Harry Reems Goes to Hollywood

  • September 20, 2024
  • September 21, 2024
  • Ripley Grier Performance Space
  • 305 W 38th St

It’s 1976, and a time of ever-changing social mores and show business trends. Harry Reems, the charismatic and egocentric star of Deep Throat leaves New York City (and hopefully, legal peril) behind him for the sunshine and stardom that Hollywood, California offers. But will dark clouds resurface once he reaches la-la land, or will old friends  come to the rescue?

Join us for a workshop production of this brand new musical

Judy: Joyah Spangler *
Harry: Patrick Brady *
Ted: Nathan Cockroft *
Gerry: Richard E. Waits *
Caftan: David William Klak
Man 1: Sean Zuckerman
Man 2:Luke Bove
Woman 1: Samantha Cullifer *
Woman 2: Sarah Musicant
Director/Producer : Michael Blatt
Musical Director: Sean Andrews
Book, Music, Lyrics: John Verderber
Stage Manager: Askel Tang
Associate Director/Choreographer Ashley Mathews

Broadway World Article

 

  • Patrick Brady

    Harry Reems

    PATRICK BRADY is excited to be back with Little Red Light after appearing in their 2021 production of Thrill Me (Nathan). He is a Brooklyn-based actor, singer, and director. New York selected credits: Lucky Stiff (J2 Spotlight); Pre-Omega Point (Bedlam); Underground  (NYMF); Bulldozer (The Triad). Tour: Curious George (national tour); featured soloist with Disney on Classic (Japan and Taiwan tours). Regional: Sense and Sensibility (Theatre Workshop of Nantucket); Curious George (North Shore Music Theatre); Cox and Box (Theatre at Monmouth); Les Miserables, All Shook Up (Cortland Rep); Twelfth Night (Camden Shakespeare). Patrick earned a B.A. in Drama from Vassar College. Proud AEA member. patricknbrady.com @patricknbrady

  • Joyah Love Spangler

    Judy DeWinter

     

    Joyah was last seen as the nurse in Red Light’s inaugural production of Hello Again in 2019. Off-Broadway: The Office, Love Actually!, Kerrigan and Lowdermilk’s The Bad Years. Regional: Williamstown (Songs for a Future Generation, Jonah), A.C.T.(Fields of Gold), NYMF (Ultimate man!, Held), Theatreworks Silicon Valley (Andrew Lippa’s A Little Princess), Forestburgh Playhouse (Legally Blonde, Rocky Horror, The Sound of Music, West Side Story) Film/Tv: Do You Dance Miss Parker, The Following (Fox). Joyah is also an accomplished director/choreographer with credits including Trixie and Katya Live! (Radio City Music Hall), Meg4n (National Tour/Off-Broadway) Friends! (North American Tour/Off-Broadway), Wonderboy (NAMT) Bubble Boy (5th Floor) The Longest Road (The Tank) They are also a passionate advocate for educational theater, teaching at institutions including the National Theatre of Student Artists, Steelstacks Pittsburgh, the Flea, Reckless Theatre, Random Farms, and Inside Broadway. Proud member of AEA and SDC. www.joyahlovespangler.com @joyahlove

  • Richard Waits

    Gerry Silver

    A recently ordained Reverend: started his career dancing in a commercials with the legendary Ginger Rogers! Mr. Waits is celebrating 42 years in show business. Many shows, many highs, many lows. I’m still here and LOVING IT! As a composer his works have been commissioned by Maxwell House Coffee and Pioneer Theatre Company. As a playwright, his developmental show Mama Rose played Dixon Place, LaMaMa and Royal Family Productions. Currently on Amazon Prime film: Ramsey. Upcoming: Netflix: Hells Gate Narrows. TV: RomCom Pilot, The Hospital. and starring in The Bert Williams Story.

     

  • Nathan Cockcroft

    Ted Evans

    Nathan is thrilled to be joining this cast! Favorite regional credits: Jersey Boys (Tommy Devito), Grease (Vince Fontaine), Catch Me If You Can (Det. Carl Hanratty Jr.), Chicago (Billy Flynn), Rock of Ages (Stacee Jaxx), The Prom (Trent Oliver), and Disney Cruise Lines. Bachelor of Music from Oklahoma City University. He also creates custom embroidery through his company, Wanderlust Stitches. Thank you to friends and family, The Luedtke Agency, and my incredible husband, Trevor. www.NathanCockroft.com @NathanCockroft

