``La Jolla DNA'' -- A Pop Rock, Biotech Musical.Business/Entertainment Editors and Medical/Health Writers LA JOLLA La Jolla (lə hoi`yə), on the Pacific Ocean, S Calif., an uninc. district within the confines of San Diego; founded 1869. The beautiful ocean beaches, in particular La Jolla shores and Black's Beach, and sea-washed caves attract visitors and , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 13, 2000 When the fault lines of hope and clinical trials collide, "La Jolla DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. (TM)" erupts in music and satire. A fascinating new and as-yet-unseen biotech musical, the play will make its world debut with two showcase performances at 8 p.m. on May 3 and 4 at Sherwood Theatre in the Museum of Contemporary Art, which is located at 700 Prospect Street in La Jolla. "La Jolla DNA" takes medicine, science and surfing and weaves them into a story about mankind's efforts to understand what has been called "the thread of life" -- DNA. It features songs that are much more pop rock than Broadway, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. its creators, Dr. Jonathan Michael Dr Jonathan Michael received a knighthood in the New Years Honours list 1st January 2005. Since 2000 he has been the Chief Executive of Guy's and St Thomas's NHS Trust where he received his medical training, qualifying in 1970, before his 20 year career as a clinical Licht Licht (Light), subtitled "The Seven Days of the Week," is a cycle of seven operas composed by Karlheinz Stockhausen which, in total, lasts over 29 hours. Origin The project, originally titled Hikari , Gary Hyde and Douglas Foxworthy. Performing the music will be long-time San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. favorites The Heroes, who are serving as the house band. The play's impressive and extremely experienced production team also includes such well-known San Diego arts veterans as director William Virchis, choreographer cho·re·o·graph v. cho·re·o·graphed, cho·re·o·graph·ing, cho·re·o·graphs v.tr. 1. To create the choreography of: choreograph a ballet. 2. Jean Isaacs and producer Fran Palmer. The musical focuses on a charismatic doctor named Saul Bennett Saul Bennett was an American poet. Biography Saul Bennett (October 21, 1936 – August 6, 2006) grew up in Sunnyside, Queens, attended Stuyvesant High School, and graduated from Ohio University in 1957. , who has been unable to transform his dilapidated "Center for Advanced Treatment" into the gleaming institute of his dreams. Bennett longs to be a successful scientist, businessman and healer healer Mainstream medicine A romantic synonym for physician. See Traditional healing. , but he is failing at all three. Because he so fervently believes that deciphering DNA will bring miracle cures for his patients, he prays desperately to it. Bennett's savior turns out to be not a molecular structure, however, but one of his patients -- a wealthy young widow named Ava Bard, who must choose between believing in Bennett or biotech in her quest to get well and surf again. "La Jolla DNA" will feature Brian Doig as Saul and Carol Abney as Ava. Also in the cast are Priscilla Allen, Teena Diggs, Jean Dugan, Melissa Hamilton, Wendy Hoover, Dino Huston, Robby Jacobson, Rob Johnston, Karla Kash, Gerry MacKinnon, Matthew Scott and Michael Sloan. A Web site for the play has been created at www.LaJollaDNA.com. The site offers a great deal of information about the musical's very talented cast and crew, including its trio of creators. It also features links to both the play's script and the lyrics of its songs. "La Jolla DNA" is being produced in association with Teatro Mascara Magica, a non-profit, multi-ethnic theater group. Additional sponsorship opportunities still are available. The names of all sponsors will be displayed prominently both on the Web site and in the play's souvenir program. Corporations or private individuals interested in becoming sponsors should contact Fran Palmer (619/224-1005, newandrecycled@juno.com) or Dino Richardson (619/265-1572, dprsmr@home.com). Individual tickets for "La Jolla DNA" are available through TicketMaster, at 619/220-TIXS or www.ticketmaster.com. To purchase group tickets or for further information, call Fran Palmer at 619/224-1005. All donations above and beyond the face value of tickets are tax deductible. |
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