Sunday, July 31, 2011
A Pirate Project
While we’re still trying to keep the finer points of the story quiet, it’s a swashbuckling pirate adventure in three musical acts. Short musical acts… but there are still three of them. For the initial reading we’ve rounded up some of the usual suspects from our last two shows (The Spidey Project and POPE!) but this will definitely require a larger cast than we’re used to.
Everything is still pretty early in development (especially for a show that is scheduled to open in October!) While the first draft of the script is done, the score is still yet to be started, and all those other important things that go into a musical still need to be thought about. But adventure calls again, so onward!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
The Complete Lyrics
So many people have been asking for the lyrics to go along with the videos, so here they are (above). Unfortunately most of the indents got destroyed in the cut/paste, but it's still pretty readable. Also, I make no apologies for the fact that I almost never use punctuation when typing lyrics... you can sort of intuit where the punctuation goes.
Now you can read what they are singing in any moments when the sound is a little hard to hear.
Now you can read what they are singing in any moments when the sound is a little hard to hear.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Thanks Everyone!
Jonny and I wanted to release a quick video to give an extra thank you to all the people behind the scenes who made the Spidey Project possible.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Quick Update at the End of March
Hey everyone out there in internet land!
It’s been a couple of weeks since our last update (and we hope you’ve enjoyed the videos) sorry for the huge delay but we’ve got some cool stuff in the works and I just wanted to drop a line so you didn’t think we were dead or anything. I should have the next video or two cut and uploaded in the next few days, so keep an eye out. Also, we’ve been hitting the studio pretty hard to record the cast album. Thank you so much to everyone who voted in our poll, there was enough interest to make an album worth while and NY Noise donated their gorgeous recording studio (which you may have seen us rehearsing in in the first music rehearsal video). So keep checking the site if you want to know how the album is progressing or when it is going to be released.
In the meantime interviews and reviews and other mentions are popping up all over the web and we’re trying to compile a complete list, while we’re working on that here’s a link to an interview I did with Gunaxin a few days back: http://podcasts.gunaxin.com/the-gunaxin-show-episode-58/87596 the Spidey stuff starts about half-way through.
A few of you have asked about the possibility of your local theater groups performing the Spidey Project, we love the idea of sharing free creative theater so we’re hammering out what would be involved in making this happen… we’ll keep you posted.
For any of you who want to share your thoughts on the show, or who saw it live and want to comment on the experience, click on over to our reviews page and leave some comments.
It’s been a couple of weeks since our last update (and we hope you’ve enjoyed the videos) sorry for the huge delay but we’ve got some cool stuff in the works and I just wanted to drop a line so you didn’t think we were dead or anything. I should have the next video or two cut and uploaded in the next few days, so keep an eye out. Also, we’ve been hitting the studio pretty hard to record the cast album. Thank you so much to everyone who voted in our poll, there was enough interest to make an album worth while and NY Noise donated their gorgeous recording studio (which you may have seen us rehearsing in in the first music rehearsal video). So keep checking the site if you want to know how the album is progressing or when it is going to be released.
In the meantime interviews and reviews and other mentions are popping up all over the web and we’re trying to compile a complete list, while we’re working on that here’s a link to an interview I did with Gunaxin a few days back: http://podcasts.gunaxin.com/the-gunaxin-show-episode-58/87596 the Spidey stuff starts about half-way through.
A few of you have asked about the possibility of your local theater groups performing the Spidey Project, we love the idea of sharing free creative theater so we’re hammering out what would be involved in making this happen… we’ll keep you posted.
For any of you who want to share your thoughts on the show, or who saw it live and want to comment on the experience, click on over to our reviews page and leave some comments.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Saturday, March 19, 2011
The Spidey Project - SHOW! Part 1 (of 4)
The moment most of you have been waiting for! Here is part one, the rest are on their way! Enjoy and share with your friends, be they Spider-fans or not, musical-fans or not... spread the love!
