Water Riot in Beta Sept 16

Derek discusses development of Water Riot in Beta for Chicago Performs at The Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago.

Everything is coming together for the first public presentation of Water Riot as a work-in-process! Check out this cast!

The Team 

Derek Lee McPhatter - Writer, Host 

Michael Przygoda - Composer, Bandleader

Casey Robards, DMA -  Music Director

Jerrell L. Henderson - Director 

Myra Boone - Producer 

Meika Sha - Lead Guitar 

Steve Corley  - Drums 

Costume Design - Sal Yvat 

Casting Consult - Karissa J. Murrell Myers

Here’s an excerpt of the Demo for Upload Me, composed by Mike, performed by Nicole Michelle Haskins in 2020.

I’m really thrilled to be at this stage of the process, finally sharing what we’ve got with a public audience. The story is coming along, the characters are coming to life and the music is really shaping up to something exciting.

The MCA has provided a lot of support to make this work possible, and I’m looking forward to continuing to grow the show into the future.

But for now: we’re gonna WATER RIOT Sept 16 @ 7:30 PM.

Part of Chicago Performs 2022, also featuring work from Erin Kilmurray and Bimbola Akinbola. More info here!