MAINSTAGE Beyond This Place Talen Piner
About This Show
In 1958, 18-year-old Paul Bethul lives with his single Mother in the seaside town of Half Moon Bay, California; just 30 miles south of San Francisco. Paul has been raised sheltered, religious, pious; only knowing the likes of Stanford University and Our Lady of the Pillar, their local Catholic Church.
When Paul is asked by a professor at Stanford to apply for an internship, he needs to show proof of citizenship; i.e. a birth certificate.
Never seen it, Paul asks his Mother for the paper. She refuses.
What happens next will change his life forever as he ventures…
BEYOND THIS PLACE
About the Artists
CAST
‘Paul’ – Matthew Boyd Snyder (he/him)
Is ecstatic to be a part of BEYOND THIS PLACE. Tour credits include Mike Teavee (2019-2022) with the North American tour of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. Favorite regional credits include Saturday Night Fever (Bobby) at the John W Engeman Theatre, Ride The Cyclone (Swing/Understudy) at the McCarter Theatre Center, In the Heights (Sonny), Rock of Ages (Franz), and Sister Act (Pablo). IG @matthewsnyder101
Is ecstatic to be a part of BEYOND THIS PLACE. Tour credits include Mike Teavee (2019-2022) with the North American tour of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. Favorite regional credits include Saturday Night Fever (Bobby) at the John W Engeman Theatre, Ride The Cyclone (Swing/Understudy) at the McCarter Theatre Center, In the Heights (Sonny), Rock of Ages (Franz), and Sister Act (Pablo). IG @matthewsnyder101
‘Mother’ – Jade Litaker (she/her/they/them)
Jade Litaker (she/they) is very excited to be a part of this piece. Favorite credits: Rent (Act of CT), BARE: A pop opera (Off Broadway) Thanks for having me!
‘Ruth Simmons’ – Kelly McCarty (she/her/they)
Kelly McCarty is a NYC based actor. Recent credits: Connecticut Repertory Theatre under the direction of Terrence Mann (Sophie in Mamma Mia), Playhouse on the Square- Ostrander Award Nominated (Winnie in Tuck Everlasting, Phoebe in A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder). She trains vocally with Bradley Dean (Broadway: Phantom of the Opera, Dear Evan Hansen). Special thanks to Talen, Kelly’s parents, Artie, Alex, and her close friends for their love and support. Western Carolina University. @kellylaurenmccarty www.kelly-mccarty.com
‘Professor Koios’ -Savanna Sinéad Kenny (she/they)
Scottish Actor/musician and Circus artist Savanna is a new addition to the New York Musical Theatre and Nightlife scene. She works as a contortionist/aerialist, rotational host of ‘Champagne Problems with Lance Horne’, and an orchestral French Horn player throughout NYC.
‘Father John Simmons’ – Tyler Stinziani (they/them)
Tyler (they/them) is beyond grateful to jump back into the theatre after a massive hiatus. Currently receiving their AmSAT certification for the Alexander Technique at the Riverside Initiative for the Alexander Technique and a proud graduate of Wright State University. Always moving forward with kindness. Stay Curious. Explore. Connect. Instagram: @wool_onesie
‘Benjamin / Ensemble’ – Austin Turner (he/him)
Austin is an actor, singer, musician and teacher based in NYC. Recent credits include: RENT (Roger), WE WILL ROCK YOU (Galileo Figaro), Newsies (Jack Kelly U/S) @_austinturner
‘Sandra / Ensemble’ – Liz Richter (she/her)
Liz holds a Bachelor of Music in vocal performance from Westminster Choir College and is currently getting an Advanced Certification in Music Education from the Aaron Copland School of Music. She is a member of the professional choir at Christ Church NYC. Liz is director and owner of Eastside Westside Music Together, an early childhood music program on the UWS that has been serving NYC families since 1993. www.eswsmusictogether.com
‘Stage Directions / Narrator / George / Ensemble’ – Torian Brackett (he/him)
Torian Brackett is thrilled to be working with Talen on this exciting new piece! He is an award-winning voice actor heard in audiobooks, video games, on streaming radio, and across media of all sorts. TeeBeeVO.com @TeeBeeVO SAG-AFTRA Member
PRODUCTION CREW
Book, Music & Lyrics – Talen Piner (he/him)
An aspiring new composer/writer, Talen wrote his first musical, Scouts, in early-pandemic, along with his friend, Caitlyn Joyce. After a staged reading of Scouts last summer, Talen wanted his next piece to be his own. Something from the heart. As if fate, he stumbled on the 1950 novel Beyond This Place by A.J. Cronin in the corner of a flea market in Pasadena. Immediately intrigued by the premise, Talen began the process. Though more of an inspiration than an adaptation, this new musical is one of self-discovery, forgiveness, and belief in the journey. He is grateful for his friends and chosen family here in NYC for giving their talents to help put up this reading, as well as always being by his side even in the worst of times. Talen wants this story to take you to a place of hope; to somewhere far Beyond This Place.
Music Director / Keys 1 – Daniel Gittler (he/him)
Daniel Gittler was most recently the Associate Conductor and keyboard player for the national tour of WAITRESS; he made his Broadway debut as a substitute musician with the show. He has also toured with FINDING NEVERLAND. Other miscellaneous credits include work with DEAR EVAN HANSEN (Arena Stage & Second Stage), BORN FOR THIS (Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre), BURN ALL NIGHT (Oberon at A.R.T.). Catch Daniel playing all summer long at Cherry’s on the Bay in Cherry Grove on Fire Island. Shows are every Friday from 6-8 P.M. with singers Ryan Ortega and Jae W.B., and drummer Shane Corwin.
Stage Manager – Isabel Schwartzberg (she/her)
Isabel Schwartzberg is a NY based stage manager who has worked on Diana: the Musical (Broadway), Walk On Through: Gavin Creel at the Met (Metropolitan Museum of Art), Like the Wind (The Brick), Elsie Fest, as well as events, readings, and workshops at various theaters including The Public Theater and New York Theatre Workshop. She has also worked as a Covid Safety Manager for the last 2 years in film, tv, theater, and live events.
THANK YOU
Eastside Westside Studio for providing a rehearsal space and accomodations. EastsideWestside is owned and operated by Liz Richter, co-owned by Austin Turner.
Club Cumming friends, for your love and support.
TUE. JULY 12, 2022 7:30 PM
General Admission
$18 in advance
$21 at the door
Students/Seniors
$15 in advance
$18 at the door
Estimated Runtime
45-50 minutes
45-50 minutes
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