We came together about a month ago for a cause we all believe strongly in, and after weeks of getting no more than two hours of sleep a night, grabbing quick meals while walking between work and rehearsals, occasionally letting our loved-ones know we were still alive between conference calls and organization email chains, and a stomach virus that nearly DELAYED our production - we did it!
For any who are late to the party here's the video that started it all: http://thespideyproject.blogspot.com/2011/02/spiderman-smackdown-21111.html
We came together about a month ago for a cause we all believe strongly in, and after weeks of getting no more than two hours of sleep a night, grabbing quick meals while walking between work and rehearsals, occasionally letting our loved-ones know we were still alive between conference calls and organization email chains, and a stomach virus that nearly DELAYED our production - we did it!
For any who are late to the party here's the video that started it all: http://thespideyproject.blogspot.com/2011/02/spiderman-smackdown-21111.html
Friday, March 18, 2011
Backstage Before the Show
This is us all, backstage before the first show... Taping together set pieces, organizing costumes, pinning and gluing, running and lighting, sound balancing and going a little crazy.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
The Program
Taryn here, the Production Manager for The Spidey Project. For those of you not in theatre and wondering what on earth a Production Manager does, just think of me as an organizational sort. I also got to edit and design the program, but, sadly, passing the programs out managed to slip through the cracks for our 8 PM performance, what with all the craziness and hubbub of the show. So we wanted to make the program available to everyone!
Click here to download the .pdf version of the program. You can also view the image files below.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
WE DID IT! The Internet Reacts to the Spidey Project
Hey everyone! Sorry for the delay in updates! So for those that didn’t hear: the opening/closing shows were a huge success. Reviews have been coming out from both the comic-book community and the musical theater community and it’s across the board positivity! Everyone dug what we were putting out, and we couldn’t have been more thrilled with it. There are a couple of new videos on the way from the opening night behind the scenes, but of course what most of you want is opening night in front of the scenes, so keep your eyes pealed, I think I saw some cameras in the audience!
In the meantime here are some reviews we’ve found so far:
http://bwayworld.com/blogs/viewblog.cfm?blogid=3098
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/book-news/comics/article/46483-unauthorized-spidey-project-swings-on-the-stage.html
http://www.backstage.com/bso/news-and-features-features/the-spidey-project-opens-and-closes-before-1005074822.story
http://www.talkentertainment.com/c-25980-The-Spidey-Project-%E2%80%93-At-the-PIT-one-fabulous-night-only!.aspx
http://www.themarysue.com/the-spidey-project-review/
http://www.unwinnable.com/2011/03/15/the-friendly-neighborhood-spidey-project#more-9443
http://sketchedscreenings.blogspot.com/2011/03/sketched-theatre-spidey-project.html
In the meantime here are some reviews we’ve found so far:
http://bwayworld.com/blogs/viewblog.cfm?blogid=3098
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/book-news/comics/article/46483-unauthorized-spidey-project-swings-on-the-stage.html
http://www.backstage.com/bso/news-and-features-features/the-spidey-project-opens-and-closes-before-1005074822.story
http://www.talkentertainment.com/c-25980-The-Spidey-Project-%E2%80%93-At-the-PIT-one-fabulous-night-only!.aspx
http://www.themarysue.com/the-spidey-project-review/
http://www.unwinnable.com/2011/03/15/the-friendly-neighborhood-spidey-project#more-9443
http://sketchedscreenings.blogspot.com/2011/03/sketched-theatre-spidey-project.html
Monday, March 14, 2011
Opening Day!
Anyone else not sleeping out there? This is it folks, in approx 15 short hours the doors open and you'll get to see exactly what we've been cookin up. I'm sorry we've been so cone-of-silenced about the details of our plot, and haven't let much of the score leak in any of the interviews or press or videos or anything. I take full responsibility for this, I'm notoriously secretive about developing shows. Not that it really requires it, but I love when people go into a theater entirely unsure of what they're getting themselves into and experience the full show spoiler free. We'll take you on an adventure, it will be hilarious, and the songs will rock. Of this we are sure.
