http://www.goldstar.com/events/new-york-city-ny/fringe-nyc-encore-series-muffin-man.html
Some really nice reviews by people who belong to this website.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Congratulations!
How much fun!
We finished Muffin Man's run at The Actors' Playhouse today, and it was a really funny performance. I'm so proud that we came this far. To be a part of the Encore Series is a huge honor.
Muffin Man is an adorable show. It's fun to watch the main character Lyla struggle to find the courage to finally speak from her heart, and it's heartening to watch human interaction at its most positive. We all have a "Muffin Man," (That one exulted person who we have loved for years) and it's exciting to watch someone finally confront hers. High School is a tumultuous time for everyone. Every decision (from the type of drink you should buy to the way you should talk to the boy or girl you like) is incredibly important. It's funny watching Lyla angst over what seems mundane to the rest of us. We've all been there, although some of us have forgotten what it's like. She has drifted apart from her Muffin Man because "he's a year older." It's so ridiculous, but that's how one thinks at that age. I'm not too far away from it myself, so I still know what it's like.
My goal is to make people happy. I believe strongly in the value of the silly. In this world filled with so much sadness, the challenge for me is finding the humor in life and bringing it to the stage. I love high energy, musically rich musicals with the kind of music that people sing and whistle when they are happy. I want to spend my life writing music that makes people smile, not just because they are laughing at a joke, but because they are genuinely happy for the characters I have created. This is my challenge: to create characters close enough to reality that the audience can watch the show and leave knowing that they too can be as happy. It’s not “escapism” because happiness is reality, and even if it may not the reality at the moment, happiness is always a possibility. Sometimes people need to be reminded of this, and Muffin Man seems to do the trick. As the character Sadie says in Muffin Man, "Seize the day! Diem Carpe!"
We finished Muffin Man's run at The Actors' Playhouse today, and it was a really funny performance. I'm so proud that we came this far. To be a part of the Encore Series is a huge honor.
Muffin Man is an adorable show. It's fun to watch the main character Lyla struggle to find the courage to finally speak from her heart, and it's heartening to watch human interaction at its most positive. We all have a "Muffin Man," (That one exulted person who we have loved for years) and it's exciting to watch someone finally confront hers. High School is a tumultuous time for everyone. Every decision (from the type of drink you should buy to the way you should talk to the boy or girl you like) is incredibly important. It's funny watching Lyla angst over what seems mundane to the rest of us. We've all been there, although some of us have forgotten what it's like. She has drifted apart from her Muffin Man because "he's a year older." It's so ridiculous, but that's how one thinks at that age. I'm not too far away from it myself, so I still know what it's like.
My goal is to make people happy. I believe strongly in the value of the silly. In this world filled with so much sadness, the challenge for me is finding the humor in life and bringing it to the stage. I love high energy, musically rich musicals with the kind of music that people sing and whistle when they are happy. I want to spend my life writing music that makes people smile, not just because they are laughing at a joke, but because they are genuinely happy for the characters I have created. This is my challenge: to create characters close enough to reality that the audience can watch the show and leave knowing that they too can be as happy. It’s not “escapism” because happiness is reality, and even if it may not the reality at the moment, happiness is always a possibility. Sometimes people need to be reminded of this, and Muffin Man seems to do the trick. As the character Sadie says in Muffin Man, "Seize the day! Diem Carpe!"
Thursday, September 17, 2009
American Theatre Wing Newsletter!
Check this out! My friends at the American Theatre Wing are the best!
http://americantheatrewing.org/newsletter/detail/fringe_festival_09_09
Awesome!
http://americantheatrewing.org/newsletter/detail/fringe_festival_09_09
Awesome!
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Sunday at 10:30 Reviewed on Local TV!
Muffin Man will be reviewed on HI! DRAMA tomorrow, Sept. 6th on Sunday morning from 10:30-11:00 AM on TIme Warner Ch.67 or RCN Ch.85 or http://www.mnn.org
Muffin Man reviewed by Eva and Alfie Heinemann
Cool huh? Check it out!
Muffin Man reviewed by Eva and Alfie Heinemann
Cool huh? Check it out!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Exciting news!
After a successful and adorable run at the New York International Fringe Festival, Muffin Man was asked to be a part of the FringeNYC Encore Series. If you weren't able to come to the last five shows, you now have four more opportunities in September!
Yippee!
When:
Wednesday, September 16 - 7 pm
Wednesday, September 23 - 7 pm
Saturday, September 26 - 6 pm
Sunday September 27 - 3 pm
Where:
The Actors Playhouse
100 Seventh Avenue
(The West Village)
You can buy tickets and check out information here:
http://fringenyc-encoreseries.com/
Thank you for all of your support! Only 12-20 shows get chosen out of the 201 in Fringe this year to be in the Encore Series. I'm really excited.
After a successful and adorable run at the New York International Fringe Festival, Muffin Man was asked to be a part of the FringeNYC Encore Series. If you weren't able to come to the last five shows, you now have four more opportunities in September!
Yippee!
When:
Wednesday, September 16 - 7 pm
Wednesday, September 23 - 7 pm
Saturday, September 26 - 6 pm
Sunday September 27 - 3 pm
Where:
The Actors Playhouse
100 Seventh Avenue
(The West Village)
You can buy tickets and check out information here:
http://fringenyc-encoreseries.com/
Thank you for all of your support! Only 12-20 shows get chosen out of the 201 in Fringe this year to be in the Encore Series. I'm really excited.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Two more great reviews!
