Island Song |
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 Little Renegade Productions |
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Sam Carner |
Derek Gregor |
Sam Carner, Derek Gregor, and Marlo Hunter |
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Dylan La Rocque |
Directed by Kelsey Weinstein |
Xavier Orozco |
| Island Song is presented by special arrangement with Uproar Theatrics www.uproartheatrics.com | ||
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ISLAND SONG takes us through a year in the lives of five twenty-and-thirty-somethings sharing a city and the chain of surprising, meaningful, and partially random connections that bring them into each other’s spheres at moments that become pivotal.
As the city pulses around them, they each work through their own complex relationships with ambition, distraction, and the search for connection.
A Note from the Director:
I fell in love with this show in high school, and I couldn't be happier that it has found its way back into my life. I have always gravitated towards shows that feature ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, or something in their lives making that day particularly extraordinary. Making a choice, taking a stand, one decision or interaction changing your whole life. This entire experience has such a large place in my heart. Every member of the team added something unique to the story, from the cast to the creatives. I wanted this story to live in each character's hearts, as it is written so beautifully capturing five completely unique experiences living in the city. I hope that this show inspires you to make your own stand, make a choice or put yourself out there in a way you never knew you could. That's what it did for me.
Song List
1. Island Song Opening
2. Looking for a Little Room
3. Wall Lovin'
4. I'll Take it All
5. TMI
6. No Room for Plan B
7. Too Much Transition
8. Hipster Youth I
9. So Far From Pennsylvania
10. So Many Windows
11. Tie Me Up
12. Dancing in Pairs
13. Moments After Midnight
14. So Many Windows Reprise
15. Stay Awhile
16. Island Song Reprise
17. Hipster Youth II
18. Wall Lovin'/ Stay Awhile Reprise
19. Sing But Don't Tell
20. One More At Deluxe
21. After Hours
22. New York, Do You Care?
23. Make It Here
24. Too Much
Cast
Creative Team
Kelsey Weinstein
Eric J Weinstein
Sam Gianfala
Jared Trevino
Carson Bennett
Dylan La Rocque
Meet the Company
Jasiana Caraballo
Jasiana is a Chicago native who is going into her final year at Hussian College In Studio Los Angeles as a Contemporary Musical Theatre and Film major. Jasiana has been in works such as Nicole(Co-Star) in Play by Play, Stephanie in the short film, Good Mothers, and other commercial works such as Yup! Milk and Kmart. With the last year we’ve been having, Jasiana is so excited to make her Little Renegade Productions debut and get back to the art she loves the most. She wants to thank Kelsey and Eric Weinstein, Sam, and all her amazing talented cast-mates she’s been able to create with.
Jessica Arcuri
Jessica is so thrilled to be a part of this production with Little Renegade Productions! Some of her favorite roles include Ivy (Bare: A Pop Opera), Bonnie (Bonnie and Clyde), Caroline (Titanic the Musical), Inez (No Exit), Marcy (Dog Sees God), and Rosaline (Loves Labours Lost). Jessica would like to thank all her friends and family for the endless support and would like to dedicate this performance to her dad, who watched every single one of her shows and supported her until the very end. R. I. P.
Daisy Lopez
Daisy Lopez, a senior at HCLA INSTUDIO. Has worked on countless productions on stage and on screen. Most recently co-directing, producing, and starring in Urinetown: The Musical. She aspires to take on both Broadway and Hollywood.
Xavier Orozco
Xavier Orozco is currently a senior at HCLA in studio pursuing a major in Acting for Tv and Film. He has always had a love for performing on stage especially musical theatre and takes any opportunity he can to bring the two mediums together. His most recent work was in Co-directing, producing, and starring in a filmed production of Urinetown
Dylan La Rocque
Dylan is very excited to be a part of this amazing show and very thankful for the opportunity to share a story that is pretty close to him. A special thanks to his friends and family and all who have supported him along the way.
Kelsey Weinstein
Kelsey is so proud to be back directing another show for Little Renegade Productions, and this time, it's our first musical! Her most recent directing credits include She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms, Ordinary Days, as well as organizing Little Renegade Productions cabarets. She would like to thank the hardest working cast in LA for turning out incredibly heartfelt performances every day on set, her dad Eric Weinstein for not only getting them to sound fantastic, but helping her every step of the way, Sam for keeping her sane, and Dylan for being the best partner a creative (and a person) could ever as for.
Eric J Weinstein
Eric J Weinstein is proud to be part of Little Renegade Productions and their cutting-edge approach to presenting theatrical works. In addition to sound design and editing for all of LRP’s shows, Eric has also composed and recorded original scores for She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms and Gruesome Playground Injuries. Eric has had a long a diverse career in performing arts, including over 30 years as a professional musician, actor, arranger, songwriter, and composer. He feels so fortunate to have had amazing opportunities to be in hundreds of different shows, music reviews, cabarets, and even tribute bands. Career highlights include music direction for Ragtime: The Musical, Ring Of Fire, Ain’t Misbehavin’, and The Secret Garden. His original score for the short film ‘The Golden Realm: An American Larping Experience’ was given an Award of Excellence by the IndieFest Film Awards for Outstanding Score. You can hear Eric’s original music at his site: ericweinstein.com.
Sam Gianfala
Sam is excited to be working behind the scenes with LRP for this show. He previously acted in the company’s inaugural production She Kills Monsters: Virtual Realms, and he edited for Wildflowers: A Country Music Cabaret. When Sam is not doing escape rooms with Kelsey and Dylan, he is writing and directing short films.
Jared Trevino
Jared Treviño is a Texas native with extensive on-screen and performing arts training. He has many theatrical performances under his belt, including starring roles in: "Suicide Inc.", "The Shape of Things", and "Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie”. Additionally, he recently wrapped the SAG feature, “A Cowgirl’s Song”, set to be released on Netflix in 2022. Alongside acting, Jared is creating original works in the photography world and is directing his own creative videos. Being a fan of many, he dreams of one day working with directors like Jean-Marc Vallee, Alex Garland, The Russo Brothers, and Denis Villeneuve as they have created some of his favorite stories.
Carson Bennett
Carson Bennett is an experienced young filmmaker from Southern Oregon currently studying at Loyola Marymount University. He embraces collaboration as a means of telling human stories and is excited to make the world that much more empathetic.
Dylan La Rocque
Dylan is very excited to be a part of this amazing show and very thankful for the opportunity to share a story that is pretty close to him. A special thanks to his friends and family and all who have supported him along the way.
Photos
Behind the Scenes of Island Song
The Cast of Island Song
Multimedia
Donors
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Shirley Churgin Erin Kachline Marybeth Lupo Sam Gianfala Nikki Crouse Robert Yacko Alan Yordy Adalaide Naughton Kris Graves Jeremy Palmer Charlie Workmaster Frida Ruiseco |
Lisa Kraai Paula Grady Dylan La Rocque Amy Stuemky Jeffrey Allen Erin Bratton Laura Blumenthal Dave Gordon Jodi Gianfala Anne Gesling Eva Jarecke Lillian Peralta Alba |
We invite you to come back for more exciting shows this season!
Let's Talk About Death
A Cabaret supporting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Streaming Video on Demand February 10-17, 2022
This Is Our Youth
Written by Kenneth Lonergan
Directed by Kelsey Weinstein
April 22-24, 2022
I'm Still Standing
An Elton John Cabaret
Streaming Video on Demand June 9-16, 2022
For tickets, donations, and more information, visit https://littlerenegadeproductions.com
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