Casting Announced for Free Reading of Shameland Musical

By Andrew Gans
December 10, 2005

A free reading of the new musical Trouble in Shameland will be presented Dec. 13 at the York Theatre Company.

Part of the York's Developmental Reading Series, the 7:30 PM production will be directed by Stephen Nachamie with musical direction by Jason Loffredo. The cast of Bryan Putnam's musical will include Mandy Bruno, Ric Ryder, Melanie Kann, Edward Juvier, Sarah Kinlaw, Eric A. Martin, Scott McGowan, Eddie Pendergraft, Marissa Rosen, Bronwyn Stayoch, Taylor Wilson and Andrew Zutty.

Trouble in Shameland features book, music and lyrics by Putnam. The musical, according to press notes, is described as "one man's tragic story; a mother's triumphant return to living, and a young boy's never-ending search for his lost platypus."

Although the reading is free, reservations are required by e-mailing Jlandsman@yorktheatre.org or by calling (212) 935-5824, ext. 24. Please include name, phone number, the name of the show and how many tickets requested.

The York Theatre Company is located at 619 Lexington Avenue at the corner of 54th Street. For more information, go to www.yorktheatre.org.