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LIGHTER: THE DIET MUSICIAL book, music, and lyrics by Monica Bauer inspired by characters in her play "The Diet Monologues" (published by JAC Publications, available on amazon.com) Directed by Craig J. George, "Lighter" is the story of two diet-crossed lovers, as a low-carb lady leaves her high-carb man to find fame and fortune on American Weight Loss Idol! Part of the Developmental Reading Series at the York Theatre, a major Off-Broadway incubator for new American musicals. Thursday, December 11th, at 3 pm York Theatre Company The Theatre at Saint Peter’s 54th Street, Just East of Lexington www.yorktheatre.org ADMISSION IS FREE! Reservations are suggested. Email Jeff Landsman (please mention your name, phone number, the show you want to see, and the number of tickets you’d like) or call 212-935-5824, ext. 24 Read more about the project here: Playbill News: York's Free Reading Series to Feature Conversation, Lighter, Mating Dance and More in December
Recent Projects
Midtown International Theatre Festival www.midtownfestival.org
Amir Darvish and John Fico Photo by Ellis Gaskell		THE HIGHER EDUCATION OF KHALID AMIR written by Monica Bauer directed by Craig J. George Selected as a BACKSTAGE.com Critics Pick! Nominated for five Midtown International Theatre Festival Awards, which were presented on September 5. Outstanding Playwriting for a New Script or Book: Monica Bauer - WINNER! Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play: Amir Darvish Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Play: Amanda Duarte Outstanding Costume Design: Irma Escobar Outstanding Production of a New Comedy: The Higher Education of Khalid Amir A gay, cross-dressing Middle East studies professor is pursued by the dumbest FBI agent in history, with a cameo by Pres. Bush. When the Mad Burka Army burkas the statue of Liberty, suspicion falls on mild-mannered musical-theater-loving professor Khalid Amir. As his friends find their long-lost political courage defending him, Khalid discovers his own courage, as they revive the spirit of the '60s to "fight the power!" Read reviews here!