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SPIDER SALOFF
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Roar of the Butterfly, The
Synopsis:
Based on a true story, this musical comedy is a tour de force with characters everyone will fall in love with. In the tradition of Lilly Tomlin and Tracey Ullman, Saloff portrays eight different characters in this hystErical and moving new show. the roles include a sharp-tongued Scottish waitress, a faded stage star, a hair dresser from South Philly and even a bearded poet. the scene of the show revolves around a memorial service for Butterfly, an Asian drag queen who has been a colorful and inspirational character in the lives of the attendeesan unlikely and diverse group, all of whom are portrayed by Spider. the Roar of the Butterfly is a comedy with a message and contains poignant moments touching on subjects of diversity, human loss and dysfunctional relationships. Essentially, the Roar of the Butterfly is about how one unusual person's life affects so many others.
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Book, music And lyrics by Spider Saloff; Contributing music by Jim Sellers And Steve Ramsdell
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