We had a wonderful last show on Thursday. The cast was hilarious and the music sounded beautiful.
We sold out again and there were quite a few people who stuck around for the talk back. I had a great time.
Check out some more reviews!
This first one is by a high school student who attended the show on Thursday. Considering I'm writing for her demographic, I'm thrilled to see I've hit a chord with her:
http://pxpplog.blogspot.com/2009/08/muffin-man.html
The second was a really nice review by my second cousin Tedda Howard who drove up from Aiken, South Carolina to see my show:
http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0828Muffin---Go-Front-Bottom
I'm hoping to hear some news soon to see if we might be able to have a couple more shows!
We sold out again and there were quite a few people who stuck around for the talk back. I had a great time.
Check out some more reviews!
This first one is by a high school student who attended the show on Thursday. Considering I'm writing for her demographic, I'm thrilled to see I've hit a chord with her:
http://pxpplog.blogspot.com/2009/08/muffin-man.html
The second was a really nice review by my second cousin Tedda Howard who drove up from Aiken, South Carolina to see my show:
http://www.aikenstandard.com/Local/0828Muffin---Go-Front-Bottom
I'm hoping to hear some news soon to see if we might be able to have a couple more shows!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Saturday, August 22, 2009
SOLD OUT!
Wow! Last night was really fun. Would you believe we sold out? There were people who got turned away! (I hope they come back for the next show)
The cast was so funny. I'm really excited!
The cast was so funny. I'm really excited!
Friday, August 21, 2009
Muffin Man Opening Night!
Wow! I'm so excited for tonight. The last couple of rehearsals have been hilarious.
Thank you to the cast and crew for all of your work.
Yahoo!
Thank you to the cast and crew for all of your work.
Yahoo!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Thanks Jillian Severin for the fundraiser!
Much thanks to Jillian Severin for organizing the fundraiser last night to help out Muffin Man.
You are the sweetest, and it means the world.
Camille
Saturday, August 15, 2009
We're a show to watch!
http://www.downtownexpress.com/de_329/fringenyc.html
Looks like Muffin Man piques the interest of Downtown Express.
Wowie!
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Pianist
We would love to welcome Markus Hauck to our show!
His mad piano skills are going to make these songs soar!
Markus Hauck recently returned from the second national tour of Irving Berlin's "I Love A Piano." Originally trained as a classical pianist in Germany, he studied jazz on a scholarship at Berklee College of Music and earned a Master's Degree at the Boston Conservatory. He has also lived in France and Spain, figured out the meaning of life, played keyboards in a rock group while dressed in a neon pink jumpsuit, co-founded an opera company, and published two CDs featuring his own compositions for solo piano. www.markushauck.com
His mad piano skills are going to make these songs soar!
Markus Hauck recently returned from the second national tour of Irving Berlin's "I Love A Piano." Originally trained as a classical pianist in Germany, he studied jazz on a scholarship at Berklee College of Music and earned a Master's Degree at the Boston Conservatory. He has also lived in France and Spain, figured out the meaning of life, played keyboards in a rock group while dressed in a neon pink jumpsuit, co-founded an opera company, and published two CDs featuring his own compositions for solo piano. www.markushauck.com
Friday, July 24, 2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Check out our listings
http://www.stagebuddy.com/listingdetail.php?lid=2509
http://www.offoffonline.com/listings.php?id=9716
Send these to all you know!
Camille
http://www.offoffonline.com/listings.php?id=9716
Send these to all you know!
Camille
Synopsis
A whimsical musical about a barista in love with the Muffin Man. Goofy customers, over-enthusiastic parents and best friends are all in a days work for Lyla. Can she tell the Muffin Man how she feels? A part of The New York International Fringe Festival, Muffin Man will leave a smile on your face.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Monday, July 6, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Welcome Scott Sinclair!
I am happy to announce that Scott Sinclair is going to be our ACR for Muffin Man!!!
He's a life saver!
Camille
He's a life saver!
Camille
Monday, June 29, 2009
We got dates and times for the show!
I think we got some good times, no late, late shows and one matinee. Pretty exciting huh?
Camille
The Lafayette Street Theatre
45 Bleecker Street (at Lafayette)
SUBWAY: 6 to Bleecker
B, D, F, V to Broadway/Lafayette
N, R to Prince St
Muffin Man
FRI 8/21 @ 7:15
SAT 8/22 @ NOON
MON 8/24 @ 8:00
WED 8/26 @ 5:00
THUR 8/27 @ 4:15 TALKBACK 5:15-6
I think we got some good times, no late, late shows and one matinee. Pretty exciting huh?
Camille
The Lafayette Street Theatre
45 Bleecker Street (at Lafayette)
SUBWAY: 6 to Bleecker
B, D, F, V to Broadway/Lafayette
N, R to Prince St
Muffin Man
FRI 8/21 @ 7:15
SAT 8/22 @ NOON
MON 8/24 @ 8:00
WED 8/26 @ 5:00
THUR 8/27 @ 4:15 TALKBACK 5:15-6
Friday, June 26, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Contact Information
If you are interested in contacting Camille, please write to:
camillevic@gmail.com
I welcome your comments and questions!
camillevic@gmail.com
I welcome your comments and questions!
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009
FringeNYC
Muffin Man is going to be a part of FringeNYC 2009! We are very excited and will check back in with updates!
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