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The Trial of
Bastiano di Bologna
Book, Music, & Lyrics | Aaron Jensen
CAST
Bastiano di Bologna | Max Crumm
Tribunale | Andrew Fox, Kenney M. Green, Ryan Knowles,
Michael McAssey, Christopher Michaels, Jay Paranada
Cancellieri | Michael Perrie, Jr.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director/Casting/Editing | Christopher Michaels
Music Supervisor/Music Director/Host | Jonathon Lynch
Orchestrator/Sound Design/Tracking/Editing | Andrew Fox
Assistant Audio Engineer | Evan Feist
Mixing & Mastering | Jay Rosen
Executive Producers | Christopher Michaels & Jeremy Terry
General Manager | Jeremy Terry
RELEASE DATE
Monday, March 1st, 2021
SYNOPSIS
It's the 8th Century in the courts of the Vatican Judiciary. Faithful attendant to the Pope, Bastiano di Bologna, has been summoned to stand trial on several counts, including the attempted murder of His Holiness! Bastiano admits to having sneaked into the holy bed chambers, but insists that his objective was not to commit a crime! Bastiano woefully recounts how earlier that day, he witnessed something so shocking - so devastatingly unsettling - he had no choice but to verify his nightmarish vision, whatever the cost!
MUSICAL NUMBERS
"Omnes Nos Manifestari Oportet Ante Tribunal Christi" | Tribunale
"Charges" | Tribunale
"Bastiano's Confession (Underscore)" | Bastiano, Orchestra
"His Holiness Prefers to Work in the Bathtub" | Bastiano
"Unimaginable!" | Bastiano, Tribunale
"The Horrors!" | Bastiano, Tribunale
"What's He Hiding Under There?" | Bastiano
"The Interloper (Underscore)" | Orchestra
"And I Screamed!" | Bastiano
"Your Fate Is Sealed" | Tribunale
"Venite Probare Non Est Minima Papam" | Tribunale
"The Revelation (Underscore)" | Orchestra
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WRITER PHOTOS & BIOS
Aaron Jensen is a Toronto-based composer. His creative works have been performed by celebrated choirs, international symphony orchestras, and GRAMMY award-winning artists including Mariah Carey, Randy Brecker, and Evelyn Glennie. Aaron acted as musical director, bandleader, and composer for SCHITT'S CREEK for the final four seasons. His musical services have been engaged by the likes of Andrea Bocelli, Bob Ezrin, and Barack & Michelle Obama. Aaron currently has three new musicals in development.
CAST & MUSICIAN PHOTOS & BIOS
Broadway: DISASTER! (Scott), GREASE (Danny). Off-Broadway: EMOJILAND, THE EVOLUTION OF MANN, HOT MESS, THE FANTASTICKS, DISASTER! , BROOKLYN CRUSH {formerly: F#%KING UP EVERYTHING}. Festival/Regional: MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY VS. THE DEVIL (Woody Harrelson; NYMF 2017), JERSEY SHORESICAL (The Situation; NY Fringe Festival). BEATSVILLE (Walter Paisley; Asolo Rep.), LEGENDALE (Andy; Human Race Theatre). Film/TV: EMERGENCE, RAY DONOVAN, EASY A, KILLING DIAZ & ECHOBOOM. @MaxCrumm
Andrew has a number of acting credits (including this episode!).
Fresno, CA native based in NYC. Producing Artistic Director of The Depot Theatre in the Adirondacks since 2018, bringing gender and racial diversity into modern theatre. As an actor and musician, he has performed in numerous national and international tours, regional theatres, festivals, and concerts. He is an accomplished director and choreographer of many regional productions throughout the United States and is a proud member of SDC, SAG/AFTRA, and AEA. @kenneygreen | www.kenneygreen.com
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Bway: THE LIGHTNING THIEF (Chiron & Others; NYT Best of Theatre 2019). Tours: THE LIGHTNING THIEF, WE WILL ROCK YOU (Buddy), HOW THE GRINCH STOLE XMAS (Grampa Who), TODRICK HALL’S OZ THE MUSICAL (Wicked Witch of the Westside). Off-Bway: NEWSICAL, CALIGULA MAXIMUS (Caligula), FOOLS IN LOVE (Nick Bottom). Regional: DISNEY’S HUNCHBACK (Frollo), DISNEY’S ALADDIN (Genie), LITTLE SHOP (Dentist). TV: ME:TV (Host; Nickelodeon). Film: CAMP HELL (The Devil). Proud member Actor’s Equity. @ImRyanKnowles
Broadway debut: LATE NITE COMIC. National Tours/Regional: THE PRODUCERS (Max), HAIRSPRAY (Edna), Sondheim’s PUTTING IT TOGETHER (Man 1), THE FANTASTICKS (Hucklebee), THE RITZ (Proclo), THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER (Banjo), SHEAR MADNESS (Tony). Musical Director/Conductor for National Tours of AVENUE Q, TITANIC and PRISCILLA. MAC Award winning host of PIANO BAR LIVE and OPEN MAC (live streaming shows). Vocal Coach at PACE UNIVERSITY. Proud member of AEA and SAG/AFTRA. www.michaelmcassey.com
