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E05: Donna Feore talks Something Rotten! with Scott Wentworth | Director's Notes
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Join director and choreographer Donna Feore as she catches up with long-time friend and past castmate Scott Wentworth to discuss Something Rotten! Listen as Feore shares the parallels between Shakespeare and musicals. Whether the actor is singing a song or delivering a soliloquy, the result is the same: “communicating a story” to the audience.
Is this the production that could unite Shakespeare and musical lovers? You bet your Bottom! Feore discusses how this hilarious musical truly has something for everyone. There are even dancing eggs!
Something Rotten!
Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O'farrell
Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick
Conceived By Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick
Directed by Donna Feore
Choreographed by Donna Feore
Music Director - Laura Burton
Set and Costume Designer - Michael Gianfrancesco
Lighting Designer - Bonnie Beecher
Sound Designer - Haley Parcher
Fight Director and Intimacy Director - Anita Nittoly
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