Brent Hazelton

SDC LMDA DGA

Brent Hazelton is a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based theater director, playwright, institutional leader, and educator, and currently serves as Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Associate Artistic Director and Director of New Play Development.

SIRENS OF SONG

Conceived by Kevin Ramsey
Text by Pearl Ramsey and Kevin Ramsey

Milwaukee Repertory Theater, Stackner Cabaret (LORT D)
March 25 - May 29, 2016


Two-act narrative musical revue with choreo-poem text featuring more than three-dozen songs celebrating women's journeys through the 20th Century.


World premiere


ACCLAIM

"Outstanding...powerhouse voices...makes you want to get up and dance, tugs at the heart strings, has you hooting with laughter, and leaves you in awe.  ...many standout numbers...moved everyone in the audience..."  Amanda Sullivan, Shepherd Express

"...grabbed hold of my heart...impossible to resist...one of the best versions of 'Over the Rainbow' I've ever heard...vibrant emotional tug."  Dave Begel, OnMilwaukee.com


PRODUCTION PHOTOS / VIDEO

All photos by Michael Brosilow.

SIRENS OF SONG preview video courtesy of Milwaukee Repertory Theater.

CREATIVE TEAM / CAST

Director and Choreographer: Kevin Ramsey +
Director of New Play Development / Production Dramaturg: Brent Hazelton
Musical Director: Abdul Hamid Royal
Scenic Designer: Scott Davis #
Lighting Designer: Nick Belley #
Costume Designer: Scott A. Rott #
Sound Designer: Megan B. Henninger #
Stage Manager: Richelle Harrington Calin *
Stage Management Resident: Rivka Kelly
Assistant Director: Ryan Holihan

Siren 1: Bertilla Baker *
Siren 2: Amelia Cormack *
Siren 3: Maiesha McQueen *
 

* AEA           + SDC           # USA