[atlantaprog] Z-Axis members in Sisyphus

Three of us, yours truly, Jeff & Phillip, are appearing next weekend in *Sisyphus* - a rock opera composed by yours truly 20+ years ago (!). We are joined by Brian King (Lord Only) on guitar in the back-up band for the titular character, a pretentious glam/prog rock star circa 1973, played by Matthew Trautwein (Karma Lingo, The Lost Boys). The second lead, an obsessed teenage fan, *Billy*, is played by WREK personality Hart Deer, and the ensemble includes our own Z-Axis image-maker, Madeleine St. Romain. Full details are in the press release below. It's shaping up to be a great production, full of vintage sounds, over-the-top visuals, and more than a few genuinely funny moments. Hope to see you there! 

For immediate release - 

Gnosis Productions presents "Sisyphus"

A rock opera by Allen Welty-Green

Directed by MBDuMonde

Friday, July 27, & Saturday July 28, 8:00 PM

Eyedrum Art & Music Gallery

290 MLK Jr. Blvd.

Atlanta, GA

For directions, visit http://eyedrum.org

$10 at the door

Sisyphus is a rock opera steeped in the spirit of 1973! The plot centers around a pretentious glam/prog rock star of that era (Sisyphus), and an obsessed teenage fan (Billy). Along the way it touches on teen suicide, the mental health racket, TV talk shows, new age cults, and the music industry.

Composer & librettist Allen Welty-Green grew up in the 70s, and Billy is a composite of people he actually knew. The original concept came from a short story, "A Cry from the Crowd", by Curtis (aka C Ra) McGuirt, who also contributed some lyrics and music to the score. The character of Sisyphus was inspired by Ziggy Stardust-era David Bowie, Genesis-era Peter Gabriel, and many others. Matthew Trautwein (Karma Lingo, The Lost Boys) plays the title role, while WREK personality Hart Deer plays Billy. The music is performed by members of Welty-Green's band, Z-Axis, and others.

Sisyphus is directed by MBDuMonde, a former Atlantan now living in Lexington VA. During her time in Atlanta, Ms. DuMonde was involved with Seven Stages Theater and the Funny That Way performance troupe. She is currently artistic director of the Lexington Ensemble Theater.

For more information, contact Allen Welty-Green at agmedia@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx, 678-592-3870

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