And keep checking the blog, now that we've opened the need for secrecy is over and we can post our other clips and videos, and much more :)
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Some Choreography Rehearsals
Hey all you beautiful people! What happens when I'm home sick and realize I still have a bunch of rehearsal footage on my camera? Another update!
These are some clips from a few choreography rehearsals from last week. Some fight choreo as well as dance choreo. I apparently don't have most of the dance footage, so more on that will have to come later. But for any of you who have been digging our behind the scenes rehearsal stuff, here is some more. The cast is excited (even Ryan Nelson), the show is looking real good (even Ryan Nelson), enjoy!
It's almost go time! #gospideygo
A PIT Walkthrough
Hey everyone, I'm home sick :( so I figured I'd slap together some extra footage of things we've recorded so people can get a better idea of whatever.
This is some footage of Jeff Lapine, artistic director of the PIT, leading us on a walkthrough of the theater. Their space is gorgeous, and for those of you fellow theater nerds out there it used to be the Algonquin Theater.
So this is our Spidey-Space, and in two days time will be exploding with our chaos. Can't wait! Go Spidey Go!
Friday, March 11, 2011
3 Days and Counting
Hey Guys - Jon Roufaeal here. We're 3 days away from the show and things are getting intense! Rehearsals are going great, and now it's time for us to think about all those small logistical things we weren't focused on as we were putting this show together. Things like...COSTUMES!!!
We have a fantastic costumer who has volunteered her time and talent to help us out, but there is 1 integral piece that I desperately want for the show...a cool Spidey costume. I've posted on facebook already, but thought I'd try my hand here.
Does anyone have a sweet adult Spidey costume they'd be willing to donate to the production? Several people have volunteered to buy one & donate it, and I just have to thank all of you who have volunteered to do that. But Justin and I would like to avoid that as best we can, so I thought I'd try the blog to see if any of our new internet friends could help. Now, I say donate because it's likely the costume would have to be taken apart, or altered in some major way to make it condusive to quick changes. And while wearing the suit under his clothes works in the comics, we can't have our Peter Parker fainting on stage - he's got far too much singing to do!
If anyone has anything they could help us out with - even a Spidey mask, gloves, boots, etc. - please email me pics at JRoufaeal@gmail.com.
Go Spidey, Go!
We have a fantastic costumer who has volunteered her time and talent to help us out, but there is 1 integral piece that I desperately want for the show...a cool Spidey costume. I've posted on facebook already, but thought I'd try my hand here.
Does anyone have a sweet adult Spidey costume they'd be willing to donate to the production? Several people have volunteered to buy one & donate it, and I just have to thank all of you who have volunteered to do that. But Justin and I would like to avoid that as best we can, so I thought I'd try the blog to see if any of our new internet friends could help. Now, I say donate because it's likely the costume would have to be taken apart, or altered in some major way to make it condusive to quick changes. And while wearing the suit under his clothes works in the comics, we can't have our Peter Parker fainting on stage - he's got far too much singing to do!
If anyone has anything they could help us out with - even a Spidey mask, gloves, boots, etc. - please email me pics at JRoufaeal@gmail.com.
Go Spidey, Go!
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Almost There
This is a video from a week before we open, but we wanted to get it up before it was all terribly out of order. By the time you're seeing this the rehearsal process is over and where a mere hours away from opening our doors. GO SPIDEY GO!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
IMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION!
ATTENTION ALL!!
The Spidey Project will be holding a day-of-performance lottery for the remaining FRONT ROW tickets one hour prior to the 8PM curtain (7PM). Lottery tickets will be available starting at 11am (and running until 7pm) at The Peoples Improv Theater (123 East 24th Street) box office. The drawing will start promptly at 7PM. There will be approximately 10 -15 tickets per show to be given away (Limit 2 per person). You MUST be present to win. Good luck and see you there! Go Spidey Go!
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Doug 'the Moustache!' Katsaros
Hello bloggers! One week til we open/close! And another video to share with you.
We have a great update for you tonight. An extra special glimpse into the mind of Doug Katsaros, co-composer for the Spidey Project (WGPCGR) musical and a sneak peek of another song. Enjoy and continue to check in for ticket updates!
