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MoM, A Rock Concert Musical <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u00a0at The Barrow Group Theatre<\/strong><\/p>\n

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New York Times<\/a><\/strong> : Ingrid is the interesting one. She begins as a trophy-wife type with a French twist, goes through an entertaining Patsy Stone of \u201cAb Fab\u201d phase and ends up as Janis Joplin<\/a>.<\/strong> There are five heroines in Richard Caliban\u2019s \u201cMoM: A Rock Concert Musical,\u201d<\/a> a somewhat inspired fantasy. It\u2019s about women over 40 who become international rock stars as the band MoM. This show started at the New York International Fringe Festival,<\/a> which exists to be daring. The actresses are real musicians. They play guitars, drums, keyboard, saxophone, harmonica, accordion, flute and more. It\u2019s enjoyable to watch Dana McCoy as the self-destructive Ingrid.\"\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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A Woman’s Heart<\/a><\/p>\n

at Cotuit Center for the Arts<\/p>\n

By Gwenn Friss<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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COTUIT \u2014 Actress and poet Judith Partelow chronicled her life as she lived it. Now she and fellow actress Dana McCoy<\/strong> have knitted those lines of poetry into a memoir intended to share parts of life \u2014 love, heartache, motherhood \u2014 common to many.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The 80-minute one-act \u201cA Woman\u2019s Heart\u201d that opened Thursday benefits from some touching new musical compositions written and sung by McCoy.<\/p>\n

Partelow\u2019s memoir about three Baby Boomers reconnecting and sharing stories of their lives is told in poetry, music and body language \u2014 with little dialogue beyond the poetry.<\/p>\n

The poems\u2019 varied rhythm and meter help to move the story, often matching the action that silently unfolds on stage. \u201cA Woman\u2019s Heart\u201d has three actors \u2014 Partelow, McCoy and Rod Owens \u2014 who, in various short scenes, play the three school friends at different ages plus a score of other characters that come into their lives.<\/p>\n

When the cold and unfaithful husband (played by Owens) of McCoy\u2019s character announces he wants a divorce, the tears on her cheeks are real. New York-based actor McCoy is just as accomplished in happier scenes. Particularly moving is one when her character balances the strain of poverty and a depressed, abusive husband with raising their young daughter. Watching how she pulls off a lightness of being for her child is like seeing a Disney princess cast in a Quentin Tarantino movie.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Owens, a retired English teacher and veteran community-theater actor, is wonderful in the demanding job of playing all the male characters. Particularly impressive is his ability to transform from besotted lover to angry, chain-smoking stroke victim, depending on the scene. His face is so malleable it could be made of wet clay, remade with each new emotion.<\/p>\n

Partelow, a member of Actors\u2019 Equity, has a fair number of roles on her resume. But \u201cA Woman\u2019s Heart\u201d is the one she lived. Watching from 10 feet away in Cotuit Center for the Arts\u2019 Black Box theater, it feels voyeuristic \u2014 like reading her diary over her shoulder.<\/p>\n

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What:<\/strong> \u201cA Woman\u2019s Heart\u201d<\/p>\n

See it or not?<\/b> Yes, the power of the play is that the poetry is generic enough that it could be telling the story of anyone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

Worth the price of admission:<\/b>New York-based actress Dana McCoy gives an accomplished performance, whether she\u2019s playing heartbreak or happier scenes.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Written and Directed by:<\/strong> Judith Partelow and Dana McCoy<\/p>\n

When:<\/strong> <\/strong>7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays through Sept. 29<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> Black Box Theatre at Cotuit Center for the Arts, 4404 Route 28<\/p>\n

Tickets:<\/strong> $20<\/p>\n

Reservations:<\/strong> artsonthecape.org; 508-428-0669<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

In one piece, the refrain mentions how she wants the poem to be generic enough to be the story of anyone\u2019s life. Therein lies the power of \u201cA Woman\u2019s Heart.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cWrinkles, the Musical\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

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L ro R: Karen Santos, Sherrie Scudder, Dana McCoy, Celeste Howe, Deb Stringham<\/p>\n

The hit show \u201cWrinkles, the Musical\u201d is returning for an encore performance at the Cape Cod Theatre Company (CCTC) with two new cast members, a new song, and a tweaked script.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWrinkles\u201d was co-written by Naomi Turner of Chatham and Wilderness Sarchild of Brewster. Ten years ago, when the two friends were turning 60, they set out to interview over 100 women in their 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s; those interviews formed the basis of \u201cWrinkles,\u201d which premiered in May 2017.<\/p>\n

The story takes place in a large, active senior living community in central Florida called \u201cLivingLegends Elder Alternative Project\u201d (LLEAP). Two new residents place an ad in the \u201cLiving Legends Ledger\u201d calling for actors, singers, and dancers\u00a0interested in creating and performing a musical entertainment for the annual meeting of the LLEAP association.<\/p>\n

