"Streets of America" A new musical by Michael Ruppert for the playhouse 2007

This was a world premiere.  The story revolves around 3 brothers and how the vietnam war affects each one.  There were some interesting problems to solve.  Any new production is always a huge endeavor but a new musical adds 25% more work to the mix.  While my basic ideas were rooted and solid i wish i had more technology.   A budget is always a reality and working in university theater has pluses and minuses. Michael was very grateful for the work our team did on this piece and gave him accurate knowledge of what has to change in the piece.

"Thoroughly Modern Millie" for the Conservatory 2010

An "old fashioned big broadway musical".  The director, Scott Wise, and myself have worked together on many shows.  He always gives me a huge amount of freedom on color, timing, and cueing.  We have a very good working relationship.  There was some very fine talent on stage for a university production.

'She Loves Me" more shots 2010

Any musical allows for a sense of color.  Its always FUN!  Enjoy.

"She Loves Me" for the conservatory 2010

This is such a sweet little show.  The production was a success in the end.  There were some technical challenges during the techs which made life a little hard at times.  1st preview the show went so smoothly there was a huge sigh of relief.

PNME, City Theatre, and "Time after Time" a new musical at the Conservatory

PNME concert 2010
"Time after Time" 2010
"Time after Time" 2010
"The 13th of Paris" 2008

"Rocky Horror" at the Conservatory 2009

Who doesn't know "Rocky Horror"?  We had so much fun on this show and even added some great video to the production.  The first picture is when Columbia sings science fiction double feature at the top of the musical.  Our video artist made her own horror movies out of hundreds of clips from horror movies.  I had some great technology to play with and got some really fun results.  This was another Scott Wise direction.

"Red" a new musical that was awarded a Richard Rogers award 2003

This was a world premiere of a new musical written by a student.  It focuses on the lives/trials of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg.  It is narrated by Lenny Bruce.  Pretty smart!  I wish i had more pictures to post from this production.  Unfortunately the writers no longer work together and even though it was honored with a Richard Rogers award that director wrecked the piece.  So Sad.

"Assassins" at the Conservatory 2008

Another great musical.  I had worked with Steffi and Jack several times previously.  I asked for many light lines and practicals for this production.  I will always have fond memories of this.