Press ReleASE

 

San Fernando Valley Musical Theater and

Earth Productions present

 

James Domine’s

Tomahawk

A new musical based on the novel “The Naked Man”

 

Featuring

Chris Benton Ÿ Michael Fox Ÿ Lewis Bryans

Courtney Brown Ÿ Jessie Salas Ÿ Inga Stamboltsyan

Amy Jennings Ÿ Leah Verrill

Megan Elizabeth Sweeney Ÿ Alexia Reilly

Rob Martinez Ÿ Christopher Clay Jones Ÿ Brian Hall

Written and directed by James Domine

Music by the Screaming Clams

Choreography by Inga Stamboltsyan

Assistant Director Sandra Tinto

Stage Manager Brent Molina

 

Actors Forum Theatre

10655 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood. (818) 506-0600

May 16-18, May 23-25, May 30-June 1, June 6-8 and June 13-14.

Friday and Saturday evening performances are at 8 pm.

Sunday matinees at 2 pm.

 

Tickets: $20 general admission, $15 students and seniors.

Call for reservations

(818) 347-4807

Children under 16 not admitted.

For more information visit the Tomahawk web site: www.screamingclams.com

 

Tomahawk, a musical play by James Domine, mixes elements of tragedy and comedy in a realistic treatment of contemporary life in suburban Los Angeles. Based on the novel The Naked Man, it is written in a pithy vernacular, the characters act out a true-to-life millennial drama that is both philosophical and farcical in equal measure. Episodes of love, war, lust and betrayal are woven into a counterpoint of governmental conspiracy, police brutality, missing beer and drunken buffoonery as the conflicting emotions of youth evolve into the delusional quandary of middle-age. The main theme of Tomahawk is a quest for truth, and what happens as a result of its absence, obscurity and elusiveness.

  

Tomahawk has presence, sass, and depth. It stands alone as the most memorable play I've seen in recent years. The play made me feel included, as if the author were present during the hundreds of sideways conversations I've had in bars and alleys through the years. Domine is exceptional at character recognition and development. The music has spirit, the script is evocative, delving into a range of political, social and spiritual issues. This play did a great job of bestowing street cred upon us, challenging our notions of who we are today.”
-Kathi Flood, author and artist