W H A T
A musical about our greatest Drag sensation
W H E R E
TBA
[original show produced at PSU Lincoln Hall]
W H E N
TBA
[originally produced Sept 19-October 5, 2019]
*For the initial run September 19-October 5, 2019, triangle productions! collaborated with Portland State University to present this inaugural production.
Funding received in part from the following:
Oregon Community Foundation
Autzen Foundation Jackson Foundation James F and Marion L Miller Foundation
Ronni Lacroute Ellyn Bye/Dream Envision Foundation Leonard and Susan Magazine
The Collins Foundation
Aug 3-Dec 8
THE MANY SHADES OF BEING DARCELLE - Costume Exhibit at Oregon Historical Society -
Full pamphlet will be available at Oregon Historical Society at exhibit
About The Musical
Walter Cole and Jerry Ferris’ friendship forged into a drag act that in 1974 transformed the Demas Tavern into Darcelle XV Showplace. Through a chance encounter Walter would meet Roc Neuhardt, a local dancer, and their relationship would last 47 years until Roc’s death in 2017.
Book and original song (with lyrics) by donnie, and additional lyrics and music by Tom Grant, Marv/Rindy Ross, Jon Quesenberry, Storm Large, Rody Ortega, Wesley Bowers.
Additional songs like Rhinestone Cowboy, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Hangem’ High, and Proud Mary also featured.
CAST
Starring Kevin C. Loomis*
as Darcelle!
James Sharinghousen as Roxy
Chris Bartell as Mitchell/Ensemble
Jeff George as Tina/Ensemble
CREW
Director - Brandon Woolley
Musical Director - Scott Bradner
Lighting Designer - Jeffrey D. Woods
Producer - Donald Horn
Set Design - Tim Stapleton
Set Consultant - Jeff Seats
Stage Manager - Jason Coffey
Choreographer - Sara Martins
Dramaturg - Rick Lewis
Video Projection - Ian Anderson-Priddy
*Member of AEA