New Jersey Playwrights Contest
WHERE: Hunziker Black Box Theatre, William Paterson University, 300 Pompton Ave., Wayne
Micro Shrimp
Music, Book & Lyrics by Marcus Yi
WHEN: March 31* and April 1, 7:00 PM; April 8-11** 7:00 PM; April 12***, 3:00 PM; April 15-18, 7:00 PM
*Preview
**April 10 - Author Reception follows the performance
***Meet-the-Author Session immediately following the matinee
This musical comedy is a microcosm of the loves, beliefs and hardships of everyday life in the saltwater tank. As Marty, the new owner of the micro shrimp kit, follows the steps outlined in the instructions, we see the micro shrimp society come to life. A society that is complete with beliefs that shrimp are meant for a greater good; the other side, from which no shrimp returns; and an unknown deity - a moving light source and a net. They also have sibling rivalry; gangs of no-goodniks and lovers who vow to spend their entire lives together. The system is challenged when one shrimp returns from the "other side" to reveal their true fate: they are but fish food, and the revolt begins. This is their struggle; this is their story! A fun, silly outrageous new musical with tunes that will swim around in your head long after you leave the theatre.
New Jersey Playwrights Contest: Staged Readings of the Three Finalists
Musical Series
WHEN: April 19, 12:00 PM* 3:00 PM,* 6:00 PM
ADMISSION: Free
Get your toes tapping and fingers snapping as you enjoy staged readings of three NEW musicals from up-and-coming composers, lyricists and book writers. The three finalists from the NJPC Musical Series will each get one chance to wow the audience—come to one or all three (they're FREE!). Stay after the performances to meet the author(s) and provide valuable feedback to the judges. The winning musical will receive a full production in April 2016.
