Live Theater Returns to MCCC’s Kelsey Theatre!
‘Ordinary Days’ musical TO BE PERFORMED JULY 16 and 17
(7/12/21)
WEST WINDSOR, N.J. -- Kelsey Theatre’s Kelsey Forward Initiative presents the final two performances of “ Ordinary Days” July 16 and 17 at Mercer County Community College (MCCC)'s Kelsey Theatre. All shows start at 7 p.m. (The show will be performed indoors.) Kelsey Theatre is located at 1200 Old Trenton Road. Free parking is located next to the theater.
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.
“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. Told in 21 dynamic and memorable songs that are equal parts funny and poignant, the four explore how their ordinary lives are intertwined in the most amazing ways as they search for meaning and fulfillment. Originally set several years after 9/11, the themes of connection and resilience remain incredibly relevant in 2021.
"Ordinary Days" has been double cast due to COVID precautions. The cast featured in the July 16 and 17 performances include: 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. (The previous weekend's cast included 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.)
Rehearsals have taken place outside of Kelsey Theatre observing CDC guidelines. The show is produced by Kelsey Forward Initiative with p roducer Beverly Kuo-Hamilton. The production team also includes L aurie 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 .
Free parking is available next to the theater. Tickets may be purchased online or by calling the Kelsey Theatre Box Office at (609) 570-3333 . Kelsey Theatre is wheelchair accessible and provides assisted listening devices upon request.
