Closer Than Ever
A Fundraiser For The Barn Players

AUGUST 15-17, 2014

• Music by David Shire
• Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr.

• Directed by
  Martha Risser
• Conductor/Rehearsal Accompanist
  Michalis Koutsoupides
• Staging
  Rob Reeder and Kipp Simmons
• Set Design
  Bill Wright
• Light Design
  Chuck Cline
• Sound Designer
  Sean Leistico
• Stage Manager
  Sara McAdoo
• Graphic Designer
  Alex Morales

A riveting song cycle exploring the everyday struggles of love in the modern world.

A look into the private song vault of Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire (BIG; STARTING HERE, STARTING NOW; BABY), the song cycle CLOSER THAN EVER is filled to the brim with the brilliance for which these musical theatre giants are known.

CLOSER THAN EVER is a nonstop exploration of everyday struggles in the "modern world," especially those surrounding love. Topics ranging from unrequited adoration to aging to Muzak are tackled with resounding sincerity and precisely placed hilarity. Each song is a unique story told by a new character taking audiences not only into the songbook of Mr. Maltby & Mr. Shire, but into the minds of the individuals facing these completely relatable challenges.

CAST

• Kevin Bogan
• JC Dresslaer
• John Edmonds
• Cara Hampton
• Rebecca Johnston
• Brian King
• Sara McAdoo
• Mark Murphy
• Laura Roose
• Kipp Simmons
• Ali Watson
• Gary Wesche