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Meet and Run Film Premieres in NYC
Meet and Run Film Premieres in NYC
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Gay Card at UIUC

Rachel Carreras sings "That Little Voice"

Music by RYAN KORELL (ryankorell.com) Lyrics by JONATHAN KEEBLER (jonathankeebler.com) Vocals by RACHEL CARRERAS BEFORE AND AFTER tells the story of a high school sophomore, Bea, who just wants to be normal. The trouble is she’s obese and believes normalcy is out of reach for her. Using Photoshop to see what she'd look like if she lost weight, Bea creates a skinny version of herself in her head (who takes on her middle name, Zoey). From that moment, Bea becomes obsessed with becoming Zoey, despite her naysaying. In time, Bea transforms and becomes that skinny girl, but life doesn't look the way she expected. Eventually, Bea’s diet lands her in the hospital and she is forced to give the girl in her head a new name: anorexia. She must then take back control of her brain and finally accept that being normal does not have to mean being perfect. In this song, Bea confronts Zoey and her taunting. She starts working out, plans meals, and ultimately transforms into Zoey by the final line.

Ryan and I are writing a brand-new show called BEFORE AND AFTER! We just recorded this demo with Rachel Carreras. She's totally amazing but don't take my word for it. Take a listen!

Sean Doherty Sings "Take Off"

lyrics by JONATHAN KEEBLER music by JOSEPH TREFLER featuring SEAN DOHERTY Guitar: Chris Peters Bass: Jay Taylor Produced by: Jay Taylor and Joseph Trefler Vocal Recording: Lighthouse Guild

Joseph Trefler and I recently recorded a demo of a song called "Take Off." It's from our new (still untitled) musical about a young man who makes the bold decision to escape his life by amassing airline frequent-flyer points, getting on an airplane, and never coming down.

The demos features stellar vocals by Sean Doherty, Chris Peters on guitar, and Jay Taylor on Bass. Produced by Jay Taylor and Joseph Trefler.

Afraid from Gay Card In ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com Concert

Ryan and I are so thrilled that Scott McCreary will be performing "Afraid" from Gay Card at the Fifth Anniversary concert for ContemporaryMusicalTheatre.com, at The Green Room 42 on Monday, March 5 at 9:30pm. 

Get your tickets here and for more information, see here.

Finalist for The John Wallowitch Award

Ryan and I were honored to be chosen as one of three finalists for The John Wallowitch Award. Here is a bit about the award:

John Wallowitch and Dottie Burman were beloved songwriters in the cabaret community. When Dottie Burman passed away, her estate bequeathed $5,000 dollars to MAC to set up a songwriting competition in her name that would award a cash prize to songwriters/composers over the age of 40 who have not yet received recognition for their writing talents. The MAC Board passed a motion to create a matching award in John Wallowitch’s name to honor songwriters under 40.  Songwriters’ submissions are accepted in the fall, and finalists are chosen by a panel of judges.  The final decision is made by a celebrity judge from the world of cabaret.