ReVision Theatre Of Asbury Park again lives up to its' name with the announcement of an eclectic multi-cultural cast for their highly anticipated production of THE WHO'S TOMMY that runs from July 8-25 at The Carousel House on the boardwalk in Asbury Park produced in association with Theatre C. The cast includes, New York actors Marshal Carolan, Briana Davis, Travis Morin, Paul Aguirre, Crystal Sha'nae, William Lewis, Uton Evan, Chelsea Best, Karen Pangantihon, and local Rumson, NJ child actors Jack and Andrew Newsome.
"Asbury Park is a culturally diverse town as well as a notable music city. We made great efforts to secure actors equally diverse with the range and talent encompassing the best in rock musicianship to represent our mission as well as the extraordinary vision of director Carlos Armesto", says Alecia Brooks, Producing Associate/Casting Director of ReVision Theatre.
Director Carlos Armesto states, "It is so perfect that ReVision Theatre is producing THE WHO'S TOMMY in Asbury Park, because the City, much like Tommy in the musical, is going through a reactivation. That aspect of the city, as well as its history of Rock and Roll and amusement park attractions, will be evoked through the design and staging of the play. When we first see young Tommy, for example, he is a boy who is in love with the circus and vaudeville, and wants to be a performer when he grows up. But that dream is destroyed when he witnesses his father's death. When we travel into his mind, we see it through a kaleidoscopic lens of shocking psychedelic side-show and acrobatic antics".
"Previous interpretations have focused on the spectacle of the story. While some of that aspect is in this production, the main purpose is to highlight the humanity behind the piece. You will see why some of these characters do the shocking actions they do. This is a version of THE WHO'S TOMMY you've never seen before and you won't see anywhere else".
Tommy's book is y Pete Townshend and Des McAnuff with music and lyrics by Pete Townshend , additional music and lyrics by John Entwistle and Keith Moon .
Tickets $15-$40. To order tickets or for more information call 732-455-3059 or order on-line at www.revisiontheatre.org For guaranteed best seating order in advance.
ReVision Theatre is a professional regional theatre company dedicated to producing invigorating theatre with a fresh new perspective reaching the diverse community of Asbury Park, Monmouth County and beyond. ReVision Theatre produces reinventions of previously produced classics, overlooked or forgotten work in a new way, and new work with a fresh voice. ReVision Theatre produces readings, workshops, cabarets, concerts, and mainstage productions. ReVision Theatre is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization. www.ReVisionTheatre.org
Theatre C is a New York Theatre Company whose mission is to create vibrant theatre through the fusion of different forms of expression. Led by Artistic Director, Carlos Armesto, Theatre C presents plays, musicals and events that meld puppetry and burlesque, video and dance, acrobatics and installations, hip hop rock and salsa, and more. Blurring the line between disciplines and cultures, the company is a part of the next stage in theatre's evolution. The overall intent is to move audiences and open minds. www.TheatreC.org
Carlos Armesto (Director for The Who's TOMMY) is a former Associate Artistic Director of The Ensemble Studio Theatre. Current Projects with Theatre C include Binding by Jesse Zaritt, disOriented by Kyoung Park, (e)vaporate by christopher oscar pena and Parker Ferguson, The Who's Tommy (at ReVision Theatre), Displaced by Lori Fischer and The Ugly Swan by Sammy Buck & Dan Acquisto. Notable directing credits include: Kingdom (ReVision Theatre; Best Musical of the Season - Star Ledger) and Serendib by David Zellnik (EST-Sloan Mainstage 2007). Mr. Armesto also served as Artistic Associate for the 2004 Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts. Education: MFA Directing, Carnegie Mellon; BS Theatre & Chemical Engineering, M.I.T. Honors: Bill Foeller Director's Fellowship (Williamstown), Audelco Award Nomination 2006 (Dramatic Production of the Year, Relativity); Princess Grace Award 2005. Affiliation: SDC, ISPA
Cost: $15-$40
