EXPERIENCE A FIRST LOOK
AT
RITA: MORE THAN A MEMORY
A glimpse into the world, music, and memories of this original musical inspired by the life of Rita Hayworth.
Filmed by Brian Goldfarb
THE JOURNEY OF RITA
RITA: More Than a Memory explores the life of Rita Hayworth through the lens of her advancing Alzheimer's disease. As memories fade and resurface, the musical journeys through her extraordinary career, her relationships, and the experiences that shaped her life.
WANT TO LEARN MORE?
Watch the extended presentation below featuring scenes, songs, and moments from the New York Theatre Barn residency—and discover the story behind the musical.
Excerpts from Rita: More Than A Memory Co-written by Bettina Covo and Cheryl Stern, directed/choreographed by Joe Barros & Héctor Flores Jr. with arrangements by Tom Kochan, Bruce De La Cruz, Music Director and an all Latina cast featuring:
Karmine Alers, Luis Villabon, Gabby Boera, Claudia Mulet, Sandre Marante, Bryan Ernesto Menjivar, Jose Ozuna, Liah Severino and Stephanie "Bibi" Marie Perez
NY Theater Barn's presentation
of excerpts from RITA: More Than A Memory an original musical about the life and career of iconic Hollywood star Rita Hayworth seen through the fractured lens of Rita's late stage Alzheimer's disease.
Co-choreographers Joe Barros and Hector FLores Jr worked with this phenomenal cast putting together a workshop featuring two of the show's songs at NY Theater Barn's recent Choreography Lab
featuring
Karmine Alers, Luis Villabon, Gaby Lopez, Jessie Lawyer, Jose Ozuna and Mikey Anthony Sylvester
photographs/filming by Brian Goldfarb
HELP BRING RITA TO THE NEXT STAGE
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We are preparing for the next critical phase of RITA: More Than a Memory—a full developmental workshop of the musical.
To make that happen, we are seeking to raise $100,000 in development funding.
This workshop will allow us to further develop and refine the script, score, choreography, and staging while bringing together performers and creative artists to fully explore the piece in preparation for future production opportunities.
If RITA resonates with you, we invite you to become part of its next chapter.
Whether through a financial contribution, an introduction to potential investors, or simply sharing the project with others, your support will help move RITA one step closer to the stage.
Consider making a tax-deductible donation to New York Theatre Barn
and become an integral part of the journey.
Please contact:
Kate Trammell at NY Theatre Barn
kate@nytheatrebarn.org
https://www.nytheatrebarn.org/donate
Please be sure to designate your donation is for RITA
photographs/filming by Brian Goldfarb