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Presented by The New York Theatre Festival & SPEAKproductions

FAIRIESA staged reading of the musical screenplay at The New York Musical Theatre Festival

Book by Thomas Gustafson & Cory Krueckeberg Music by Jessica FogleLyrics by William Shakespeare and Cory Krueckeberg

Cast includes Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks), Jill Larson (Opal -All My Children, 2x Emmy nominee)Judy McLane (Mamma Mia), Peter Reardon (Urinetown), Mike Cannon (All Shook Up), RobbSapp (Wicked), Karen DiConecetto (UK pop group Daphne and Celeste), Steve Morgan (GoodVibrations), Edward Prostak (Oliver), Darryl Winslow (Avenue Q), Luz Lor (Miss Saigon),

Becky Barta (Les Mis), Tina Stafford, Tedman Rapp, Justin Stoney and Jeffery Dinan.

SPEAKproductions proudly presents a staged reading of the musical screenplay FAIRIES -- based on theaward-winning short film, FAIRIES, that played in over 75 international film festivals. The reading isbeing presented as part of the The New York Musical Theatre Festival’s Broadway USA series.

FAIRIES is a musical dream come true. Struggling with his homophobic community, Timothy’s spiritsoars when his eccentric teacher casts him in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Upon discovering the love-potion within Midsummer, Timothy puckishly begins to turn his closed-minded town gay. Within thechaos, Timothy commands the love he desires and deserves, but, after reluctantly returning the free willhe has stolen, he is surprised by what remains.

"A fun and fantastical short film has been expanded - with imagination and intelligence - into a richer and deeperfeature film script." -Robert Hawk, Producer (The Slaughter Rule, Chasing Amy & Trick) and Consultant

Fairies “bridges all generations. Anyone who has ever tried to escape reality probably wishes they had Fairies’ BazLuhrmann-esque fantasy world.” -Jon Sechrist, LOGO

SPEAKproductions is dedicated to giving a voice to people and stories that are often ignored bybringing together artists of all backgrounds and talents to create projects that matter.FAIRIES co-writer and director Thomas Gustafson is the writer/ director of the award-winning shortfilms FAIRIES and THE NEED. His credits as Location Casting Director and Associate CastingDirector include films Pirates of the Caribbean II & III, Road to Perdition & Master and Commander.FAIRIES co-writer Cory Krueckeberg’s credits include directing, designing and acting in theatres andfilm around the country. Jessica Fogle, composer, has been composing for over 10 years and has writtenthree full-length musicals which have been produced in numerous venues across the USA.

FAIRIES will be performed:When: Monday Sept. 26th -- 3pm & 7pmWhere: TBG Theatre, 312 W. 36th Street, 3rd floor, NY (A/C/E 34th st. subway stop)$15 tickets and more information at www.nymf.orgor by calling 212-352-3101

Post-show screening of the short film FAIRIES immediately follows the 3pm & 7pm readings around thecorner from TBG Theatre at Stitch Bar & Lounge, 247 West 37th Street – all audience members areencouraged to attend.