Icarus, the Greek mythical tale of the boy who flew too close to the sun that the heat melted the wax on his wings, was adapted for the stage by Stefano Brancato and Michael Bush. Although the production closed this Sunday with the Connecticut Repertory Theatre, it may not be forever. Everyone has a story, and cast member Rob Rosado joined me to share his!
The puppet play adaptation, Icarus is searching to bring the tale further than to just Connecticut. As expressed by Rob and myself on air, the whole production was a beautiful collaboration of story, lights, acting, spectacle, puppetry, music, etc. The maelstrom of passion and desire shined through in form of honest, raw perfection. The production is hoping to bring the story for more to see and monetary support to not let it end.
This production is the heart of what it means to make something from nothing and the only way for that to be successful is for the creativity to be at it's finest. Icarus was a success and to me, success is when artists can communicate with other artists.
Official website:http://icarusonline.webs.com/index.htm
MANY THANKS to Rob for coming on! If you're a local or independent band or theatre looking for airtime or support, CONTACT ME!
Soundtrack to tonights topic: The DIY Folk band Defiance, Ohio's Songs for the Icarus Project EP.
Now We Can See/ The Thermals/ Now We Can See
Hateful/ The Clash/ London Calling
Constructive Summer/ The Hold Steady/ Stay Positive
Miles Davis & The Cool/ The Gaslight Anthem/ The '59 Sound
Level With The Devil/ Fake Problems/ It's Great to be Alive
Drunkards Love Child/ The Can Kickers/ We're Dying But We Ain't Dead
Darkest Heart/ Andrew Jackson Jihad/ Only God Can Judge Me EPOld Number Seven/ The Devil Makes Three/ The Devil Makes Three
Everyday/ Vetiver/ Tight Knit
Epistemology/ M. Ward/ Hold Time
Hey/ Elvis Perkins/ In Dearland
The Rake's Song/ The Decemberists/ The Hazards of Love
Dramatic Irony/ Say Hi/ Oohs & Ahhs
Electioneering/ Vitamin String Quartet/ Strung Out on OK Computer
Nothing Else Matters/ Apocalyptica/ Inquisition SymphonyThe Ecstacy of Gold/ Metallica/ We All Love Ennio Morricone
One Day Goodbye Will Be Farewell/ Morrissey/ Years of Refusal
Hangin' Around/ Lou Reed/ Transformer
It Was Only Love/ The Cribs/ The New Fellas
Where Could We Go Tonight?/ Jeremy Jay/ Slow Dance
Battle of a Swan Lake, Or, Daniel's Song/ Swan Lake/ Enemy Mine
Radio Kaliningrad/ Handsome Furs/ Face Control
Woof Woof/ Dan Deacon/ Bromst
Rabbit, Run/ Conversion Party/ More No More
Even Cowgirls Get The Blues/ The Gaslight Anthem/ The '59 SoundIntuition/ The Royale Brothers
Maybe Maybe/ Pavement/ Brighten The Corners: Nicene Creedence Ed
Razorblade/ The Strokes/ First Impressions of EarthGet Out/ The Vines/ Melodia
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