Episode 7 – BKLYN, The Musical

The Whole Note

Episode 7 – BKLYN, The Musical

BKLYN, The Musical Using the play within a play structure, Brooklyn focuses on a group of five ragtag homeless musicians known as the City Weeds. The group periodically transforms a street corner under the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge into a stage where they present their play about a Parisian singer Brooklyn, named after the New York City borough from which her wayward father Taylor hailed. Orphaned when her depressed mother Faith hangs herself, the girl in quick succession is sent to live in a convent where she discovers her vocal talents, becomes a star, performs at Carnegie Hall, sets out in search of her father (who she discovers is a drug-addicted Vietnam War vet), and engages in a competition with local diva Paradice at Madison Square Garden.

About The Host

Kenneth L. Waters, Jr. (He/Him) has been involved in theater for over a decade around the DMV area. He is a graduate from The College of Southern Maryland and Frostburg State University with degrees in Theatrical Design and Performance. He is currently the Production Stage Manager at Roxy Regional Theatre in Clarksville, Tennessee. He has been involved in numerous productions both on and off stage.

About The Guest

MarQuis Fair (He/Him) Actor/Performer/Podcaster/Performance Consultant. MarQuis is a New Jersey native but has lived in the Washington DC metropolitan area for nearly over 20 years. A student of Howard University (you know!), MarQuis has been a mainstay in both professional and community theater for many years. Some highlights of his career include classic plays like "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "A Raisin in the Sun", to more contemporary pieces like "August Osage County" and "Chicago" and original pieces like "Chocolate Covered Ants", "The Very Last Days of the First Colored Circus" and "Quadroon and the Dove". A self-proclaimed character actor, MarQuis prides himself on being a prolific storyteller and performer who is always willing to grow, learn and take direction. In his spare time, MarQuis enjoys working out and hosting his popular podcast "So...Here's the thing..." currently in its second season.

Motivator- Fitness

https://www.instagram.com/iammarquis7

Podcaster- “So… Here’s the thing…” https://anchor.fm/marquis-fair/

RIGHTS

https://broadwaylicensing.com/shows/broadway/bklyn-the-musical/

THE WHOLE NOTE - A Musical Theatre Podcast

Hosted By Kenneth L. Waters, Jr.

Edited By Kenneth L. Waters, Jr.

Singing Grading Scale By Marsé Alaundra

Image and Design By Gayle Howe

Intro and Outro Music

“The Bumble” Inspired by “The Flight of the Bumblebee”

By Joshua Pyron

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