Chicken Tinders: A Musical Fable – Mini Review – Copious Love Productions and Gaisma Theatre Group

Happy opening weekend to the world premiere of Scott Zenreich & John Gregor’s Chicken Tinders – A Musical Fable from Copious Love Productions & Gaisma Theatre Group at Taproot Theatre. Cartoonish, absurd, cacophonous romp serving up as many “fowl” puns as Shucked does corn. Starring Noah Fletcher as Chicken 33671 guy. Janet Krupin stole the show as the fox. Unforgettable education on the “cloacal kiss.” Closes 5/31. 💋🍑🥚🐔🎭

Tickets: https://copiouslove.org/chickentinders

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Chicken Tinders

A Musical Fable

A Co-Production from Copious Love Productions and Gaisma Theatre Group

This production is sponsored by 4Culture, the Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, and Tri-M Foundation

A musical fable inspired by The Nun’s Priest’s Tale by Geoffrey Chaucer

Cast

Chicken: Noah Fletcher
Fox: Janet Krupin*
Rose: Ania Briggs
Buddy: Jeremy Steckler
Gigi Giblets: Rebecca Cort
Bernard La Plume: Nathan A. Smith
James: Justin Tran
Alec / Elon / Ensemble: Gabe Zuniga
Lyla / Meredith / Ensemble: Cheyenne Barton

*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States

Band

Keyboard 1: Justin Tran
Keyboard 2: Dr. William Bryant
Percussion: Chris Monroe
Keyboard 2 on 5/21: Paul Stovall
Keyboard 2 on 5/24 mat, 5/28 and 5/31: Will Sanders

Creative

Book and Lyrics: Scott Zenreich
Music and Lyrics: John Gregor
Director: Jenny Cross
Music Director: Justin Tran
Production Manager & Dramaturg: Adair Rice
Stage Manager: Kathryn Louise
Assistant Stage Manager: Erin Owens
Choreographer: Jeremy Dumont-Eton
Orchestrator: Greg Paladino
House Manager: Angel Berry
Design Associate: A. Stephenson
Scenic Designer: Bella Rivera
Technical Director: Cailin Short
Scenic Associate: Miru De Peralta
Costume Designer: Kilah Williams
Sound Designer: Amber Granger
Lighting Designer: David Baldwin
Lighting Associate: Montse Garza
Photographer/Videographer: Meilee Riddle
Puppet Designer: Annett Mateo
Props Designer: Kendall Yoder
Sound Board Operator: Wain Parham

Bethany Sees the Stars – Play – Copious Love Productions

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Happy closing last weekend to Bethany Sees the Stars world premiere play by Emily Golden with Copious Love Productions at West of Lenin theatre. The beginning reminded me of Dacha Theatre’s quirkiness and imagination. Unexpected twist at the end. #greekMythology

Synopsis from the Theatre: 15-year-old Bethany spends her days in an eternal funk. But when a letter arrives inviting her to be a crew member on the first manned mission to Mars, she has an opportunity to leave it all behind. With her journey fast approaching, Bethany must turn to the all-knowing constellations for the answer to an impossible choice. Funny and tender, this world premiere play is a cosmic meditation on hope, loss, and the ability of relationships to hurt us or heal us in our most vulnerable seasons of life.

Attended Performance Date: 9/2/23

Type: Play

World Premiere: Yes

Several or Few Scenes: Several

Several or Few Settings/Locations: Several

Prior Exposure/Knowledge Required: Knowledge of some Greek mythology is preferred

Defined Plot/Storyline: Yes-ish but the story wasn’t very extensive

Equity Actors: 0

Total Number of Actors: 5

Perceived Pace of the Show: Slow to medium

Length (Including Any Intermission): 2 hours

Intermission Included: Yes

Was This the First Time I Attended a Production of this Show: Yes

Would I See It Again 3 Years from Now: No

Recommendation: See it if you like shows about teenage angst, grief, and depression.

Other Rave(s) Not Mentioned in Elevator Thoughts

Human Cellular Chimerism Scene: Leanne’s (played by Olivia Lee) explanation of human chimerism from pregnancy was fascinating.
Lauren Megan McCarthy: Lauren switched between her two distinct characters (Fey and Andromeda) seamlessly.

Other Musing(s) and Observation(s)

Manic Pixie Dream Boy: The Atlas character (played by Lola Rei Fukushima) was a little reminiscent of a manic pixie dream boy contrasting with the sullen Bethany character (played by Jade Guillory-Kaub).

Theatre Company: Copious Love Productions

Venue: West of Lenin

Venue Physical Address: 203 N 36th St #204, Seattle, WA 98103

Price: Cheap

Dates: August 24 to September 9, 2023

Seating: General Admission Seating

Parking: There’s paid lot parking or free street parking. I can usually find street parking behind the theatre closer to the water.

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Other Video +/- Pictures: See pictures in video and under video by Brett Love.

Cast and Production Team: See after pictures and video below

@showsiveseen Happy closing last weekend to "Bethany Sees the #Stars" #worldPremiere #play by Emily Golden w/ Copious Love at West of Lenin. Directed by Kathryn Stewart. Starring Jade Guillory-Kaub. The beginning reminded me of Dacha Theatre's quirkiness & imagination. Unexpected twist at the end. Review: showsiveseen.com/6442 Photos: Brett Love. #greekMythology #theatre #showsiveseen #mythology ♬ Paradise – Aiden Myers

Role	Name
Bethany	Jade Guillory-Kaub
Fay / Andromeda	Lauren Megan McCarthy
Atlas	Lola Rei Fukushima
Father / Perseus	Daniel Christensen
Cassiopeia / Leanne	Olivia Lee
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Director	Kathryn Stewart
Playwright	Emily Golden
Stage Manager, Tech, & Run	Nik Nolen
Props Designer / Assistant Stage Manager	Christy Fox
Lighting Designer	Adem Hayyu
Sound Designer	Alison Kozar
Costume Designer	Fantasia Rose
Scenic Designer	Jordan Gerow
Production Manager / Rehearsal Stage Manager	Megan Merydith
Painter / Master Carpenter	Garrett Dill
Company Liason	Tony Simmons

Preview Post – Bethany Sees the Stars – Play – Copious Love Productions

Elevator Thoughts (aka Tweet): Bethany Sees the Stars by Copious Love productions at West of Lenin. Closes next weekend. Stay tuned for my full review/video!

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