| THE OUTSIDERS Announces Launch of The Stay Gold Project, an Educational Initiative | |
| Posted by: Official_Press_Release 04:08 pm EDT 06/06/24 | |
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| THE OUTSIDERS Announces Launch of The Stay Gold Project An Educational Initiative Inspired by the New Broadway Show OutsidersMusical.com (New York, NY; June 6, 2024) – Producers of The Outsiders, the new musical based on the seminal novel by S.E. Hinton & Francis Ford Coppola's landmark motion picture, have announced the launch of a new educational initiative titled, The Stay Gold Project. Nominated for 12 Tony Awards including Best Musical, The Outsiders is now playing at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre (242 West 45th Street). To learn more about The Stay Gold Project, visit www.outsidersmusical.com/stay-gold. Click here to watch a video on the initiative. Published in 1967, The Outsiders was written by a then 15-year-old Susie Hinton who was inspired by her fellow classmates and what they were going through as teenagers growing up in Tulsa, OK. Over 50 years later, The Outsiders has sold close to 20 million copies and is a vital part of curriculums in schools around the world, translated into more than 30 different languages. The Outsiders is also credited with creating the Young Adult genre as we know it today. With a lead grant from the legendary notebook maker Moleskine, and support from global publisher Penguin Random House, The Outsiders is now working with the largest school system in the country, New York City Public Schools, to ensure the production is accessible and inclusive for today's students with a multifaceted initiative. This initiative, called The Stay Gold Project, includes three elements: First, thanks to these partners, The Outsiders will invite New York City Public School students to attend the show at no cost starting with performances in fall of 2024. The production has already committed to bringing at least 1000 students to attend performances for free and is seeking additional partners to expand the initiative and make this show accessible to as many students as possible. In coordination with the NYCPS Theater Program, the production has assembled a Youth Ambassador Council of twelve New York City Public School students who are participating in the process of bringing this new musical to Broadway. This group has attended tech rehearsals, early previews, and a roundtable discussion with the cast to provide insights from their perspective on how the show resonates with teenagers today. Finally, The Outsiders has committed to making educational resources about the show available to educators and young people at no cost. These resources center around a comprehensive study guide and are designed to tie in to middle and high school curriculums. "Our young people are the heart and soul of this city, and efforts like this combine the power of the arts, literacy, and student voice to say clearly to our kids – you and your experiences matter," said NYC Schools Chancellor David C. Banks. "I'm grateful to all of our partners and the producers of The Outsiders who are opening doors and creating opportunities for our kids through The Stay Gold Project." "We applaud the commitment of the producers, cast and crew of The Outsiders for investing in our students to engage with such artistry and meaningful theatre. The show's creative storytelling offers an inspiration for them and their peers to explore their own creativity, to embrace their own uniqueness," said NYC Schools Director of Theater Peter Avery. "We are thrilled to be part of The Stay Gold Project. This initiative is in alignment with the Moleskine Loves Students campaign and is a significant step forward in our mission to support and empower the student community." Says Giuseppe Rizzo, President of Moleskine America. Penguin Random House will also be donating over 1,000 copies of The Outsiders book to NYC Public School students attending the show as part of The Stay Gold Project. The cast is led by Brody Grant as Ponyboy Curtis, Sky Lakota-Lynch as Johnny Cade, Joshua Boone as Dallas Winston, Brent Comer as Darrel Curtis, Jason Schmidt as Sodapop Curtis, Emma Pittman as Cherry Valance, Daryl Tofa as Two-Bit Mathews, Kevin William Paul as Bob Sheldon and Dan Berry as Paul Holden. The company also includes Jordan Chin, Milena J. Comeau, Barton Cowperthwaite, Kevin Csolak, Tilly Evans-Krueger, Henry Gendron, RJ Higton, Wonza Johnson, Sean Harrison Jones, Maggie Kuntz, Renni Anthony Magee, SarahGrace Mariani, Melody Rose, Josh Strobl, Victor Carrillo Tracey, Trevor Wayne. Tickets are now available to purchase at Telecharge.com, by phone at 212-239-6200 and in person at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre box office (242 W 45th St, NYC). For more information, visit www.OutsidersMusical.com. The Outsiders features a book by Adam Rapp with Justin Levine, music and lyrics by Jamestown Revival (Jonathan Clay & Zach Chance) and Justin Levine, music supervision, arrangements & orchestrations by Justin Levine, choreography by Rick Kuperman & Jeff Kuperman and directed by Danya Taymor. The New