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Written and performed
by Donna Moore
Musical Direction by Tracy Stark
Music by Mark Barkan and Donna Moore
with additional original music by
Meryl Leppard, John Baxindine, and Arnie Gross
Choreographed by Leasen Almquist
Directed by
Robert Brink
Cougar!
a new musical with
book and lyrics by Donna Moore
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Universal Appeal
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Popular subject of books, television and film
Time
Magazine selected "cougar" as #1 buzz word for 2007
ABCs
summer series "Age of Love" (Cougars vs. Kittens)
The
Graduate: Anne Bancroft and Dustin Hoffman
Susan Winter's book "Older Women, Younger Men" on Oprah and CNN
Target audience is puurfect for theatre: women 40+
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New Book and Music |
Funny, sexy tale of women's empowerment, discovering anew the essence of love
and self worth.
Music by Mark Barkan with Meryl Leppard, John Baxindine and Arnie Gross
Audience tested in "The Cougar Cabaret," garnering terrific reviews since May at
Don't Tell Mama and The West Bank Cafe
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Great Roles for
Actors |
Journey of discovery, through the fears of aging to new life and sense of self
worth
Ensemble portrays multiple characters and attractive to talent
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Modest Production |
Five
actors, unit set, projections, small band
Built for Off Broadway, sit-downs and tours across the country
Low-cost development through cabaret
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Synopsis |
Celia, Donna
and Buck's Mom cross lives as they open their eyes to possibilities and discover
a new sense of self-worth when they find that younger men are attracted to them
-- and visa versa!
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Reviews
Wolf Entertainment Guide
Cabaret Hotline
Cabaret Scenes
lively-arts.com
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"...delightfully sharp and entertaining. It's a clever work from an appealing,
multi-talented performer." -- William Wolf
"a
fantastic, entertaining hour of great cabaret." -- Stu Hamstra,
"Merry", "Amusing" with Moore "a facile and versatile actress..."
"a
show that leaves you chuckling and wanting more of this vivacious entertainer"-- Richmond Shepard
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Contact |
R.K. Greene
Executive Director
The StoryLine Project LLC
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Currently playing
at selected venues in Manhattan
Media and
production materials with synopsis and full reviews available upon request.
Press:
The Boston Globe
Corine's Corner
The Philidelphia Daily News
The
Donna Moore Review Page
Cougar! Press Release
StoryLine Project Links:
About
Donna Moore
Cougartini.com
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