Triassic Parq

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Triassic Parq is a musical comedy with music by Marshall Pailet, and lyrics and book by Marshall Pailet, Bryce Norbitz and Steve Wargo.[1]

Synopsis[]

The novel and film Jurassic Park told from the perspective of the dinosaurs.[2] A clan of genetically engineered female dinosaurs (played by male and female actors[3]) is thrown into chaos when one of the female dinosaurs spontaneously turns male.[3] Originally directed by and presented Off-Broadway at the Soho Playhouse in 2012.[4] The original cast featured Alex Wyse (Velociraptor of Innocence), Wade McCollum (Velociraptor of Faith), Lindsay Nicole Chambers (Velociraptor of Science), Shelley Thomas (T-Rex 1), Claire Neumann (T-Rex 2), Brandon Espinoza (Mime-a-saurus), Morgan Freeman (Lee Seymour) and Zak Sandler (Pianosaurus).[5]

Production History[]

Originally produced in 2010 at the NY International Fringe Festival under the title Jurassic Parq: The Broadway Musical[6]" where it won "Best Overall Musical/Production.[7]" After Off-Broadway, it was slightly re-written[8] and presented at the Chance Theater in Orange County where it won the Ovation Award for "Best Production of a Musical (Intimate Theater)[9]" in addition to two other awards.[10]

Recordings[]

Original cast recording

Original Release Date: 2012 [11]

Label: Starkadia

Music: Marshall Pailet

Lyrics: Marshall Pailet, Bryce Norbitz and Steve Wargo

Director: Marshall Pailet

Music Director: Zak Sandler

  • Alex Wyse – Velociraptor of Innocence
  • Wade McCollum – Velociraptor of Faith
  • Lindsay Nicole Chambers – Velociraptor of Science
  • Shelley Thomas – T-Rex 1
  • Claire Neumann – T-Rex 2
  • Brandon Espinoza – Mime-a-saurus
  • Morgan Freeman - Lee Seymour
  • Zak Sandler - Pianosaurus

References[]

  1. ^ Associated Press. "Off-Broadway Play is Deeply Funny". Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  2. ^ "New Yorker Review 'Triassic Parq'". www.newyorker.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  3. ^ a b Gray, Margaret. "No wonder the dinosaurs of 'Triassic Parq' are so edgy". www.latimes.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  4. ^ Cote, David. "Triassic Parq". www.timeout.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  5. ^ Hetrick, Adam. "Triassic Parq The Musical, Regenerated Since FringeNYC Run, Begins Off-Broadway June 12". www.playbill.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  6. ^ Penketh, Tom. "Jurassic Parq: The Broadway Musical". www.backstage.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  7. ^ BWW News Desk. "FringeNYC 2010 Announces Overall Excellence Award Winners". www.broadwayworld.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  8. ^ Mehlinger, Samantha. "Musical Dinosaurs Mutate in Pailet's Triassic Parq". www.lastagetimes.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  9. ^ Hetrick, Adam. "The Scottsboro Boys, Parade, The Nether Win LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards". www.playbill.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  10. ^ Ng, David. "Ovation Awards 2013: Center Theatre Group, La Mirada win big". www.latimes.com. Retrieved 12 August 2014.
  11. ^ "Triassic Parq [Cast Recording]". iTunes. Retrieved 12 August 2014.

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