  • David William Klak

    Calvin (Caftan) Carson

     Off-Broadway: The Wizard of Oz, The Actor’s Temple. Regional: Spamalot, Fiddler on the Roof, Lend Me a Tenor, Hello, Dolly!, Woodstock Playhouse. David William Klak has been living in New York City the past 2 years developing his career as an actor, singer, and nightlife entertainer. Originally hailing from Mt. Pleasant, MI, David grew up in the theatrical space, having been brought up by his father, John, a theatre educator. He later went on to receive his BFA in Musical Theatre from Central Michigan University, class of 2021. David is very excited to reunite with director, Michael Blatt, after previously working together in Woodstock Playhouse’s production of Fiddler on the Roof, where he played Tevye under Blatt’s direction. David is thrilled to bring this show to life, and would like to thank everyone who has supported him in his (wild) journey so far, especially his mom, dad, sister Elizabeth, Sierra, and many more. Instagram- @davidwilliamklak Website- davidwilliamklak.com

     

  • Luke Bove

    Ensemble

    Luke is thrilled to be a part of the making of Little Red Light Theatre’s production of Harry Reems Goes to Hollywood! Past credits include Jersey Boys (The Gateway and NCL Bliss), Beauty and the Beast (Lumiere) and A New Brain (Roger). He is very grateful to have the opportunity to work with these creatives in the city where it all happens!

  • Sarah Muiscant

    Ensemble

    Sarah (they/them) is a nonbinary actor and NYU Tisch School of the Arts graduate. Their stage work includes Fleance in Macbeth with the Hudson Classical Theater Company, Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice: The Musical at the Connelly Theater, and Jordan in They/Them/Theirs with Transformation Theater. Sarah is passionate about bringing new and diverse work to life and is always excited to explore fresh storytelling opportunities. Special thanks to their family, fiancé, and manager for their invaluable support and guidance. sarahmusicant.com

  • Sean Zuckerman

    Ensemble

    Sean is delighted to be bringing new work to life with this awesome team! Proud Northwestern grad. New York: A Tale of Two Cities (Village Light Opera Group). Regional: The Hero Within: Shakespeare in the Parks (Chicago Shakespeare Theater), A Christmas Carol (The Palace Theatre). Educational: Something Rotten, Indecent, Violet (Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for Performing Arts). Love and gratitude to his rockstar friends and family, and his manager Ann Kelly. www.seanzuckerman.com / IG: @sean.zuckerman

  • Samantha Cullifer

    Ensemble (Dance Captain)

    Samantha is a New York based dancer, actor, singer, and is thrilled to be part of this workshop! Previous credits include Aniko (Legend of the Chalk Circle), Billie (Nice Work if You Can Get It), Liesl (The Sound of Music) Muriel (Plaza Suite), Elvira (Blithe Spirit) Dew Drop (The Nutcracker). She is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (BFA in Integrated Performing Arts) and teaches dance, musical theatre, and acting around the city and Westchester. She is incredibly grateful to her friends, family, and dog, Odie, for their endless love and support. @Samantha_Cullifer

     

  • John Verderber

    Book, Music and Lyrics

    John is a musical theatre writer living in New York. Born in New York in 1992, Mr. Verderber’s individual theatre songs have been showcased by the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop and Little Red Light Theatre, among other organizations. He has also written essays and commentary as incisive and intriguing as his work as a songwriter and dramatist, and besides being a multi-episode guest on the podcast Scene to Song (including a recent episode about Rodgers and Hart), his prose has been seen in New York (with co-author Jesse Green), Time Out, and Signature Theatre’s Everything Sondheim.

     

  • Sean Andrews

    Musical Director

    Sean is a NY based music director/accompanist. He is frequently found playing auditions, masterclasses, rehearsals, and cabaret halls such as 54 Below and Green Room 42. Outside of NYC, he has worked at many regional theaters across the country including Stages St. Louis, Mac- Haydn Theatre and The Orlando Shakespeare Theatre. Sean is currently on the music staff at Broadway Artists Alliance in NYC and is the resident Music Director at Nightingale Bamford, which inspired the school featured in Gossip Girl. An avid traveler, Sean was fortunate to be the onboard MD/Conductor for Royal Caribbean, working on productions such as Hairspray, Mamma Mia!, and We Will Rock You.

     

  • Ashley En-fu Matthews

    Associate Director and Choreographer

    Ashley is a Canadian born, California raised, NYC based theatre professional and labor activist. Previous associate and assistant directing credits include industry readings of Not Yet Ready for Primetime, Center Cabaret: The Music of the Carpenters (CCAE Theatricals), and as a guest director for Let’s Broadway NYC. Performing & TV credits include Rock of Ages (Off Bway/Las Vegas), Miss Saigon (Macau), Mamma Mia at the Hollywood Bowl, and Law & Order (TV) Proud 1st generation Asian American artist, and even prouder full time cat lady. @ashleyematthews