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Gathering Blue (Script)

Gathering Blue

Gathering BlueA dramatic adaptation of the novel by Lois LowryIn publication negotiations with Dramatic PublishingTouring production by Highland HS, Salt Lake City (2009), directed by John Newman (2009)Excerpts performed at the Indiana Repertory Theatre / Bonderman Symposium (2009), directed by Bonnie Mill (2009)Performed as a staged reading in Atlanta (2008), directed by Jeremy Kissling (2008)Performed as a staged reading in Boston (2006) by Matt OmastaWinner of AATEs Unpublished Play Reading Project AwardBonderman National Playwriting for Youth Competition SemifinalistDOWNLOAD an excerpt here:Gathering BlueGathering Blue (Boston)

Gathering Blue in Boston

Cast and CrewJamison Defends Kira at Trial"They've got blue yonder..."Stage Manager with BranchIn the FenKira before the Council of GuardiansIn Annabella's GardenChristopher's StoryProduction TeamDirectorMatt OmastaStage ManagerLinda Kang

Cast

KiraRebecca ColluraMatt / BranchMike BashVandaraKerrin WatsonChief GuardianJessica BinderPageMelanie GarberJamisonMark AilshieThomasPatrick NolanAnnabellaJulia BeauchampJoNina SokolerMarlenaJulia RustThe SingerLeslie GreenfieldChristopherNick NeyeloffNarratorMary SavilleGreene Theatre, Emerson College, BostonApril 2006click any image to enlargeGathering Blue (Salt Lake)

Gathering Blue in Salt Lake City

Matt declares that he is a man Kira contemplates her new role in the villageMatt warns Kira of the rumors he has heardThomas and Kira discuss the strange noises of the nightProduction TeamDirectorJohn NewmanPlaywright in ResidenceMatt Omasta

Cast

KiraHannah ArriolaMattJon BruniBranchMadison SaxtonChief GuardianKylie DavisPage/TykeErica RiddJamisonMatthew BrownThe SingerSteven CookThomasIan RichesonAnnabellaKatie RothJoBetty BurtonChristopher/PuppetsJohn GarrettTouring Production, Salt Lake CityJanuary 2009click any image to enlargeSideways Stories...The 30th Floor BandMr. Gorf steals voicesMiss Zarves Exists!Mrs. Gorf prepares for classMr. Gorf falls illMr. Gorf makes a declaration

Sideways Stories from Wayside School, adapted by John Olive

Production TeamDirectorRobert ColbyAssistant DirectorMatt OmastaStage ManagerMaggie SwingScenic DesignCrystal TialaLighting DesignScott Pinkney

Cast

Bebe

Katie Brydon

Myron

Tommy McGinn

Mrs. Gorf

and others

Ryan Garbayo

Leslie

Maria Alegre

Dameon

Peter Dunn

Louis

Ariel Heller

Mrs. Jewels

Julia Propp

Bernard,

the Bird

Jessica Binder

Mrs. Kidswatter,

the Cow

Grant MacDermott

Cutler Majestic Theatre, BostonOctober 2005click any image to enlargeMind Body Dialogues

The Mind/Body Dialogues, by Jennifer Campbell and Jessica Cunninghmam

The Mind Body DialoguesChecking inOpening AddressProduction TeamDirectorMatt OmastaStage ManagerLinda KangAsst Stage MgrSammie BaimeProducerLaura CollinsEnsemble

Aranzazu Araujo

Sarah DiMeo

Molly Englund

Melanie Garber

Fernanda Hess

Megan Jacoby

Katherine Mueller

Betsy Parker

Scarlett Redmond

Julia Rust

Cara Trezise

Mark Vashro

Matthew Weil

Cutler Majestic Theatre, BostonOctober 2005click any image to enlarge

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PLAYWRITING

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