We have a great update for you tonight. An extra special glimpse into the mind of Doug Katsaros, co-composer for the Spidey Project (WGPCGR) musical and a sneak peek of another song. Enjoy and continue to check in for ticket updates!
Produced by Beth Gold and Eli Itzkowitz
Edited by Doug Kellner
Monday, March 7, 2011
10pm Show Ticket Info
Monday the 7th at 12pm (noon)
Tickets go on sale at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/160031
Limit of 2 tickets each.
The 8pm show sold out in under one minute. So have the URL/Refresh button ready.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
The Kevin Smith
Ok, here's a quick update from me and Jon. I apologize in advance for the shoddy editing job, we're down to the wire on time, and while I want to keep releasing these videos I just don't have enough time to edit them into something bangin'. So imagine in your minds that there are all kinds of great fades, and sweeps, and graphics, and continuity.
For any of you who haven't been following via facebook or twitter, while we've been receiving all kinds of wonderful press and publicity from the interest in our cause, we had something crazy happen last week. Writer/director/comic author/Silent Bob/all around great guy Kevin Smith mentioned the Spidey Project in his podcast "Babble On" (Episode 24, at the 58 minute mark) http://smodcast.com/babbleon/index.html
Being huge Kevin Smith fans ourselves, and seeing a small window of opportunity with him being in NY doing a signing at Midtown Comics before he hits the road to promote his new movie Red State, Jon and I decided to try our hand at waiting in line for an autograph and to personally thank him for his shout out! By the time we got there we managed to snag the very LAST two tickets they were giving out to meet him. The hours we spent waiting on the street in line were more than worth it, he took a few minutes to talk to us about what we're doing and how great he thinks it is. Goddam, what a guy! That bit at the end is him asking about the camera I've been filming the vlogs with.
Congratulations internet, this is where anyone will see my at my most awkward and nerdy... So here's a quick video of Jon and I geeking out in a major way. (He also signed Jonny's Green Hornet comic)
For any of you who haven't been following via facebook or twitter, while we've been receiving all kinds of wonderful press and publicity from the interest in our cause, we had something crazy happen last week. Writer/director/comic author/Silent Bob/all around great guy Kevin Smith mentioned the Spidey Project in his podcast "Babble On" (Episode 24, at the 58 minute mark) http://smodcast.com/babbleon/index.html
Being huge Kevin Smith fans ourselves, and seeing a small window of opportunity with him being in NY doing a signing at Midtown Comics before he hits the road to promote his new movie Red State, Jon and I decided to try our hand at waiting in line for an autograph and to personally thank him for his shout out! By the time we got there we managed to snag the very LAST two tickets they were giving out to meet him. The hours we spent waiting on the street in line were more than worth it, he took a few minutes to talk to us about what we're doing and how great he thinks it is. Goddam, what a guy! That bit at the end is him asking about the camera I've been filming the vlogs with.
Congratulations internet, this is where anyone will see my at my most awkward and nerdy... So here's a quick video of Jon and I geeking out in a major way. (He also signed Jonny's Green Hornet comic)
Friday, March 4, 2011
Spidey Press Release! Second Show Announced!
NYC’S FIRST SPIDER-MAN MUSICAL “SELLS OUT” IN UNDER ONE MINUTE
THE SPIDEY PROJECT: WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY
SECOND SHOW ANNOUNCED FOR
MARCH 14TH, 10PM
March 4, 2011, New York, New York____: The Spidey Project: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility sold out its first show this evening in under one minute. Due to such high demand for this event, a second show has now been announced by brain-child Justin Moran. “You’ve been such great supporters so far,” Moran says to his fans, “and we want to get you in to see this show.” The second performance is set for March 14, 10pm at the Peoples Improv Theater (The PIT) located at 123 East 24th Street.
