INSPIRED
IN PART BY FAMILY ENCOUNTER WITH STEVEN SPIELBERG, NEXTQUEST
PRODUCTIONS LAUNCHES THEATER COMPANY WITH TONY-AWARD WINNING VERSION
OF "YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN".
Poughkeepsie,
New York (April 20, 2013) -- When Matt Hagerty's grandfather had
the chance to meet and dialogue with Steven Spielberg's father years
ago, he had no idea that the encounter could potentially define his
own grandson's career.
"My
grandfather had the opportunity to hear first-hand about Mr.
Spielberg's investment into his son's dream, and the story of that
encounter ended up inspiring my dad to support my launch of
NextQuest", shared seventeen-year-old Matt Hagerty of Rhinebeck,
who, along with three other school-age trustees, founded NextQuest
Productions and is now serving as President (along
with his role as Snoopy). "The Hudson Valley is a theatrical
hotbed of sorts, and we are ecstatic to be joining the scene. Our
prices for the pilot production, 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown',
set for May 24, 25, and 26 at Cunneen-Hackett, are the lowest around.
We believe that seeing a professional-quality show should be an
experience that everyone should be able to access at an affordable
rate".
Nicole
Tarcza, Director and Choreographer, Co-founder and Trustee states,
"one would be hard-pressed to find anyone who does not know of
Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang. We wanted to reach families and
appeal to all ages. The musical touches on a broad range of emotions,
from day-to-day frustrations to genuine feelings of happiness in
life".
The
team of youth who have organized the production and purchased the
rights to the play made a very deliberate philosophical choice when
it came to venue. "The main draw of Cunneen-Hackett is its
charm. The intimate setting of this historic space is ideal for this
show. Charlie Brown is about simplicity; it's a perfect match, a
venue where we can bring Charlie and his friends to life", said
Tarcza.
"You're
a Good Man, Charlie Brown" showtime and ticket information is as
follows:
Friday,
May 24th; 7:30pm; Saturday, May 25th, 2pm and 7:30pm; and Sunday, May
26th, 3pm at Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 12 Vassar Street,
Poughkeepsie, New York. Email tickets@nextquestproductions.org
or visit nextquestproductions.org.
Ticket prices are $8 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under. The
production will be directed by Nicole Tarcza and feature Matt
Harshberger as Charlie Brown, Niki Metcalf as Sally Brown,Thomas
Netter as Linus Van Pelt, Abbey Ressa as Lucy Van Pelt, Thomas
Hricisak as Schroeder, and Matt Hagerty as Snoopy.
Media
Contact:
Matt
Hagerty
NextQuest
Productions
c/o
Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center
12
Vassar Street
Poughkeepsie,
New York 12601
845-594-5579
This looks tremendous! I know a few of these kids; very VERY high caliber talent.
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