“Breathe” .. maybe you were in the audience at the ‘97 Philly Fringe Festival performance — or at the official premier in 1999 at the Bailiwick Repertory in Chicago — or at the Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival production in 2004.
Here’s another chance to see it…if find yourself in Dallas in next fall (2009) between October 9 and November 8 — Head over to the Uptown Players for their production of “Breathe.” Catch 1 of 18 performances. Who knows? You might even run into us there!
Visit Uptown Players website for details:
http://www.uptownplayers.org/season.htm

Dreamlight Theatre Company’s next installment of “Bright Lights” — a concert series dedicated to showcasing the work of emerging composers and lyricists in musical theatre — will feature several of our songs. Join us at The TRIAD NYC on September 28th if you can!

Also featuring works by:
Brian Mazaferri - Chicago
Alan Schmuckler & Michael Mahler - Chicago
Matt Conner - Washington D.C.

Performed by:
Christina Decicco (Wicked)
Jared Gertner (Spelling Bee, Little Shop of Horrors)
Jesse Johnson (Glory Days)
Randy Redd (Parade, Ring of Fire)
Josephine Roberts (How the Grinch Stole X-Mas)
Kathy Voytko (Pirate Queen, The Frogs, Oklahoma)
Also: Mariand Torres, Priscilla Cuellar, Stephen Smith & Kurt Boehm.

Directed and hosted by: Billy Bustamante
Music Direction by:Jasper Grant
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 7:00pm
The TRIAD NYC, 158 W. 72nd St., New York

Tickets: $15 with two drink minimum
Purchase at Dreamlight Website:
Http://www.dreamlighttheatre.org

And check out these links to articles in Playbill and Broadway World:
http://broadwayworld.com/viewcolumn.cfm?colid=32120
http://www.playbill.com/news/article/121083.html

our time at the EUGENE O’NEILL THEATER CENTER was fantastic! - 12 days working on our new musical COUSINS GRIMM with seven wonderful actors - book writer Ted Sod - director Michael Bush and musical director Steven Watkins - a dream come true for artists/writers … to work in such a magnificent setting doing what you love to do - totally inspired and inspiring.

now we’re back home dealing with the day to day to day … and of course making art and music …
working on several musical theater projects simultainiously - rewrites for COUSINS GRIMM - revisiting DAVID’S HEART - shopping Q and BREATHE …

in the visual art arena there are a few new crystal chandeliers in the works - a commission and a few for the showroom - also getting ready to install a new crystal chandelier @ the wexler gallery

what else ? … life is good … full of art and music … and love … ahhhhhhh!

the fabulous cast and crew of “Q” completed a successful run @ The Walnut Street Theatre Studio 5 as part of PLGTF 2008 - we are in the process of making a philadelphia cast recording - a “Q” cd will be available by summers end!!! - for more info contact us: info@biellomartin.com

we are also preparing for our “Cousins Grimm” summer workshop @ Eugene O’Neill Conference Center 7/28 to 8/8 -
there will be a presentation of the piece on 8/8/08
for tickets contact: http://www.oneilltheatercenter.org/cabaret.asp

what else ? … life is good … full of art and music … and love … ahhhhhhh!

Catch one of the TEN performances of “Q - the Songs of Martin & Biello” at The Walnut Street Theatre Studio 5 in June — as part of the Sixth Annual Philadelphia Gay & Lesbian Theatre Festival!

A musical revue originally written to celebrate Dan & Michael’s 25th anniversary as songwriters and life-partners, “Q” is loving, sexy, irreverent, and deeply joyous expression of life from an LGBT perspective — performed by an energetic ensemble of five - 2 women, 2 men, and the fabulous Tipsy – a self-described “transgoddess” who dispenses advice (“Q-tips”) with attitude and humor.