Tickets for the second show, which are free, will be available at http://thepit-nyc.com/daily.html?y=2011&m=03&d=14 and at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/160031 on Monday, March 7 at exactly 12pm noontime. Each person may reserve up to two tickets. Tickets must be claimed fifteen minutes prior to curtain at Will Call or they will be given away. If you are unable to obtain a reservation online, approximately 35 tickets will be made available at the door fifteen minutes prior to curtain.
The Spidey Project: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility is a guerilla theatre project to write, rehearse, and perform a fully-realized musical based on the character Spider-Man in under 30 days with a budget of $0. It is set to open and close with two performances one day before the $65 million Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. Moran’s musical will be the first Spider-Man musical to officially open in New York City.
Moran collaborated with Jon Roufaeal on the story and book, and will direct a cast that includes Liz Bachman, Michael Lutton, Ryan Nelson, Claire Neumann, Travis Nilan, Louie Pearlman, Robin Rothman and Jon Roufaeal. Doug Katsaros (Broadway's Hair; The Rocky Horror Show; Grammy-nominated Footloose; TV's The Tick) and Adam Podd (POPE! The Musical, ImagineOcean) are the composers of The Spidey Project: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility, with Podd also serving as musical director. Erin Coulter serves as stage manager and Taryn Kimel as the production manager.
For press inquires, please contact Beth Gold at TheSpideyProject@gmail.com
More Tickets
Hey everyone, sorry for this hasty post but we had to do something, right? Anyway, we're making it a double feature so check the video and you'll see how to get more tickets.
Also, for those of you who are into twitter if/when more tickets to our 8pm show become available we'll announce it via twitter and whoever sees can go up to the website and snag them. We're expecting a few to open up. And as I mention, please don't be afraid to come try at the door. You'll be amazed at how few people actually think that will work.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Getting to know Spidey
Hey Spidey Bloggers! We at the Spidey Project hope you guys are gearing up to get your FREE tickets tonight at 12:01am @ http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/160031.
Trust us, you will not want to miss this show. To get your juices flowing, we have an awesome new video to tease you with! Get a sneak peek of a song along with interviews with the cast!
The Spidey Project: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility would love to introduce the actors of this hysterically epic show:
Liz Bachman
Ryan Nelson
Jon Roufaeal
Louis Pearlman
Claire Nuemann
Michael Lutton
Robin Rothman
More to come with interviews with the crew!
Produced by Beth Gold and Eli Itkowitz and edited by Doug Kellner
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
TICKET INFO!
Hey everyone! Here it is, the official ticket info (check back here often for updates on extra tickets, etc):
-Tickets go on sale (well… are made available) at 12:01am March 4th. So for those of you interested, you may want to take a nap Thursday evening so you can stay up and snag a pair.
-The cost: FREE! (That’s $0.00)
-Anyone making an online order is limited to 4 tickets, please, as a favor to us, ONLY get multiple tickets if you’re planning (in advance) to use them all (please don’t get extra thinking you’ll just find people to go with you… while you are charming and wonderful and will be able to find people to go with you, we’d rather give everyone a fair shot).
-To claim your tickets ALL parties must be present at the PIT 15 minutes prior to the show, any tickets unaccounted for at that time will be released to those waiting in the lobby.
-The internet is NOT the only way to get tickets! We will be saving a chunk of approx 20 tickets which will only be available to people at the door. So even if you can’t get tickets online, there will definitely be tickets available at the door. Also, any unclaimed pre-sale tickets will be available to people trying to get them at the door 15 minutes prior to the show (and there’s always at least a few people who flake on reservations) so if you can’t get tickets online and you live in the area, please don’t let that stop you from coming to see the show!
-The performance is Monday, March 14th at 8:00pm
-Tickets will be available at through the PIT’s website and here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/160031 (the site won’t work before 12:01am)
-Tickets go on sale (well… are made available) at 12:01am March 4th. So for those of you interested, you may want to take a nap Thursday evening so you can stay up and snag a pair.
-The cost: FREE! (That’s $0.00)
-Anyone making an online order is limited to 4 tickets, please, as a favor to us, ONLY get multiple tickets if you’re planning (in advance) to use them all (please don’t get extra thinking you’ll just find people to go with you… while you are charming and wonderful and will be able to find people to go with you, we’d rather give everyone a fair shot).
