‘Ordinary Days’ musical TO BE PERFORMED JULY 16 and 17
(7/12/21)
WEST WINDSOR, N.J. -- Kelsey Theatre’s Kelsey Forward Initiative is presenting “Ordinary Days” July 9-10 and July 16-17 at Mercer County Community College (MCCC). All shows start at 7 p.m. Due to the possibility of extreme warm temperatures, “Ordinary Days” will be performed indoors at Kelsey Theatre, 1200 Old Trenton Road.
“Ordinary Days” is a sung-through musical, in which the entire story is told through songs. Music and lyrics are by American composer Adam Gwon. Premiered at Pennsylvania Centre Stage in Summer 2008, the show follows the lives of four New Yorkers: Claire, Jason, Warren, and Deb. In 21 dynamic and memorable songs, the four explore how their ordinary lives connect in the most amazing ways as they search for meaning and fulfillment. Equal parts funny and poignant, their stories are distinct, yet intertwined, underscoring the connectedness that brings a richer meaning to life. Originally set several years after 9/11, the themes of connection and resilience are still incredibly relevant in 2021.
Ordinary Days has been double cast due to COVID precautions. Performing July 9 and 10 are Jazmynn Perez of Metuchen as Claire, Shane Tapley of Bordentown as Jason, Jackson Jules of Trenton as Warren, and Karaline Rosen of Robbinsville as Deb. Performing July 16 and 17 are Stephanie Garcia of Chesterfield as Claire, Nathan Olmeda of Hamilton as Jason, François Suhr of East Windsor as Warren, and Zoe Necowitz of Yardley, Pa., as Deb.
Rehearsals have taken place outside of Kelsey Theatre with proper CDC guidelines.
The show is produced by Kelsey Forward Initiative with producer Beverly Kuo-Hamilton. The production team also includes Laurie Gougher as director, musical director and pianist; Fabiola Bien-Aime' as stage manager; and Mike Gilch as musical accompanist. Sound design is by Evan Paine; lighting design is by Judi Parrish; set and stage design is by Haley Schmalbach and Thomas Coppolecchia; and costumes are by Sally Page Sohor.
Tickets are $10 general admission, with socially distanced seating and in accordance with CDC and state guidelines. Masks will be required for all audience members.
Free parking is available next to the theater. Tickets may be purchased at www.kelseytheatre.org or by calling the Kelsey Theatre Box Office at (609) 570-3333. Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible and provides assisted listening devices upon request.