autographed by Stephanie Hutchinson, of 10-Minute Plays: Please send a check for $29.50 (including tax, shipping/handling) to: Stephanie Hutchinson P.O. Box 492464 Los Angeles, CA 90049, or click here to purchase online.
CDs (plus synopsis) of MORE PRECIOUS THAN DIAMONDS, the Musical are also available for $6.00 (to the same address) or click here to purchase online.
Review: Mini Musical Fest at Secret Rose Theatre
GRIGWARE TALKS THEATRE
Sunday, June 21, 2009 review - Mini Musical Fest @ Secret Rose Theatre
Winner of the annual Mini Musical Fest @ The Secret Rose Theatre in my book is More Precious Than Diamonds by Stephanie Hutchinson. (In the above photo, cast members, on a rehearsal field trip, visit a real Tiffany's in Beverly Hills.) The play revolves around Julie (Fay Gauthier) and friend Michelle (Deborah Png) , window shopping a diamond ring in a Tiffany's store. Julie has always wanted a ring and is fed up with waiting for the right man to come along & buy one for her. Stewart, the salesman (Marco Antonio Aguilar), who assists Julie, not only shows her an $84,900 ring, but ends up giving her much, much more. The mini play, with book, music and lyrics by Stephanie Hutchinson, is a sweet, fresh take on love at first sight. Jonathan Levit ably directs the mini play with Steve Walby also in the ensemble as a tough store security guard. The plot is simple and clear, the songs fresh and pretty, and the actors do a truly first-rate job in acting and singing their roles.
Review: MODEL HOME, MUSEUM TOUR, SUPER 8 VERSUS BACARA RESORT AND SPA, and MORE PRECIOUS THAN DIAMONDS at AOPW Fellowship Award Evening of 10-minute Comedies
By HeathCliff Rothman, Founder of Film Your Issue, March 2008
"...the little plays were enjoyable, interesting, and kept my interest. I can't say that for most stuff I see onstage...entertaining, witty, scintillating, just the right balance of depth and fun...There is a mirth and playfulness in your work, the sense of someone who wants to play, to surprise, to tweak, which is a rare gift, and has to do with the essence of a person..."
Sunday, June 21, 2009 review - Mini Musical Fest @ Secret Rose Theatre
Winner of the annual Mini Musical Fest @ The Secret Rose Theatre in my book is More Precious Than Diamonds by Stephanie Hutchinson. (In the above photo, cast members, on a rehearsal field trip, visit a real Tiffany's in Beverly Hills.) The play revolves around Julie (Fay Gauthier) and friend Michelle (Deborah Png) , window shopping a diamond ring in a Tiffany's store. Julie has always wanted a ring and is fed up with waiting for the right man to come along & buy one for her. Stewart, the salesman (Marco Antonio Aguilar), who assists Julie, not only shows her an $84,900 ring, but ends up giving her much, much more. The mini play, with book, music and lyrics by Stephanie Hutchinson, is a sweet, fresh take on love at first sight. Jonathan Levit ably directs the mini play with Steve Walby also in the ensemble as a tough store security guard. The plot is simple and clear, the songs fresh and pretty, and the actors do a truly first-rate job in acting and singing their roles.
Review: MODEL HOME, MUSEUM TOUR, SUPER 8 VERSUS BACARA RESORT AND SPA, and MORE PRECIOUS THAN DIAMONDS at AOPW Fellowship Award Evening of 10-minute Comedies
By HeathCliff Rothman, Founder of Film Your Issue, March 2008
"...the little plays were enjoyable, interesting, and kept my interest. I can't say that for most stuff I see onstage...entertaining, witty, scintillating, just the right balance of depth and fun...There is a mirth and playfulness in your work, the sense of someone who wants to play, to surprise, to tweak, which is a rare gift, and has to do with the essence of a person..."