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4TH WALL PRESENTS THE LIFE AS SEASON CLOSER AT
WESTMINSTER ARTS CENTER IN BLOOMFIELD

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 6, 2010

 

BLOOMFIELD -- 4th Wall Theatre closes its 2009-2010 season with The Life with book by David Newman and Ira Gasman, music by Cy Coleman and lyrics by Ira Gasman.  This Tony-nominated musical opened on Broadway in 1997.

 

Featuring a strong company of performers, the 4th Wall cast is led by Rasha Jay of Bloomfield, Matt Burns of Summit, Gwen Ricks-Spencer of Lumberton, Jaclyn Ingoglia of North Caldwell, James Ryan of New York and Brandon Wright of Newark.  Featured are Michele Dalia of Pine Brook, Roxy Arrojo of Jersey City, Adrienne Reuss of Morristown, Candice Gibson of Montclair, Sasha Nosonowitz of New Rochelle, New York, Richard Colonna of Garwood, Nick Adler of Bloomfield, Roger Turner of Hackensack, Miles Jackson of Northfield, Charles Frisk of Union City and Erin Edelle and Joshua Gunn of New York. 

 

Greg Allen of Hawthorne directs.  He is joined by Deborah Martin of Mountain Lakes, who serves as the musical director.  Kate Swan of Teaneck is the choreographer.  Kathi Iannacone, formerly of West Orange, is the Production Manager, and Martha Thalheimer of Glen Ridge serves as the Stage Manager.

 

The Life is a musical about life on 42nd Street in New York in 1990.  The show tells the story of the seedier side of life in the city, focusing on prostitutes, pimps and porn.  However, anyone who think the show stops there misses the point.  Although The Lifedraws upon the world of prostitution for its story line, its themes are far more universal. It is, in fact, a musical play about love, friendship, the strength of women, the will to survive and the determination to maintain dignity and grace even in the most degrading circumstances.  The Life is recommended for mature audiences.

 

The show marks the “swan song” of current 4th Wall Artistic Director Greg Allen.  “The Life has been on the short list of shows that 4th Wall has wanted to tackle for a long time and I’m so happy that I have the chance to direct it in my final season with the group.  I’m equally grateful to have the opportunity to work with Kate Swan on this show.”  Swan begins her tenure as the group’s new Artistic Director this fall.

 

The Life will play at the Westminster Center for the Arts on the campus of Bloomfield College in Bloomfield and runs June 4, 5, 11. 12, 18, 19 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday June 13 at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are only $22 with discount tickets available for students and seniors.  Tickets may be purchased by calling 973-748-9008 ext. 279. Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted.  Tickets may also be purchased on-line, and additional information is available at www.4thwalltheatre.org