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| PROSPECT THEATER COMPANY Presents THE ANSWER, the First in Their VISION Series | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 08:35 pm EDT 08/10/20 | |
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| Prospect Theater Company Presents A New Music Video by InnissENT THE ANSWER BLACK AMERICA’S UNREQUITED LOVE LETTER Premieres Friday, August 14th Inaugural Release From Prospect’s VISION Series (New York, NY) – Prospect Theater Company proudly launches their VISION Series of original music-theater works available for online streaming with The Answer, Black America’s unrequited love letter, a new music video by InnissENT. Written and produced by brothers Charles Inniss and Christopher Inniss, The Answer will premiere on Prospect’s YouTube on Friday, August 14th at 7:00pm ET. A behind-the-scenes documentary on the creation of the socially-distanced music video is now available for viewing also on Prospect’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2CG2vCqIAg&feature=youtu.be Prospect’s VISION Series is a new initiative through which the company will continue its mission of creating and presenting original musical theater works by emerging artists, while public gatherings are on pause. Featuring movement from award-winning choreographer Kristen Brooks Sandler, The Answer spotlights seven dancers of color, J'royce Jata, Jon Joni, Maya Kitayama, Juanita Pearl, Yael Reich, Jamari Johnson Williams, and Imani Youngblood. Sean Dolan was the director of photography for the project. “Nearly ten years ago we wrote a breakup song that felt almost too personal to release,” said Charles Inniss. “Today, our love song is about something much larger. I’m constantly telling America ‘I love you, I love you, I love you,’ and I’m constantly getting reminders that I’m not loved back.” “Rather than unrequited love in a relationship, now it’s about unrequited love for our country,” explained Christopher Inniss. “That’s something we feel really strongly about, especially talking about our own experience as Americans. People are listening now. I’m glad I’m being elevated, but the truth of the matter is that this ‘now’ has been my whole life. It’s not a fad for me.” “When Chris and Charles came to me with the project, we discussed how to best translate this long-overdue call to action into movement," said Sandler. "In many places, there emerged a list of tasks - you could sign, you could donate, you could protest, you could petition. We discussed this concept with our cast and we used what they shared to create choreography that was the physical embodiment of each dancer's individual activism.” “During this pivotal time for America, it’s vital that we continue to uplift new artistic voices,” said Prospect’s Producing Artistic Director Cara Reichel. “Prospect was thrilled to commission InnissENT and continue supporting this exciting collaborative team, which recently participated in our musical theater lab, as they brought to life an inspiring new musical statement.” Prospect will shortly announce the lineup of additional, short music-theater-on-film projects for its VISION Series, to be released throughout Fall 2020. For more information on Prospect Theater Company, visit ProspectTheater.org. For more information about InnissENT, visit InnissENT.com. @ProspectTheaterCo @ProspectTheater # # # BIOS ABOUT CHARLES AND CHRISTOPHER INNISS Charles and Christopher Inniss are twin brothers who form the composing and book-writing duo “InnissENT.” Their work centers the complex narratives of Black Millennials, and the thriving spirit of Black folks striving against oppression in America. In June of 2020 their film “Black Superman” premiered as a part of the Astoria Performing Arts Center’s online series “The Insiders: Musicals from the Quarantine.” Their 10 minute musical “The Candyman” was debuted by Prospect Theater Company in a choreographed showcase at The Ailey Citigroup Theater in February of 2020. In 2019, their original musical “The Chest” received a professional reading at Ripley Grier Studios, and featured Angela Birchett, a star of Lifetime’s “The Clark Sisters First Ladies of Gospel.” Since 2011, Charles and Christopher have written and produced music and music videos for their music label InnissENT. Their most recent single, “I Don’t Really Care” notched thirty-thousand views on YouTube. IG @InnissENT ABOUT KRISTEN BROOKS SANDLER A proud queer choreographer, Kristen Brooks Sandler's award winning creations can be seen on screen and stage. Kristen is committed to physical storytelling that is accessible, inclusive, sustainable and edgy. She believes in movement as the universal language that can bridge the gap between audience and artistry. Her signature movement takes inspiration from all things ooky spooky, and critics have noted that her creations "conjure a world of flirtation, ritual and power play" (Washington Post). By employing narrative along with an avant-garde aesthetic, Kristen feels any topic can be uniquely explored and discussed. Kristen's credits include work on set with Nickelodeon, International Film Channel, and Hallmark. On stage, she has choreographed both musicals and evening-length dance theater productions all over the world . Kristen's dance company, THISTLE Dance Inc, blooms at the intersection of theatre & concert dance, conjuring grace from the grotesque. THISTLE's first original creation, “Gilded”, won the award for Best Dance and Physical Theater at the Capital Fringe Festival in Washington D.C., and Kristen's work on shows has been recognized by the New York Innovative Theater Awards, the SONY Awards, and the Helen Hayes Awards. For more information, check out her website KristenBrooksSandler.comand IG @KristenBrooks19 and her dance company THISTLE at thistledanceinc.com and IG @thistle_dance. ABOUT PROSPECT THEATER COMPANY Prospect Theater Company is dedicated to fostering and showcasing today's new voices shaping tomorrow's musicals. Over two decades, the company has premiered more than 35 musicals in New York City, in addition to new plays and numerous re-inventions of classic works. Reflecting its investment in the future of the field, Prospect leads a variety of developmental initiatives: including an annual Musical Theater Lab for emerging writers, and the IGNITE Series of new musical theater in concert. In 2020, Prospect launches the VISION Series of original music-theater works captured on film, created for online streaming. In recognition of its enterprising and risk-taking new musical theater, the company has received an OBIE Award grant, and its role as a community anchor for emerging artists that strengthens the quality, diversity, and dynamism of American theater was honored by the American Theatre Wing. www.ProspectTheater.org Recently, Prospect produced the Drama Desk Award-nominated Einstein’s Dreams (2019) by Joanne Sydney Lessner & Joshua Rosenblum, adapted from the novel by Alan Lightman, and The Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Award-nominated The Hello Girls (2018), by company founding artists Peter Mills & Cara Reichel. Both shows ran Off-Broadway at 59E59 Theaters, and have original cast albums available from Broadway Records. Other notable productions include: Kerrigan & Lowdermilk's The Mad Ones (2017); Milburn & Vigoda's Long Story Short (2015); Ryan Scott Oliver and Hunter Foster's Jasper in Deadland (2014); the Drama Desk nominated Tamar of the River (2013) by Joshua H. Cohen and Marisa Michelson; Carner & Gregor's Unlock'd (2013); Gordon Greenberg's revisal of Working (Drama Desk Award, Outstanding Ensemble, 2012) including new songs by Lin Manuel Miranda; Elizabeth Lucas' re-imagining of Guettel's Myths and Hymns (2012); and John Gregor's With Glee (2010). |
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