L J Fecho, Entourage Entertainment, in association with Genesius Theatre and Sweet Street Desserts, presents a staged reading of the musical, Genesius, January 10 at 8PM and January 12 at 2PM.
Genesius tells the story of one woman's passion for love, for theatre, and for the opportunity to be onstage.
This new musical touches on the universal themes of reaching out and giving back while pursuing one's own dreams.
In 1971, Jane Simmon Miller co-founded Genesius Theatre in Reading, PA. She dreamed of a theatre group where young amateurs could participate, learn, and grow while putting on a show.
Genesius is her story.
The book is by L J Fecho, with music and lyrics by Michael OFlaherty. Fecho directs and produces, with musical direction by Christopher Sperat & Kevin Cooper with musical assistance by Andrew Cusano and Ann Cusano and staged managed by Julia Elberfeld.
The reading features Cathy Miller as Jane Simmon Miller, David Popovsky as David, Michael OFlaherty as Grant Cole and Anita Lewis as Fred. With a 12-member cast of Genesius Kids, Genesius will also be supported by an eight-piece orchestra.
"Genesius" originally debuted at Genesius Theatre in 2008 with Cathy Miller playing Jane, then a staged reading at Goodspeeds Festival of New Artists in East Haddam, CT, then a full production at Civic Theatre of Allentown and an Equity-approved Showcase in New York.
Tickets are $10 and are available at www.genesiustheatre.org.
Genesius Theatre is located at 153 N 10th St, Reading, PA 19601.