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THE EXISTENTS
The New Rock Theatrical
...that will make you sweat!!!

Written by
Douglas Crawford
Ty Taylor
Jason Wooten



THE EXISTENTS
An Exclusive West Coast Premiere
Concert Presentation

Monday, October 8th, 2007 9:00PM
At the Legendary Whisky A Go Go


On the Sunset Strip
For Ticket Info: www.whiskyagogo.com
Box Office: 310-652-4202
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THE EXISTENTS

Starring
Ty Taylor(RockStar:INXS)
Eden Espinosa(Wicked)
Jason Wooten(We Will Rock You)
Carly Thomas-Smith(Rent)
Douglas Crawford(Jersey Boys)
Kyle Lowder(Bold &The Beautiful)
Deandra Williams(aka Countre Black)
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THE EXISTENTS

A live, rock-n-roll theatrical experience about the life of a rock-n-roll band. A "VH-1: Behind the Music"-esque formula to tell the story of a fictitious band, "The Existents", and their incredible and almost immediate climb to music superstardom. Along the way, the very dynamics that brought them to success, tears them apart, eventually, leading to tragedy.
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THE EXISTENTS

Rock-n-roll music using rock-n-roll mediums to tell a rock-n-roll story. The show, however, is also about life - any individual life. The characters that make up "The Existents" represent the archetypes that comprise any one's existence. By using a band as a metaphor for a single human life, the writers are able to examine from creation to death the intricate challenges and lessons that make us who we are.

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The Creatives and Performers

DOUGLAS CRAWFORD (Book/Additional Lyrics) Broadway: Tommy Tune’s revival of Grease! (Kenickie). Jersey Boys 1st National Tour. Recently, Douglas filmed and recorded Jesus Christ Superstar: One Night Only portraying Peter alongside Ted Neeley, Ben Vereen, and Jack Black, among others in Hollywood. He received an LA Robby Award nomination (Best Actor/Musical) for Michael Butler’s 30th Anniversary revival of Hair (Claude), and won for his performance in Lies & Legends... In Las Vegas, he's created roles in the American premieres of, both, We Will Rock You (Pop) and Notre Dame de Paris(Quasimodo). Regionally: Romeo & Juliet, Into the Woods, The Threepenny Opera, and Ben Hur. Film & TV: Born on the Fourth of July, Sunset Beach, Lincs, City Guys, VH-1 Behind the Music, The Tonight Show, & The Tony Awards. Douglas is co-author of the screenplay High Grade Resolution and is, currently, developing the television series The Wallyrus Show.


TY TAYLOR (Book/Music/Lyrics) Recently starred on CBS’ mega series Rockstar: INXS.(CD/DVD) and Chess The Musical AIDS Benefit. He’s a singer/songwriter/producer and is honored to have been the only African-American to play the title role in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on Broadway (CD). Broadway/Nat’l: We Will Rock You, Grease, Songs for a New World(CD), and The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber Concert with Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman. Top 10 hits – Dakota Moon/Elektra Records and has been on the road and shared stages with Eric Clapton, Tina Turner, Fiona Apple, Macy Gray, Dave Nevarro, Jerry Cantrell, Slash, Brian May . He wrote/arranged/produced the acclaimed children’s CD “I’m Ready.” Commercials. Jingles. Television. Carnegie-Mellon graduate. He's is currently working on his solo CD with producer, Oliver Lieber and his song, "My Song" scores much of the Olympic promotional commercials.

JASON WOOTEN (Book) – Was blessed to have fronted the band Queen, as well as members of Extreme, Deep Purple, Blue Oyster Cult and Toto. Broadway :The Bob Dylan/Twyla Tharp production, The Times They Are A Changin'; The Rocky Horror Show Live! where he played Riff Raff, Eddie and Doctor Scott; Jesus Christ Superstar (Simon); Footloose (Bickle); and Dance of the Vampires. He recently starred as Galileo Figaro in the American premiere of We Will Rock You in Las Vegas. Along with The Existents, Jason has authored works ranging from animated pictures and screenplays to musical comedies and plays.

Eden Espinosa (currently starring as "Elphaba" in "Wicked", here, in L.A.) One of Broadway's biggest rising stars, is thrilled to be a part of bringing THE EXISTENTS to Southern California, where she was born and raised. She has performed the role of Elphaba in "Wicked" to critical acclaim on Broadway, as well as the San Francisco stop on the national tour, and originating the role in the, current, L.A. production. She created the title character in Brooklyn, the Musical and performed it from the original workshop on through its Broadway run. You may have heard her on such recordings as Hair (BC/EFA benefit recording), The Maury Yeston Songbook; Bright Lights, Big City; and John McDaniel Live at Joe’s Pub.