-To claim your tickets ALL parties must be present at the PIT 15 minutes prior to the show, any tickets unaccounted for at that time will be released to those waiting in the lobby.
-The internet is NOT the only way to get tickets! We will be saving a chunk of approx 20 tickets which will only be available to people at the door. So even if you can’t get tickets online, there will definitely be tickets available at the door. Also, any unclaimed pre-sale tickets will be available to people trying to get them at the door 15 minutes prior to the show (and there’s always at least a few people who flake on reservations) so if you can’t get tickets online and you live in the area, please don’t let that stop you from coming to see the show!
-The performance is Monday, March 14th at 8:00pm
-Tickets will be available at through the PIT’s website and here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/160031 (the site won’t work before 12:01am)
Monday, February 28, 2011
Rehearsals are in full swing
Hey everyone. It's Justin. I've got another video update. This one is a little longer. It spans a couple of rehearsals, the first music rehearsal and a blocking rehearsal. Also, as per some requests, I have a video from the creative process... as the creative process takes place at terribly awkward hours via ichat sometimes, this is a great example of just how unattractive writing a musical can be... but it's still really fun and worth it... even if I look like I might be certifiably insane.
Now that rehearsals are in full swing, between directing and trying to organize all the amazing volunteers for the technical stuff, I'm giving blog-access to some of the crew to update you as well. Some of you may be interested in other aspects of this process and with a few of us dropping updates maybe we can better satisfy your appetites.
Also also, if any of you have any questions about the development process, or what we're doing, or anything like that, feel free to comment these videos. I can't guarantee that we'll be able to answer all your questions... (because of the ticking deadline immediately to the right) but hey, maybe we can try!
Again, thank you so much for your support! But don't stop spreading the word now, tell your friends' cousins.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
A Friendly Neighborhood Hi from Jon Roufaeal
Hey Everybody,
Jon Roufaeal here, co-writer on the book & lyrics for “The Spidey Project: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility.” I just wanted to take a second to introduce myself and thank all of you who have been supporting this show. I have been blown away by all the people who have offered their time and talents to make this thing become a reality: from actors to musicians, writers, set-designers, lighting people, sound people, lawyers (seriously), choreographers, publicity people and all the fans of Spider-Man, musical theater or both who have been spreading the word.
As of today, we’re deep into music rehearsals - and the cast sounds great together. Adam and Doug, the two composers, have written some really fantastic songs - Peter Parker especially gets some epic moments that I can’t wait for people to hear.
I’ll be adding to this blog along with Justin - between the two of us we should be able to get updates on here pretty regularly. More to come real soon...Bye all!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Any scenic designers/painters wanna get down?
We're still looking for a few more volunteers with some sick artistic ability to help draw/paint scenery. To any who have volunteered on this front already, we’ll be contacting you shortly. If you’re interested in drawing/painting some comic-booky scapes on large pieces of cardboard just drop us an email at thespideyproject [at] gmail [dotcom] and put something scenic design related in the subject line. If you have links to portfolios stick ‘em in the email, we love checking out awesome artwork.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
The Table Reading
Hey everyone. Now the cast is in place, I want to thank everyone who submitted resumes and sweet youtube links! There was an incredible amount of talent both vocal and comedic. I'm sorry I wasn't able to reply to everyone who submitted, there were just so many of you and my precious seconds keep ticking away, but you guys are awesome! And thanks again!
Here's a quick glimpse into the first rehearsal, and a brief introduction to the cast. This was the first time anyone besides us has read the script or heard any of the score. It was an exciting night, things are moving along.
Here's a quick glimpse into the first rehearsal, and a brief introduction to the cast. This was the first time anyone besides us has read the script or heard any of the score. It was an exciting night, things are moving along.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Update Video 3
We've got the script entirely done, the score is nearly complete too. Rehearsals start Wednesday, we're just waiting to hear back from our last few potential cast members. The board is set up, the pieces are moving.
