A Hammer, A Bell, and a Song to Sing
Projection design
Director: Todd Salovey
San Diego Repertory Theatre
Note: This production was performed as a public workshop at the San Diego Repertory Lyceum Theatre in January 2012. A revised and refreshed version with an additional female cast member, and will premiere as a full public production in the REP's 2012-2013 season, November 2012. The images displayed are from the public workshop production.
http://www.kpbs.org/news/2012/jan/19/rolling-changes-san-diego-rep/
World Premiere Production
Written by Todd Salovey
with Vaughn Armstrong, Dave Crossland and Jim Mooney
Directed by Todd Salovey
Musical Direction and Arrangements by Bruno Louchouarn
Nov. 3 – Dec. 2, 2012
The Lyceum Stage
"Back by popular demand is the production that had San Diego singing in three-part harmony and provoked standing ovations at every one of its workshop production performances. This fall, San Diego REP will present an expanded and fully developed production of last season’s runaway hit.
From the American Revolution to the Occupy movement, music has served as a powerful agent of change in American history. The immortal folk song hails: “A change is gonna come.” The gospel classic calls out: “Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!” The civil rights anthem demands: “Keep your eyes on the prize. Hold on.” Inspired by the work of Pete Seeger, “A Hammer, A Bell, and A Song to Sing” celebrates this history in song, story, and spoken word with more than 25 selections from multiple artists.
The original cast returns for this world premiere production: folk recording artist Dave Crossland, “Star Trek’s” Vaughn Armstrong, and San Diego favorite Jim Mooney will return and will be joined by an additional stellar singer/musician to once again lead an entire theatre in song.
With its memorable visuals from American history, provocative wisdom from great thinkers of change, and joyous songs, this is theatre that reminds us not only that change is possible, but that right here and now, there are important things to do!"
Written by Todd Salovey
with Vaughn Armstrong, Dave Crossland and Jim Mooney
Directed by Todd Salovey
Musical Direction and Arrangements by Bruno Louchouarn
Nov. 3 – Dec. 2, 2012
The Lyceum Stage
"Back by popular demand is the production that had San Diego singing in three-part harmony and provoked standing ovations at every one of its workshop production performances. This fall, San Diego REP will present an expanded and fully developed production of last season’s runaway hit.
From the American Revolution to the Occupy movement, music has served as a powerful agent of change in American history. The immortal folk song hails: “A change is gonna come.” The gospel classic calls out: “Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!” The civil rights anthem demands: “Keep your eyes on the prize. Hold on.” Inspired by the work of Pete Seeger, “A Hammer, A Bell, and A Song to Sing” celebrates this history in song, story, and spoken word with more than 25 selections from multiple artists.
The original cast returns for this world premiere production: folk recording artist Dave Crossland, “Star Trek’s” Vaughn Armstrong, and San Diego favorite Jim Mooney will return and will be joined by an additional stellar singer/musician to once again lead an entire theatre in song.
With its memorable visuals from American history, provocative wisdom from great thinkers of change, and joyous songs, this is theatre that reminds us not only that change is possible, but that right here and now, there are important things to do!"