Kyle Lowder (star of CBS' "The Bold & The Beautiful")Originally from St. Louis, Missouri, moved with his family to the east coast when he was three years old. Growing up thirty miles from New York City in Westchester County gave Kyle the opportunity to be affected by the performing arts at a very young age. An actor, singer, model and soap opera superstar, Kyle was cast as Brady Black on the NBC Daytime Drama series, Days of our Lives, a role that would later bring him a Daytime Emmy nomination and Soap Opera Digest Award win in 2003. With the popularity that ensued, Kyle performed the National Anthem for Major League Baseball and NBA games at venues including Dodger Stadium and Staples Center. Although a busy schedule prevented Kyle from fully pursuing any endeavors outside the show, he continued with his vocal training on a weekly basis. In the summer of 2005, Kyle decided to end his fulfilling run on Days of our Lives and put a hold on his acting career in order focus fully on a career in music. After more than a year away from the spotlight, and his music career up and running, Kyle was ready to make a return to television. Kyle Lowder can be currently seen starring as Rick Forrester on the CBS Daytime Drama, The Bold and the Beautiful - the most watched television show in the world! Kyle is thrilled to combine his love for theatre and rock-n-roll as a member of THE EXISTENTS in concert at the Whisky A Go Go.


Carly Thomas-Smith (previously "Maureen" in "Rent" on Broadway) Hailing from the Twin Cities area in Minnesota, Singer-Songwriter-Actress Carly Thomas-Smith grew up surrounded by the rich musical legacy of the Minneapolis Sound. She learned the ropes in the Minneapolis club scene, soaking up the influences of local artists, especially the dynamic vocalist Debbie Duncan. While still a teen, she put together her own band and landed a regular gig at a jazz club. Taking advantage of all the Twin Cities had to offer, Carly also cut her teeth on the stage, being cast in many local theatrical productions. At 17, she moved to New York to attend Sarah Lawrence College on a music scholarship where she studied vocal performance and theatre with some of the most esteemed teachers and artists from Manhattan. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence, Carly settled in New York City and performed at such prestigious venues as Birdland, the Rainbow Room and The Plaza, just to mention a few. Her career shifted gears when she was cast in the Broadway production of the Tony Award winning musical RENT. As an active member in the Broadway community, Carly proudly became a member of the acclaimed Broadway Inspirational Voices, a gospel choir comprised of Broadway singers, and performed with them at several marquee events, including the Tony Awards. Seeking sunnier climates and broader career opportunities, she relocated to Los Angeles, CA. In L.A., Carly solidified her place in the entertainment industry as a singer, actress, and songwriter. Her television appearances include 'Friends', 'Two and a Half Men', 'Enterprise', and 'Deadline'. She returned to the stage in 2004 as one of the leads in the U.S. premiere of the musical 'We Will Rock You', based on the music of Queen. As a vocalist, she’s performed with Patti Austin, Ali “Ollie” Woodson of the Temptations, Phil Perry and Tamyra Gray, as well as many local artists and corporate bands. She had the honor of being seen and heard on the Grammy nominated live CD/DVD 'Don Grusin’s: The Hang', performing with a group of legendary jazz musicians including Dave and Don Grusin, Lee Ritenour and Harvey Mason. As a budding songwriter, Carly was blessed to place 'In Time', a song she performed and co-wrote with the talented William Hanford Lee (aka Papalee), in the movie 'Hustle & Heat' starring Vivica A. Fox. Currently, she’s performing at private events, awaiting the festival premiere of 'A Detective Story', a film she recently wrapped, and planting seeds for her upcoming recording project. Carly has, proudly, been a part of THE EXISTENTS since the begining!

Deandra Williams a.k.a. Countre Black was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL. To two hard working parents. "I've been singing since I could talk and I grew up seeing so much that I always had something to write about. Most of my songs derive from things that I really been through. My mother found a few of my raps and threw them out - she felt like I was throwing her business in the streets. I saw and lived so much. It became my music. I moved out when I turned 18, stacked up my change and kept writing. My music is my HEART; I stayed in the STUDIO, and even did a tour with 95 south. They gave me my first shot. One night, a few years ago, this dude followed me home and tried to kill to me. I fought hard as I could and screamed for help. The police caught him and discovered he had killed three women. I was blessed. That's when I really started to go for it. I figure I'm here for a reason. I hit California and its been popping ever since. I've collaborated with a few well-known artists and it's been a blessing. Get ready World, I'm here now, and thrilled to be making history at the Whisky A Go Go as the newest member of THE EXISTENTS family!"

THE EXISTENTS
CAN YOU FEEL THE EXCITEMENT???
WATCH AS THIS SHOW EMERGES INTO SOMETHING
YOU MAY NEVER FORGET.

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Cast Available for Interviews!!!
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Integrity Publicity
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