A New Brain

By William Finn and James Lapine

A New Brain is a show about making the most out of life in the face of tragedy. When a neurotic, frustrated composer is confronted with a terminal illness, he finds comfort in the healing power of art. The show is in fact the William Finn's autobiographical account of his own battle for life when he was afflicted with a seemingly terminal illness. As the central character, Gordon Michael Schwinn struggles to survive, he finds salvation in the healing power of art.

Show Dates

February 29-March 3 and March 6-9, 2008

Cast

Gordo: Dan Coles

Roger: Sean Casserly

Mimi: Rachel Wender

Richard: TeKay

Lisa: Abby Manekin

Mr Bungee: Nick Karner

Minister: William Reid

Rhoda: Sara Abernethy

Nancy: Caitlin Kuhfeldt

Doctor: Carter Lynch

Pit Orchestra

Sarah Fenske

Production Staff

Producers: Katie Curtis and Lori Mannette

Director: Eric Kallin

Assistant Director: Tiffany White

Music Director: Charlie Clark

Choreographer: Jenni Wiser

Stage Manager: Elissa Rumer

Costume Designer: Rae Cauthen

Lighting Design: Cecilia Durbin