A two-character, celebrity-driven, comedy/drama centering around actress Judith Macmillan who once charmed Rodgers and Hammerstein.
Becoming something of a legend, Judith performed in the chorus of nearly every Rodgers & Hammerstein musical on Broadway, while Standing-By for all the best known Leading Ladies of the day. She then captivated her own audiences in summer theatres when finally starring as Anna Leonowens in “The King & I”, Nellie Forbush in “South Pacific”, and Marie Rainer in “the Sound of Music”. Now retired and widowed, and living in New Hope, PA., the 77 year-old Macmillan grants an interview to a young local reporter, Mark Landray. It is a snowy afternoon in December, but the blizzard outside is a minor squall compared to the interviews inside. Judith considers this interview her “last hurrah”, but little do they both know that this is the beginning of a journey which will dramatically change both their lives. “GETTING TO KNOW YOU” is a two character, one set play which utilizes incidental music and lyrics from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical library.
Written by Thomas P. Carr. This new play will be helmed by well-known domestic and international director Glenn Casale.
Slated for US production Fall 2024 or Winter/Spring 2025.
Produced by New Hope LLC, Producing Partners: Jeff Lee, Randall Buck, & Glenn Casale
THE MICHAEL BENNETT STORY
This film is based on the life of Broadway Director/Choreographer & Legend, Michael Bennett as told by his brother, Frank DiFilia. This chronological bio-pic takes us on a rollercoaster ride of Michael's early childhood days in Buffalo, NY through his conquering of Broadway with shows such as A CHORUS LINE & DREAMGIRLS up until his untimely death from AIDS at the peak of his career.
DREAM is a contemporary, gender-bending musical based on the William Shakespeare play, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM. Developed several years ago in Texas this wonderful jazz/hip-hop/rock piece is being brought back to life, with an update that moves it into today’s contemporary world of music. DREAM was originally developed under the name “FOOLS THESE MORTALS BE…” with Book / Music / Lyrics by Randolph Tallman & Steve Mackenroth. This updated version will have additional Music & Lyrics by Jim Abbott.