\u201cWrinkles\u201d original music is provided by<\/strong> Grammy-Award winning composer Jason Howland, Cape composer and musical director Malcolm Granger, local recording artist Sarah Burrill and Grammy Nominated singer\/songwriter Dana McCoy, the second new cast member.<\/strong><\/p>\n

McCoy, who lives in New York, wrote the new musical piece \u201cLucky Day,\u201d \u201cwhich I think the audience will love,\u201d Schuessler says. McCoy is a performer, composer, director, playwright, producer and voice teacher. She composed, produced and performed a solo CD called \u201cTaking Shape\u201d which was selected by Billboard as one of the year\u2019s best albums. And in \u201cWrinkles\u201d she plays the role of Sal, who is a former rock singer.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Last spring \u201cWrinkles\u201d proved to be a huge hit for the CCTC. \u201cWe had to turn a lot of people away,\u201d Schuessler says. \u201cThe energy in the show is really great. Lots of laughs, poignancy. Many came twice last year. It\u2019s a real night out.\u201d<\/p>\n

And by the way, men are enjoying the show, too. One man told Schuessler that \u201cWrinkles\u201d is his favorite show and is \u201cbetter than Broadway.\u201d<\/p>\n

DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWrinkles, the Musical\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

At the Cape Cod Theatre Company, 105 Division St., Harwich<\/strong><\/p>\n

May 24 to June 17, Thursdays at 7 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.; Sundays at 4 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Information and reservations: 508-432-2002, www.capecodtheatrecompany.org, www.wrinklesthemusical.com.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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BroadwayWorld.com<\/a><\/strong>: Five suburban moms, played<\/strong><\/em> expertly<\/strong><\/em> by five multi-talented actresses, under the stellar direction of Richard Caliban.<\/a>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

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Backstage<\/a>:\u00a0<\/strong> As the opening number in Richard Caliban\u2019s \u201cMoM: A Rock Concert Musical\u201d puts it, \u201cLet rock \u2019n\u2019 roll\/Save your sorry-ass soul.\u201d\u00a0 The good will engendered by the breaking-free premise and some enjoyable rock \u2019n\u2019 roll is exhilarating<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s a versatile bunch, with the women singing in a wide variety of genres and playing everything from guitar to sax to flute to accordion.<\/strong> Nancy (Jane Keitel), Ingrid (Dana McCoy)<\/strong>, Catalina (Stefanie Seskin), Melissa (Bekka Lindstr\u00f6m), and Karen (Donna Jean Fogel). Caliban\u2019s score, delving into classic rock, reggae, calypso, and rap, has its moments, notably Catalina\u2019s \u201cCowboy in the Sky\u201d and the a cappella \u201cLife Is Sweet.\u201d Much of the show is about female empowerment.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

McCoy<\/strong>, whose character goes through some Janis Joplin self-abuse. They\u2019re all able musicians, and the energy level approaches that of a big-name group at Madison Square Garden<\/strong>. Ultimately, \u201cMoM\u201d makes one hungry for more.<\/p>\n

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Woman Around Town<\/a><\/strong>– Full Article<\/p>\n

Long Way from Home: MoM\u2014A Rock Concert Musical<\/em><\/h2>\n

Friday, April 27th, 2012
\nby Patricia Norris<\/a><\/strong> on Playing Around<\/a><\/p>\n

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Chuck Berry singing \u00a0Hail, hail, rock and roll, deliver me from the days of old <\/em>in the \u201860s heyday of Rock \u2018n Roll could be the theme song for the MoMs, five women who completely change their lives. They form a band and become rock stars.<\/p>\n

For each of them the band is an escape, whether from boredom, frustration, or perhaps simply the awareness that something is missing from life. It is rebellion, accomplishment, and ultimately both freedom and bondage.<\/p>\n

We are held completely captive by the amazing transformations. Perhaps the most striking<\/strong> are Ingrid<\/strong> and Catalina.<\/p>\n

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Ingrid (Dana McCoy)<\/strong> is the wife of a wealthy and successful man and living the life of the \u201cladies who lunch.\u201d She segues in song from \u201cnothing else to do all day\u201d to Take Me to Funky Town.<\/em> With a legit voice as well as a belt, there is a Janis Joplin quality about her.<\/strong> The disintegration is clearly portrayed<\/strong>. From social drinking, martini in hand, to drugs and beer from the bottle.<\/p>\n

All five more than hold their own as singers and musicians and the brief spoken scenes are effective. It is apparent that they are vocally extremely well trained. Two hours of hard core belting is nothing less than a major feat. The entire cast is very talented and superbly balanced.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s an exciting and disturbing story<\/strong>. The energy never lapses<\/strong> and the pace carries us through the entire experience.<\/p>\n

A program note reads \u201cOur small musical may not sizzle with special effects but we believe it has heart and soul and we hope you\u2019ll have as much fun experiencing it as we do bringing it to you.\u201d<\/p>\n