York Post proclaims The Outsiders as "THE BEST NEW MUSICAL OF THE SEASON." "STUNNING THINGS ARE HAPPENING ON THE STAGE OF THE JACOBS THEATER. Refreshing. Gritty. Endlessly effective. The Outsiders has been made with so much love and sincerity. It is fair to call it golden," says The New York Times. Entertainment Weekly says, "The Outsiders has a heart of gold and THE POWER TO INSPIRE AN ENTIRE GENERATION." "AN EXHILARATING WORLD OF MOVEMENT WITH HIGH-OCTANE CHOREOGRAPHY," states New York Magazine. Time Out New York calls it "RAW AND MORE PULSE-POUNDING than anything else on Broadway right now." In Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1967, Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of "outsiders" battle with their affluent rivals, the Socs. This thrilling new Broadway musical navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. With a dynamic original score, The Outsiders is a story of friendship, family, belonging... and the realization that there is still "lots of good in the world." The Outsiders features Scenography by Tony Award nominees AMP featuring Tatiana Kahvegian, Costume Design by Sarafina Bush, Lighting Design by Tony Award winner Brian MacDevitt, Tony Award nominee Sound Design by Cody Spencer, Tony Award nominee Projection Design by Hana S. Kim, Special Effects Design by Jeremy Chernick & Lillis Meeh, Hair & Wig Design by Alberto "Albee" Alvarado, Makeup Design by Tishonna Ferguson, Sound Effects Specialist Taylor Bense, Creative Consultant Jack Viertel. Music Direction & Additional Orchestrations by Tony Award nominee Matt Hinkley. Casting is by Tara Rubin Casting/Xavier Rubiano, CSA. The Outsiders is produced by The Araca Group, American Zoetrope, Olympus Theatricals, Sue Gilad & Larry Rogowsky and Angelina Jolie. General management is by 321 Theatrical Management. Co-producers on Broadway include Betsy Dollinger, Jonathan & Michelle Clay, Cristina Marie Vivenzio, The Shubert Organization, LaChanze & Marylee Fairbanks, Debra Martin Chase, Sony Music Masterworks, Jamestown Revival Theater, Jennifer & Jonathan Allan Soros, Tanninger Entertainment, Tamlyn Brooke Shusterman, Geffen Playhouse/Howard Tenenbaum/Linda B. Rubin, Kevin Ryan, Mistry Theatrical Ventures, Galt & Irvin Productions, Tulsa Clarks, Paul & Margaret Liljenquist, Bob & Claire Patterson, Voltron Global Media, James L. Nederlander, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures, The John Gore Organization, Independent Presenters Network, Stephen Lindsay & Brett Sirota, Jeffrey Finn, Playhouse Square, Sue Marks, Indelible InK, Lionheart Productions, The Broadway Investor's Club, Starhawk Productions, Distant Rumble, Green Leaf Partnership, Michael & Elizabeth Venuti, Leslie Kavanaugh, Deborah & Dave Smith, Belle Productions, Chas & Jen Grossman, Miranda & Sahra Esmonde-White, Rungnapa & Jim Teague, Michael & Molly Schroeder, Casey & Chelsea Baugh, Jim & Emily Flautt, Jon L. Morris, Becky Winkler, William Moran Hickey Jr. & William Moran Hickey III, Oddly Specific Productions, Melissa Chamberlain & Michael McCartney, Rachel Weinstein, Wavelength Productions, Rob O'Neill & Shane Snow, Eric Stine, Cornice Productions and La Jolla Playhouse. The world premiere of The Outsiders was produced by La Jolla Playhouse, Christopher Ashley, Artistic Director & Debby Buchholz, Managing Director, in March 2023. About Moleskine At Moleskine, we believe in the timeless power of handwriting as an essential expression of human civilization, a powerful act to unleash the human genius and foster the development and sharing of literacy and knowledge. In a fast-paced technological era, we proudly celebrate the artistry of the human touch; the enduring pleasure of putting pen to paper to unleash your unique voice. We celebrate the solemn, thoughtful, and meditative gesture of the pen gliding across a blank page; the romance of crafting a personal story and to record a lifelong memory and leave a distinguished mark in all its unique beauty. Handwriting is both universal and deeply personal. It's a thoughtful way to express you true self and connect to others in a very intimate yet universally accessible way. PUT PEN TO PAPER AND UNLEASH YOUR UNIQUE VOICE. About Penguin Random House Penguin Random House, the world's largest trade book publisher, is dedicated to its mission of nourishing a universal passion for reading by connecting authors and their writing with readers everywhere. The company, which employs more than 10,000 people globally, was formed on July 1, 2013, by Bertelsmann and Pearson. As of April 1, 2020, Bertelsmann is full owner of the company. With more than 300 imprints and brands on six continents, Penguin Random House comprises adult and children's fiction and nonfiction print and digital English- German- and Spanish-language trade book publishing businesses in more than 20 countries worldwide. With over 15,000 new titles, and more than 600 million print, audio and eBooks sold annually, Penguin Random House's publishing lists include more than 80 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the world's most widely read authors. |
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