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DANTE RUSSO
(1982 - )Nationality: USA
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Dante Russo is a graduate of Emerson College with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting and Directing. While at Emerson, he spent semesters in Boston, Los Angeles, and the Netherlands. For the Vital Theatre Company, he penned the book and lyrics to "Extraordinary" which won "Outstanding Music and Lyrics" at the 2005 International Fringe Festival in New York City. He also wrote the libretto to "RadiANT Ruby" (Vital Theatre Company) and "City of Silence" (2003 Workshop at the Boston Center for the Arts). He is currently working on "City of Silence" and the new song cycle "Broke Love." Dante lives in New York and is a proud member of Actors' Equity Association.
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Extraordinary Radiant RubyExtraordinary
Synopsis:
After meeting his deaf cousin Hope, nine year old Lester and his imaginary friend, Fred, take off on an adventure through the living room couch to search for her hearing! their journey takes them to the "Land of Quiet," where after meeting the Girl with Legs of Stone, Peter the Chocolate Eater, Lonely Lucy, and the meloDramatic Dustmites, they discover that differences are what make you EXTRAORDINARY!
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music by David F.M. Vaughn. Won "Outstanding Music And Lyrics" At the 2005 New York International Fringe Festival
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Male: 3 Female: 3 Other: the character of Hope signs all of her dialogue using American 'sign Language (ASL).
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Synopsis:
the story of seven year old Ruby Rubenstein and her younger brother, Petrie, comes to life as narrated by four goldfish. . . "Goldie and the Goldies!" Ruby is on a quest to become the most popular and well-known girl in school. . . and the world! But will this be at the expense of losing her radiance and subtle grace? This new musical takes you on a wild ride from television sets and lemonade stands to the oval office and the edge of the world!
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music by Rob Baumgartner, Jr
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