Now that the creative development is done, on to the next chunk of hard work. As far as the videos go, we're gonna start heading out and recording in rehearsals and meetings and things, so no more of my tiny spare bedroom with a green screen.
Now that the creative development is done, on to the next chunk of hard work. As far as the videos go, we're gonna start heading out and recording in rehearsals and meetings and things, so no more of my tiny spare bedroom with a green screen.
Some FAQs
Updated 2/24
Hey everyone, amid the many fantastic emails I've been receiving from volunteers and supporters there have been a few questions that keep popping up, so I figured it would be easier for me to answer them in one blanket post here instead of a bunch of different emails.
How can I get tickets?
Tickets will be available in the coming weeks from the PIT's website, keep an eye here and we'll let you know just when.
We can confirm that all tickets will be completely FREE! A special thanks to Jeff Lapine and the PIT for waiving all costs to everyone! Since online tickets will probably go fairly quickly, they'll also hold about 20 seats at the door so anyone who can't get tickets online can try there.
Also, the performance date (and ONLY performance date) is Monday, March 14th. Put it in your planners!
Can I play Mary Jane?
Bad news ladies (and some dude with flowing red hair) there is no Mary Jane in this musical. This story pre-dates her a bit.
Can I play Julie Taymor?
Bad news on this front too, there is no character based on her. This musical isn't about her specifically or her production, just a great musical about a hero we all know and love.
Are you comicbook fans?
I used to be a Spider-Man fanboy especially of the cartoon, until I started in on this I hadn't reread the early comics in years... though I did recently play though 'Ultimate Spider-Man' for the Gamecube. My co-author, Jon Roufaeal, is a huge comic nerd and was much more familiar with (and a stickler for) all the details than I was. The result is something we feel is a true homage to the comics, but creative and unique to what we are trying to do.
Are you serious?
Yup, totally.
There's a hyphen in Spider-Man?
Shh! You want us to get sued!?
Wait… so, is it a parody or not?
Yup! Absolutely. But like we said, it’s not specifically a parody of JT or SM:TOtD; we’d leave that to Forbidden Broadway... if only...
Hey everyone, amid the many fantastic emails I've been receiving from volunteers and supporters there have been a few questions that keep popping up, so I figured it would be easier for me to answer them in one blanket post here instead of a bunch of different emails.
How can I get tickets?
Tickets will be available in the coming weeks from the PIT's website, keep an eye here and we'll let you know just when.
We can confirm that all tickets will be completely FREE! A special thanks to Jeff Lapine and the PIT for waiving all costs to everyone! Since online tickets will probably go fairly quickly, they'll also hold about 20 seats at the door so anyone who can't get tickets online can try there.
Also, the performance date (and ONLY performance date) is Monday, March 14th. Put it in your planners!
Can I play Mary Jane?
Bad news ladies (and some dude with flowing red hair) there is no Mary Jane in this musical. This story pre-dates her a bit.
Can I play Julie Taymor?
Bad news on this front too, there is no character based on her. This musical isn't about her specifically or her production, just a great musical about a hero we all know and love.
Are you comicbook fans?
I used to be a Spider-Man fanboy especially of the cartoon, until I started in on this I hadn't reread the early comics in years... though I did recently play though 'Ultimate Spider-Man' for the Gamecube. My co-author, Jon Roufaeal, is a huge comic nerd and was much more familiar with (and a stickler for) all the details than I was. The result is something we feel is a true homage to the comics, but creative and unique to what we are trying to do.
Are you serious?
Yup, totally.
There's a hyphen in Spider-Man?
Shh! You want us to get sued!?
Wait… so, is it a parody or not?
Yup! Absolutely. But like we said, it’s not specifically a parody of JT or SM:TOtD; we’d leave that to Forbidden Broadway... if only...
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Smackdown Update - 2/17
We have a venue locked down. The scoring has begun. Rehearsals start next week. Here's a bunch more details!