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NYC: THE CHRISTIANS (Ensemble), Casper the Not-So- Friendly Ghost (Casper), THE WRONG BOX (Porter), THE NOSE (Cheif Crookakoff); Regional: BEAUTY & THE BEAST (LeFou), MY FAIR LADY (Karpathy/Quartet), LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS (Seymour), Thrill Me: The Leopold & Loeb Story (Nathan Leopold), The Boys In The Band (Emory), Damn Yankees (Rocky), H2$ (Gatch, Bud Frump U/S), BARE: A POP OPERA (Alan), SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD, and CLOSER THAN EVER. @itscmikes | christophermichaels.nyc
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Jay holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from Pacific Lutheran University and is a conservatory graduate of AMDA NYC. Credits: ALADDIN (Iago; Disney Theatricals), INTO THE WOODS (Baker), A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (Bottom; Red Arts Center), MISS SAIGON (Engineer), and currently developing REMARKABLE JOURNEY TO TIANGUO (Feng, Somerled Charitable Foundation). Commercials: PANDORA, ORAJEL with his 3 year old kid. Proud member of Actors’ Equity Association. www.jayparanada.com | @jayparanada
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Actor, Playwright, and Composer originally from Baltimore, MD. National Tour: MILLION DOLLAR QUARTET, BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY. NY/Regional: MATILDA and BUDDY (John W Engeman Theatre), THE FULL MONTY, BUDDY (Maples Rep), MDQ (Laguna Playhouse; Broadway By The Bay), BUDDY, THE MUSIC MAN, BEAUTY & THE BEAST, THE PRODUCERS (TBTS), ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS (Heritage Theatre). For theatrical and commercial inquiries contact THE ROSTER AGENCY at 212.725.8459. www.michaelperriejr.com | @mikeperriejr
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Founder/Artistic Director of IndieWorks Theatre Co. Select directing credits: CASPER, THE NOT-SO-FRIENDLY GHOST, SONGS FROM A HAT, EMPTY FRAMES, THE GIANT HOAX, THE COMMUTERS... (nom: Best Musical; Winner: Best Director, Strawberry Theatre Fest), CLOSER THAN EVER, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN, VANITIES, OKLAHOMA!, INTO THE WOODS, TWO BOYS IN A BED ON A COLD WINTER'S NIGHT, SAXE AND THE CITY. Film: VALLEY HIGH (based on the song by Drew Gasparini).
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Credits include music director and dance arranger for The City Club (Minetta Lane), assistant music director and copyist for FINDING NEVERLAND (NYC workshop), faculty music director at AMDA, and music director for several Chicago venues. He wrote words and music for THE BAROQUE CYCLE (Bruno Walter Auditorium) and THE TURING TEST (Gallery Players), and music for NEWB (webseries score), and ¡CANTA! (album). Jonathon is a Northwestern University and BMI workshop alum. jonathonlynchmusic.com.
Go to linkAndrew's theatrical and concert orchestrations include STARKID: HOMECOMING (featuring Darren Criss), Matthew Hardy’s VIRTUOSO (premiering in Poznan Fall 2020), Justin Roberts' HANSEL AND GRETEL, Starkid's TWISTED: THE UNTOLD STORY OF A ROYAL VIZIER, and FOREVERMAN (Winner 2012 NYMF Awards for Excellence, Outstanding Orchestration). Andrew has co-produced multiple cast recordings, including TWISTED and HANSEL AND GRETEL. www.AndrewFoxMusic.com
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Audio engineer and music maker who plays piano, guitar, pedal steel guitar, and other instruments. He honed his craft as an engineer at Ithaca College and as a freelance engineer around Philadelphia, then added work as a musician for theater and other media in New York, Philadelphia, and more. He can be heard on IndieWorks' studio recording of VALLEY HIGH, on record with Rachel Andie and the V Element (Tu Me Manques), Emily Drinker (Run the Race EP, more in 2020-21), and more. jrosen476.com
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Evan ran the audio production company Stacks of Wax, spontaneous songwriting & vocal improv courses (Creative Vocal Lab), was Content Director for the world’s first all-vocal TV channel, FloVoice, coached for NBC’s THE VOICE, and scouted for AMERICA’S GOT TALENT. Evan teaches a cappella, runs sound for a cappella groups, and produces content/digital media strategies for bands/ festivals. Awards: “Best Arrangements/Orchestration”, “Best Musical Direction” for A CAPPELLA: THE MUSICAL (NYMF 2015).
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Jeremy serves as the Managing Director for IndieWorks, whose inaugural mainstage production premiered this past year with THE GIANT HOAX (Theatre Row). Jeremy has also served as a Producer and GM for IndieWorks’ Annual Summer Cabaret Series. Additional producing and management work includes THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING at Minnesota Fringe Festival, the D&D inspired improv show THE CAMPAIGN, and the short film VALLEY HIGH, based on the song by Drew Gasparini.
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