| THEATER Q ASBURY presents ZANNA DON'T – THE REBOOT! A MUSICAL REVISAL | |
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| ZANNA DON'T! GETS A REBOOT! THEATER Q ASBURY presents ZANNA DON'T – THE REBOOT! A MUSICAL REVISAL BOOK, MUSIC, LYRICS BY TIM ACITO ADDITIONAL BOOK AND LYRICS BY ALEXANDER DINELARIS THE INAUGURAL PRODUCTION OF ITS 2024/25 SEASON AT HOUSE OF INDEPENDENTS – ASBURY PARK, NJ 4 PERFORMANCES ONLY! OCTOBER 11 -13, 2024 Theater Q Asbury, (John Pantozzi, Artistic Director,) New Jersey's new LGBTQ+ focused theater company, will open its first season with Zanna Don't – The Reboot! running from October 11th to 13th at the House of Independents in Asbury Park. This fresh take on the 2003 Off-Broadway musical is directed by its original creator, Tim Acito, and promises to bring audiences a joyous, funny, thought-provoking celebration which manages to be timely and vintage at the same time. Tickets are available through etix or at www.theaterq.org. Zanna Don't – The Reboot! turns the conventional American high school narrative upside down, imagining a world where being LGBTQ+ is the norm. At Heartsville High, patriotism comes in rainbow colors, and love stories are celebrated in every form. However, when two students discover they don't conform to societal expectations, it throws their community into chaos. Enter Zanna—a magical, gender-nonconforming superhero-in-training—tasked with balancing patriotism, inclusivity, and love in a small Midwestern town. The cast of Zanna Don't – The Reboot! is Jeremy Alden (Steve,) Arielle "Faye" Beane (Kate,) Jalen Ford (Mike,) Eric May Liu (Arvin,) Jackson Kanawha Perry (Zanna,) Harrison Sakai (Tank,) Lydia Schmidt (Candi,) Celia Tedde (Roberta.) The creative team includes Costume Designer Noa Smidt, Lighting Designer Erin O'Brien, Production Stage Manager Julia Norton, Assistant Director Susan Murphy, Sound Designer Mike Russo, Assistant Lighting Designer Joe Esposito, Graphic Designer Sandy Van Damme Theater Q Asbury's inaugural season reflects its mission of LGBTQ+ visibility, inclusion, and empowerment. Following Zanna Don't – The Reboot! In March is ...what the end will be by Mansa Ra, an emotionally resonant intergenerational comedy that delves into the lives of three generations of Black gay men living under one roof. In April, David Saffert and Jillian Snow bring their acclaimed Liberace and Liza Minnelli tribute, After-Hourz, to the stage, offering a "truly terrific" night of show-stopping glamour, timeless entertainment and candelabras. The season concludes in June with TL; DR: Thelma Louise: Dyke Remix, a fun, fast-paced comic musical about queer iconography where strong female characters don't "always gotta die.", written by EllaRose Chary and Brandon James Gwinn. For Artistic Director John Pantozzi, Zanna Don't – The Reboot! is more than just an entertaining romp through gay America—the production itself is a statement of resistance against a climate that seeks to silence LGBTQ+ voices. "I believe it is more crucial than ever to celebrate and amplify the rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ experiences," Pantozzi said. "Theater has always been a powerful tool for change and acceptance, we want to use this new stage to tell our stories authentically." Quoting Janet Mock, the influential trans writer and producer of Pose, he added: "If we don't tell our own stories, others will tell them for us, and they will get them wrong." The company is also working on funding for an oral history project that will document the stories of Asbury Park's LGBTQ+ residents—those who have played an integral role in the city's cultural rebirth. With plans to engage playwrights to transform these interviews into new theatrical works, Theater Q aims to preserve and honor the city's queer legacy. "LGBTQ+ history is Asbury Park's history," Pantozzi emphasized. "It was thrilling to hear Bruce Springsteen express those same sentiments from the "Sea, Hear, Now" stage during his recent historic concert on the beach. We want to showcase the struggles, the joys, the spirit, of those who helped transform this city into the vibrant, inclusive community it is today." Through its programming, Theater Q hopes to become a hub for queer storytelling, shining a light on voices that are often overlooked or marginalized. As the city's arts scene continues to grow, Theater Q Asbury hopes it can add another jewel to the city's cultural crown. Theater Q Asbury offers memberships which provide discounts. Unlike subscribers, members get to choose what they want to see when they want to see it. Theater Q Asbury members and benefactors play an important part in helping create exciting LGBTQ+ theater while enjoying exclusive discounts, perks and inside scoop. Theater Q Asbury is a 501 c 3 non-profit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law For additional information, please visit www.theaterq.org |
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