Press Release
‘Spiderman Smackdown’ Project Aims to Launch Original Spiderman Musical on $0 Budget One Day Before $65 Million Broadway Production
Feb. 16 2011, New York, NY: ____ Veteran humorist and playwright, Justin Moran, launches “Spiderman Smackdown”, a guerilla theatre project to write, rehearse, and perform a fully realized musical based on the character Spiderman in under 30 days with a budget of $0. Set to open one day before the $65 Million Broadway musical “Spiderman: Turn Off the Dark”, Moran’s musical will be the first Spiderman Musical to officially open in New York City.
Moran has launched a blog (thespideyproject.blogspot.com) and YouTube page to promote the project and to enlist a troupe of volunteer writers, designers and actors. “How important is $65 Million in making good theatre?” jokes Moran. “We’re going to develop a story, write a complete musical score and script, design sets and costumes, cast, rehearse, advertise and ultimately mount the production on March 14th, 2011 at the The People’s Improv Theatre in NYC.”
Moran is collaborating with writer Jon Roufaeal on the story and book, based on the origin story from “the Amazing Spiderman” comic books, and has brought on composers Adam Podd (POPE! the Musical, ImgineOcean) and Doug Katsaros (Broadway's Hair; The Rocky Horror Show; Grammy nominated Footloose; TV's The Tick) to write and arrange the score. “The outpouring of volunteers in these first 4 days has been overwhelming,” says Moran, “and I am extremely confident in the level of talent that is going into creating this completely original Spiderman Musical.”
Justin Moran is no stranger to new thinking in creative theatre production. He is a resident writer and performer with two improv comedy groups at The Magnet Theatre in NYC, and his original musical, “POPE! The Musical” (Fringe Festival NYC 2010 Winner: Outstanding Music and Lyrics) which he wrote the book and lyrics for played off-Broadway at the Lucille Lortell Theatre in 2010. The Spidey Project will open at the People's Improv Theater (the PIT, 123 East 24th St), March 14th, 2011.
To find out more on the project or volunteer your creativity, visit http://thespideyproject.blogspot.com.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Smackdown Update
Making haste. The creative team is fully assembled, the script/libretto is well underway, and a venue is secured. I'm still hoping to find a larger venue, but I know that I'm really lucky to have been given a free venue in NYC at all, it's a 50 seat theater on 30th street. More on it soon.
Thank you to all the composers who volunteered their time! I figured it would be best to go with only two, those are Adam Podd and Doug Katsaros. More on those guys soon too.
Another thank you to all you authors who support the cause and wanted to get involved. I was only planning on working with one writing partner on this, but I'm amazed that so many out there were so interested! I'm writing the book/lyrics with a classy gentleman named Jon Roufaeal, more on us soon... But here's the newest video. Keep spreading the word, and fighting the good fight!
Thank you to all the composers who volunteered their time! I figured it would be best to go with only two, those are Adam Podd and Doug Katsaros. More on those guys soon too.
Another thank you to all you authors who support the cause and wanted to get involved. I was only planning on working with one writing partner on this, but I'm amazed that so many out there were so interested! I'm writing the book/lyrics with a classy gentleman named Jon Roufaeal, more on us soon... But here's the newest video. Keep spreading the word, and fighting the good fight!
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Spiderman Smackdown - 2/11/11
I released this video yesterday. An explosion of action after some pent up musical-theater rage... I am totally serious about it. The support and response it has been getting is tremendous! The amount of you who believe in the project and want to volunteer your time is inspiring. I've been in touch with some of you already, and I will be in touch with more. I'm trying to get things done as swiftly as possible (obviously with the time constraint) but if you haven't heard back from me, don't worry, it's likely I'm just not at the right step of the project yet.
Keep reposting and sharing with your friends, and I will keep everyone posted on the progress.
Keep reposting and sharing with your friends, and I will keep everyone posted on the progress.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Press
2/21/11
2/22/11
2/23/11
2/24/11
SpaceView (German)
2/25/11
3/1/11
BroadwayWorld (rehearsal photos)
The Takeaway (WNYC Radio)
3/4/11
Extended Run (podcast)
3/5/11
3/7/11
3/8/11
3/11/11
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