It does, and you will.<\/p>\n

At: TBG Theatre
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Tags: Bekka Lindstrom<\/a>, Chuck Berry<\/a>, Dana McCoy<\/a>, Haejin Han<\/a>, Jane Keitel<\/a>, Jeff Knapp<\/a>, Jonathan Cottle<\/a>, MoMs<\/a>, Patricia Norris<\/a>, Richard Caliban<\/a>, rock \u2018n roll<\/a>, Stefanie Seskin<\/a>, TBG Theatre<\/a><\/p>\n

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Theatre Speak<\/a><\/strong> – Interview with Director\/Writer – Richard Caliban<\/p>\n

Time Out New York – Recommendation
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Mamapalooza – Recommendation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"253805_10150240096876781_701881780_7901503_1435249_n\"<\/a>Cube Rat – Edinburgh Fringe<\/strong><\/p>\n

August 4th 22:28<\/h3>\n

\"\"<\/a>“Cube-Rat has brought back concept albums from the murky waters and putting it on stage. It fascinates, thrills and the songs are\u00a0rhythmic<\/span>, original and catchy. Beautiful sounds and ideas from a beautiful person. Anyone who considers themselves an audiophile would’ve had of seen Dana first!” <\/span>
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3 Weeks <\/a>– Sunday August 14th 19:21<\/h3>\n

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ED Comedy Review: Dana McCoy \u2013 Cube Rat<\/a><\/h2>\n

Minnie Cooper is a wannabe musician, stuck working nine-to-five in an office job and dreaming of the stage. It\u2019s undoubtedly a familiar story for many of this year\u2019s Fringe performers, and given all the more pathos by Dana McCoy, whose heartfelt portrayal is well supported by the songs, which are well-constructed and very witty.\u00a0 It\u2019s well worth a look, and will strike a chord for any real life \u201ccube rats\u201d. Expect to come away thinking.<\/p>\n

Rabbie Burns Cafe and Bar, 6 \u2013 27 Aug (not 16), 6.30pm (7.30pm), free, fpp62.<\/em>
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Sections: <\/strong>by Ellie Blow<\/a> – ED2011 Comedy Reviews<\/a> –\u00a0 Tags:<\/strong> Dana McCoy<\/a>, PBH’s Free Fringe<\/a><\/p>\n

Ukulele Cabaret<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

New York Daily News<\/a> –<\/strong> Interview<\/p>\n

“I was completely shocked to find there was a whole community of ukulele-ists,” says\u00a0Dana McCoy<\/a>, a singer-songwriter and ukulele player based in Manhattan. “I thought I was alone out there.”<\/p>\n

McCoy, who was one of 26 performers at this past month’s six-hour ukulele cabaret at Banjo Jim’s in the\u00a0East Village<\/a>, also notes the happy-making effect of the instrument.<\/p>\n

“There’s very little music by the ukulele that isn’t joyful and playful,” says McCoy. “I think that is part of the attraction.”<\/p>\n

Jason Tagg<\/a>, 35, and\u00a0Ted Gottfried<\/a>, 56, who make up the punk-rock ukulele band Sonic Uke, founded and co-host the ukulele cabaret.<\/p>\n

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Jason Tagg and Ted Gottfried of the band Sonic Uke strum matching instruments during Ukulele Cabaret Night at Banjo Jim’s on E. Ninth St.<\/h2>\n

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MoM, A Rock Concert Musical<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

at the Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey<\/strong><\/p>\n

TalkinBroadway.com<\/a><\/strong> – MoM, A Rock Concert Musical<\/p>\n

–The cast is extremely talented. Dana Loren McCoy (keyboards, bass, percussion) captures the charisma of Ingrid, the most vivid of the women.<\/strong> The entire cast is on the mark. The very talented quintet of actor\/singer\/musicians provides some lively musical entertainment.<\/strong>\u00a0 There would appear to be commercial potential in this small musical, MoM<\/em> won the best musical award at 2009’s FringeNYC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Taking Shape<\/strong> CD<\/strong><\/p>\n

Manhattan Magazine – <\/strong>Feature Article entitled\u00a0Musical Contender<\/em>.<\/p>\n

“With her hypnotic music and lyrics, plus her label, Featherweight Records, Dana McCoy has become a (Tribeca) artist-entrepreneur to be reckoned with.”\u00a0 “surprisingly unique thoroughly captivating marriage of torch, blues and pop.” \u00a0“Clearly she’s on her way.” —Rick Bard<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cover<\/strong><\/a> – The Underground National for – Fashion, Art, Online, Film, Rock\u00a0 “Dana has a lovely presence. Beautiful, shy and willowy, she is a natural.” –Timothy Greenfield Sanders<\/strong><\/p>\n

Billboard<\/a>\u00a0 – <\/strong>“McCoy’s voice has a smokey intensity” refers to the songs as “rhythm smart, radio friendly jewels, and spare, acoustic routed confessionals.”\u00a0 Re: the album as a whole:\u00a0 “A beautiful piece of work that lingers in the mind and leaves you hungry for more.” — Larry Flick<\/strong><\/div>\n
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