BOOK & LYRICS by VICTOR LODATO
MUSIC by POLLY PEN
"An Army wife sings herself to the brink of a nervous breakdown in “Arlington,” a musical for solo voice and piano... it charts the restless wandering of the heroine’s mind as she muses lightly on her past and more darkly on the war and its impact on her husband. " - The New York Times
"A poetic exploration of a woman caught in the crisis of thought..."
-NYTheatreNow.com
"A poetic exploration of a woman caught in the crisis of thought..."
-NYTheatreNow.com
Rehearsal Footage
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Audience Testimonials:
“Charlotte Munson finds an infinity of singing and speaking voices inside Sara Jane’s troubled soliloquy, and moves between them effortlessly, movingly. I gave myself to the world of Arlington … a shattering musical portrait of a failed attempt to keep war at a distance.”
-John Kramer (MFA Faculty, Art Institute of Boston)
-John Kramer (MFA Faculty, Art Institute of Boston)
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"It was fabulous! Munson’s performance was remarkable... effortless ability to move from speaking to singing beautifully... Munson’s performance drew me in totally..."
-Daniel McCusker (Tufts Head of Dance Performance)
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“Arlington is a show that feels too good to be so relatively unknown. In parts funny, poignant, and heart-wrenching, it’s a small show that packs a big artistic punch. The beautiful music and complex questions stuck with me long after the curtain closed… what good theater should be!” -Meghan Weakley (Michael Chekhov Acting Studio) |
“… a tour de force performance for Charlotte Munson. Her energy was radiant and pulled us passionately through this emotional roller coaster...”
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“Charlotte Munson… was magnificent. Munson unraveled before our eyes, guiding us through the unsettling depths of a troubled mind. Her vocal prowess shook the walls, and hit all the right emotional chords... Munson drew us into Sara’s world…. With skill and otherworldly stamina… beautifully directed by Amelia Munson, with exceptional music direction and accompaniment by Jordan Potash."
-Shawn Verrier (Director/ Choreographer, Summer Arts at Derby) |
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“The beauty of the acting and the power of the story stayed with me for days afterwards. This remarkable production, which elevates and devastates, reminds us of why humans have never stopped going to the theater.” -Margaret Johnson (Retired Soprano, Emmanuel Church in the city of Boston) “… an emotionally poignant journey. Charlotte Munson captivated the audience…” -Ellen Stepansky (BFA Musical Theatre, Emerson College) |
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“… a production that left me contemplating, in the best way possible, the range of human emotions and the nuance of what drives people's behaviors. There is no black and white, right or wrong - the beauty and tragedy of life sits in the in-between… truly riveting and captivating!"
-Melissa Paz
-Melissa Paz
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"... an intense, rich musical theater piece... It shows the riveting process of a woman's internal discovery.... Munson brings an intense emotional and vocal range to the piece. The material emphasizes nuances, zigs and zags in the character's emotional state and Ms. Munson takes full advantage."
-Dr. Richard Garver (Minimalist Composer)
-Dr. Richard Garver (Minimalist Composer)
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“… a beautiful expression of female power and emotion lead by a talented and thought-provoking cast/crew! Highly recommend!” -Jessica Jones
"Skylight Theater Collective’s production of ‘Arlington’ was intense and gripping from start to finish.”
-Noah Potash
"Skylight Theater Collective’s production of ‘Arlington’ was intense and gripping from start to finish.”
-Noah Potash
