BEASTIES: A SCI-FI ROCK OPERA WORLD PREMIERE LIVE ON STAGE!
Oct. 10-11 | Regent Theatre | Arlington, MA
Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, MA! Join us for the world premiere of Beasties, a Sci-Fi Rock Opera that will blow your mind. Mark your calendars for Oct. 10-11 and immerse yourself in a theatrical experience unlike any other. This event promises to entertain, thrill, amuse and leave you wanting more. Don’t miss out on this epic adventure – secure your tickets now!
18 songs performed by an All-Star cast telling the story of an epic alien encounter at a concert in Central Park to try to save the Earth from climate destruction and corporate political corruption. This is the premiere of the first stage of the development of a new form of live entertainment … a live, immersive, sci-fi graphic novel, a visual-storytelling, rockin’ rollin’ musical theatrical experience. Starring Barrence Whitfield, Mach Bell, Liz Proteau and Jerry Bisantz, plus a choral cast and a live band.
Thursday October 10, World Premiere Performance, 7:00 pm show, doors at 6:00 pm Friday October 11, 7:30 pm show, doors at 6:30 pm Seats are sold by the row, seating in the row is first come first served … please be kind and polite to others, always. The rock opera will be performed in two acts, with an intermission. Beer and wine will be available for sale to those of age. If you are seeking handicapped or special seating please email GarySohmers@gmail.com
Written and produced by Gary Sohmers • Lyrics by Gary Sohmers • Music by Gary Sohmers and Bill Holloman • Music Director Bill Holloman Jr.
Live show featuring Cliff Goodwin (guitar), with Robb Simring (bass) and Dan Drohan (drums).
Associate Producer – Tiffany Hulse • Associate Producer – Darren Lussier • Technical Designer – Frank Coleman
Technical Services – Image Production Services, Shrewsbury MA
Art Design – Kathy Wade, Tiffany Hulse, Bob Eggleton, Philo Barnhart • Animated characters designed by Philo Barnhart
Videos by Tiffany Hulse, Micah Buzzin, Frank Coleman, Peter Bernard
BEASTIES: A SCI-FI ROCK OPERA
An Epic Alien Encounter in Central Park
The studio cast recording features singers DAVE BICKLER (voice of “Eye of The Tiger”) as Grā, an alien impulse from the cosmic universe; British rock star CHRIS FARLOWE (1966 hit “Out of Time”) as the villain Dick T.Raitor; rock n soul singer BARRENCE WHITFIELD (of The Savages) as the “star” of the concert, Voice; and new-comer LIZ PROTEAU as the female lead Terra. The ensemble also includes vocals by LAVON FISHER-WILSON, BILL HOLLOMAN, BILL HOLLOMAN JR and GARY SOHMERS. Orchestrated, arranged and co-written by BILL HOLLOMAN (Springsteen, Nile Rodgers). Recording mixed by PAUL DAVID HAGER (Miley Cyrus, Katie Perry, Jonas Bros., Devo).
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Book of Grā – Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera
Grā, a retired singer, lands the job of a lifetime working as a stagehand for the newly successful musician, Voice. However, during the band’s monumental concert in New York City’s Central Park, Grā becomes inhabited by an alien Impulse. Things get even stranger when a corrupt politician interrupts the show, causing havoc and confusion amongst the attendees. As surprises and chaos ensue, Grā and Impulse, along with Voice and his band, must rally humanity and their “Beasties” in order to save the planet. Will the power of music and unity be enough to succeed?
There are good and bad Beasties within us all… It’s all about perspective.
Book of Voice – Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera
Voice is the lead singer of a rock band. Grā, a retired singer, lands the job of a lifetime working as stage manager for the newly successful musicians who are performing a monumental free concert in New York City’s Central Park. However, in a bizarre turn of events, Grā becomes inhabited by an alien Impulse, and a corrupt politician unexpectedly attempts to take over the show. As surprises and chaos ensue, Voice, Grā, Impulse, and the band must rally humanity and their “Beasties” in order to save the planet. Will the power of music and unity be enough to succeed?
The “Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera” book series is based on the stage show of the same name. Three novels, three perspectives, one otherworldly story. This is just one perspective of an event that will change the future. This is the Book of Voice.
Book of Impulse – Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera
This is the story from the Universe’s perspective about a sci-fi rock called Earth dealing with climate destruction and corporate corruption, while it attempts to heal and change. An alien interrupts a concert in Central Park, infusing into one of the stagehands special powers to communicate telepathically and understand the secrets of the Universe.
Book of Impulse is a cosmic adventure which highlights the importance of coming together in the face of adversity.
There are good and bad Beasties within us all… It’s all about perspective.
💫 Official videos from Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera are available to watch on YouTube!
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💫 Beasties: A Sci-Fi Rock Opera Original Studio Cast Recording is available for streaming on Spotify! 💫
💫 Testimonials 💫
I am so inspired by what Gary and his team have achieved with Beasties– an original new musical with something important to say– a timely message delivered through rocking entertainment.
Impressive display of creative gymnastics, Gary Sohmers takes you on a magical trip through his mind to his musical meaning of life.
Beasties is a busy beast of an album, packed with fist-pumping hard rock…and hooky anthems.