ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of CT is excited to announce their newest endeavor, a world premiere musical experience exclusively for ACT of CT audiences.
Snapshots: A Musical Scrapbook is an original musical which incorporates over two dozen of Stephen Schwartz’s songs, including songs from Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, The Baker’s Wife, Rags, Working, Children of Eden, and Enchanted. The show is a touching and authentic look into how we fall in love and the poignant power of trusting our hearts and memories.
Mr. Schwartz and ACT of CT’s Artistic Director, Daniel C. Levine, alongside ACT of CT’s Music Supervisor, Bryan Perri, have collaborated to create this unique and exciting production.
Director, Daniel C. Levine says, “This is one of the most exciting projects that ACT of CT has created to date. Blending the worlds of theater and streaming to produce this exhilarating new production, has been thrilling for us. We worked with a brilliant NYC-based cinematographer, and our Snapshots cast is truly extraordinary! I believe that this version of Snapshots will be a home-run for our patrons!”
The fantastically talented cast is comprised of Ryan Bailer (ACT of CT’s Evita), John Cardoza (Jagged Little Pill), Olivia Hernandez (ACT of CT’s Austen’s Pride), Monica Ramirez (ACT of CT’s Working, Godspell), Michael McCorry Rose (Anastasia, Wicked) and Mariand Torres (Wicked, Prince of Broadway).
ACT of CT is committed to creating brand-new and exclusive theatrical opportunities, such as this heartwarming version of Snapshots, for their audiences – even during a pandemic. If you are a fan of Stephen Schwartz musicals like Wicked, Working, and Godspell you will not want to miss this unique production.
Snapshots is available for streaming on-demand now through February 28, 2021. Visit actofct.org to learn more and purchase tickets. All ticket holders will have 48 hours to watch this exciting new production as many times as they like. Tickets are available starting at $20.
Snapshots, A Musical Scrapbook has music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by David Stern, was conceived by Michael Scheman and David Stern, with additional music and lyrics by David Crane, Seth Friedman, Marta Kauffman, Alan Menken and Charles Strouse, and arrangements and orchestrations by Steve Orich. Directed by Daniel C. Levine, Music Supervision by Bryan Perri, Choreography by Sara Brians, Cinematography by Barton Cortright.
About ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut
ACT (A Contemporary Theatre) of Connecticut is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) professional theatre located in Ridgefield, CT. Founded in 2018, and led by Katie Diamond, Daniel C. Levine, and Bryan Perri, ACT of CT presents limited engagement runs of well-known musicals, as well as world-premiere productions by the next generation of writers and composers. In addition to its fully produced mainstage productions, ACT of CT hosts an annual new works series, a “Broadway Unplugged” series, and an extensive education program including individual training (virtual and in person), masterclasses, summer camp, professional workshops, and a year-round conservatory program for high school students. ACT of CT is dedicated to inspiring, creating and nurturing a diverse and equitable environment for its staff, creative teams, cast, musicians, crew members and audiences. For more information about ACT of CT, to purchase tickets and to learn more about ACT of CT’s education programs, please visit www.actofct.org.
