The Insiders: Musicals from the Quarantine
“The Insiders” features the work of 16 actors, 15 writers, and five directors who explore quarantine, crisis, connection and hope over the course of the six films. The films will be streamed on The Astoria Performing Arts Center’s website and on their YouTube channel free of charge, however, the arts nonprofit is asking viewers for a suggested $10 donation.
The films were created in the early days of the shutdown, as artists experimented creating and collaborating from afar.
Writers Krista Knight, Derek Hassler & Ryan Kerr, Rachel Kunstadt, Briana Harris & Teresa Lotz, Charles Inniss & Christopher Inniss, Marcus Scott, Blake Allen & Marc Chan, Annette Storckman, Naomi Matlow & Andi Lee Carter, Claire Tran & Blake Allen Directors Dev Bondarin, Emily Brown, Daniella Caggiano, Kristin Rose Kelly, Justin Schwartz, Tony White Performers Dana Aber, Bailey Carlson, Ariel Leigh Cohen, Leana Rae Concepcion, Kristina Dizon, Ellis Gage, Charles Inniss, Christopher Inniss, Daryl Inniss, Staci Jo Johnston, Osei Kwakye, Bee Michael, Michael Orlandi, Jonathan “JP” Patton, Jason Pintar, Erin Solér, William Spinnato, Sara States, Tais Szilagi, Tony White, Jeff Williams |
Corona Island
A satirical musical about a dating reality tv show during the pandemic
Book by Rachel Kunstadt
Lyrics by Briana Harris
Music by Teresa Lotz
Directed by Kristin Rose Kelly
Performers
Ellis Gage as Justin
Staci Jo Johnston as Autumn
Erin Solér, as Shana
Sara States as Maddie
Teresa Lotz as Narrator