This production of “Q” Directed by Bill Felty
Musical Direction by Rob Blackwell
Starring: Amy Acchione, Aime Kelly, Michael Newman, Nicholas Park, and
Gregg Pica

Wednesday, June 18th @ 8pm (opening night)
Thursday, June 19th @ 8pm
Friday, June 20th @ 8pm
Saturday, June 21st @ 8pm
Sunday, June 22nd @ 7pm (note 7pm curtain)
Tuesday, June 24th @ 8pm
Wednesday, June 25th @ 8pm
Thursday, June 26th @ 8pm
Friday, June 27th @ 8pm
Saturday, June 28 @ 8pm (closing night)

Walnut Street Theatre Studio 5
825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
tickets $17.50 (students $10.) - 215-922-1122 / www.pgltf.org/tickets

Three Biello/Martin songs will be performed in:
“Fresh: New Musicals. Stripped.”
Produced by Philadelphia Music Theater Works
Friday, June 13, 8 PM
The Ethical Society - Rittenhouse Square
Visit: www.phillymusictheater.org

Q - the Songs of Martin & Biello - june 18-28th - Walnut Street Theatre studio 5
10 perfromances - tickets: www.pgltf.org/tickets
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Three Biello/Martin songs will be performed in:
Fresh. New Musicals. Stripped. - 6/13/08
The Ethical Society - Rittenhouse Square
tickets: www.phillymusictheater.org
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Martin and Biello, and their song “Table 3″ — performed by Erin Dilly — are featured on the new BMI Songbook Podcast. The podcast series, launched in February, includes 20 award-winning songs selected from 100s submitted by members and alumni from the Tony honored workshop!!!
Visit: www.bmi.com/podcasts/affiliate_a/band/Erin%20Dilly
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In The Living Room - 5/4/08
aghast and agog - hosted by Lis & Mike Kalogris - curated by Eileen Tognini
theatrical amusement “THE NEST” concocted by Dan Martin & Michael Biello
performed by Myra Bazell - Jillian Louis - Anthony Pirollo
costume by Psydde Delicious
by invitation
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Namoli Brennet — with a new CD “Singer Shine Your Light” — returns to Philly for an intimate concert on Sunday May 25 here at the Biello Martin Studio. Seating is very limited so email steve@biellomartin.com if you’d like details. Check out Namoli’s performance here last year by visiting:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CeR81zD-ko
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And don’t miss:
“SKIN – the Photography of JOE BOWMAN”
— Joe incorporated Michael’s light sculptures in some of the photos in this exhibit
AXD Gallery – www.a-x-d.com/gallery/future
Opening Reception May 2 5pm – 8pm
Exhibit runs through May 31 Wed-Sat noon-6pm
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Finally, the shimmering Biello Martin Studio is available for rent as an intimate performance space – and Melange Theatre is taking advantage of it this weekend:
Melange Theatre
Saturday, April 12 8 pm Tickets $15
Visit www.melangetheatreinfo.info
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One last thing… as Dan’s Spring Song Lab workshop series winds down, we’re pleased to announce that one attendee, lyricist Z. Mulls is the 2008
GRAND Prize winner of the International Songwriting Competition!
Congratulations Z.!!! Visit www.zmulls.co
… and watch this space if you think you might be interested in attending Dan’s next workshop series, or better yet email steve@biellomartin.com to make sure you receive related announcements!

Check out the April 2008 edition of American Style Magazine, article “if Walls could Talk” — about Philly curator Eileen Tognini’s country farmhouse. That’s Michael’s lighting creation pictured on page 67!

Hi! - I’m leading a Songwriting Workshop on Wednesdays, starting March 5 – April 23 (8 sessions),
7:00-9:00 p.m here at the studio - 148 North 3rd in Old City Philadelphia.  A few slots remain and all levels of experience are welcome, including beginners and those of you who may be primarily writers or poets but want to explore how to set your words to music.  – Thanks! Dan

Explore the craft of songwriting and grow as a songwriter
in a supportive & nurturing environment - $150 for 8 sessions.
To register or for more info contact Dan at
dan@biellomartin.com / 215-923-8737

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For more information about our studio/showroom, e-mail us at info@biellomartin.com.

Cheers,

B&M