Michael Meth – Concept, Book and Lyrics
MICHAEL METH – Concept, Book and Lyrics
Mike’s first musicals were produced when he was in his twenties and include the cult hit, “Metro – the Disaster Musical” at the New Playwrights Theatre in Washington DC. While a top Creative Director, writer and producer in the Experiential marketing business, his work took him to New Orleans where it was love at first sight (and taste). It was obvious to Mike that a stage story simply “set” in New Orleans couldn’t adequately capture the unique feeling of the culture. Instead, he created a participatory “experience” of New Orleans as the immersive musical, “Last Night at the Rue Bayou”.
Martee LeBow – Composer
MARTEE LeBOW – Composer
Martee was a singer and pianist at age 3, a songwriter at ten and a major-label recording artist at 19. Her debut album, produced by the legendary Charlie Calello, featured a Who’s Who of New York session royalty.
As an Atlantic recording artist, she released two more acclaimed albums, “Love’s a Liar” and “Crimes of the Heart.” As a songwriter signed to multiple publishing companies, her writing talent was recognized by many recording artists, among them Dusty Springfield, who recorded Martee’s co-write with Will Jennings, “Roll Away.” Throughout her career, her music has reflected a powerful connection to the music of New Orleans. (she is convinced she lived a past life on the bayou!) Her deep feeling for and knowledge of the rhythms of New Orleans are the heartbeat of Last Night of the Rue Bayou.
Tracey Conyer Lee - Director
TRACEY CONYER LEE – Director
TRACEY CONYER LEE is a true multi-hyphenate artist with three decades of credits. An award winning director and script consultant with off-Broadway and regional credits, Ms. Lee’s passion is new work development. Current projects include Half Me, Half You as Associate Director to Broadway’s Zhailon Levingston. She has starred in original off-Broadway, regional and international productions, most recentlythe off-Broadway premiere of Chasing Grace. She recurs in seasons 3-6 and currently in season 8 of FBI on CBS. She returns to Alabama Shakespeare Festival in May and is an audiobook narrator of both fiction and non. TLee’s award winning playwriting includes being published alongside her most lauded peers, colleagues and inspirations in the anthology 25 Plays From The Fire This Time Festival (Methuen). Her plays have been produced in NYC, Chicago, Nashville, DC and NJ. She is currently commissioned by Palm Beach Dramaworks in Florida. Tracey is a proud alto in the Tony Award honored and Grammy nominated Broadway Inspirational Voices and a Professional Presence and Speaker Development Coach with Ovation. For more: www.traceyconyerlee.com
Irwin Fisch – Music Supervisor
SETH FARBER – Musical Director
Seth is a producer, arranger, vocalist, keyboards (piano, synth) and accordion player.
Seth has played and conducted dozens of Broadway shows, and worked with
numerous artists, including Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi, Odetta, Gregg Allman, John Prine,
Joan Osborne, and Willy DeVille.
Irwin Fisch – Music Supervisor
IRWIN FISCH – Music Supervisor
Irwin Fisch is an Emmy-nominated arranger, composer and performer who creates music for media and live performance. He has scored numerous television movies and composed hundreds of scores and songs for advertising. His arrangements have been heard by millions on broadcasts of the Kennedy Center Honors, the Tony Awards and the Super Bowl; live on stage with Bette Midler, Beyonce, Barbra Streisand; and in Tony-nominated Broadway musicals. He also serves as arranger and co-producer of musical performances for New York City’s annual 9/11 Commemoration at Ground Zero. Irwin is a Professor of Screen Scoring at NYU and a long-time disciple of Professor Longhair and other New Orleans greats. His experience, expertise and musical excellence make him an ideal choice for our creative team.
Tracey Conyer Lee - Director
JULIO AGUSTIN – Choreographer
Julio Agustín (he/él/theirs) is an award nominated choreographer and director: Audelco for Sweet Charity @ New Haarlem Arts Theatre, NYC; Syracuse Area Live Theatre for In the Height @ Hangar Theatre; and Houston Press Theatre Awards for Guys and Dolls @ Theatre Under the Stars. He has performed in six Broadway productions and earned his Bachelor of Music degree from The Florida State University and Master’s in Directing from Penn State. He is the author of The Professional Actor’s Handbook: From Casting Call to Curtain Call, 2nd edition. Represented by Susan Gurman Agency. JulioAgustin.com// @JulioAgustinNYC
Irwin Fisch – Music Supervisor
RAQUEL M. JACKSON – Set Design
Raquel M. Jackson is the founder and creative director of Equipose Designs, a multidisciplinary studio crafting visually compelling environments and brand experiences. Her work spans scenic, experiential, and event design, with a focus on storytelling through space, texture, and detail. New Orleans credits include design work for Essence Festival activations, French Quarter hospitality spaces, and cultural events across the city. With a background in creative direction and production, Raquel brings a thoughtful, collaborative approach to every project. She is proud to contribute to Last Night at the Rue Bayou.
Irwin Fisch – Music Supervisor
SHAUNA LEONE – Costume Design
Shauna Leone is a New York City-based Costume Designer for film, television, and theater. Having lived in New Orleans for nearly a decade, she is an alumni member of The NOLA Project. Some of her work with The Nola Project includes last year’s Clown Bar 2 at The Allways Lounge, The Henchman in the NOMA Sculpture Garden, Men On Boats, and Marie Antoinette. She was most recently an Assistant Costume Designer on the CBS TV series The Equalizer, starring Queen Latifah. She is excited to be a part of The Rue Bayou team, helping to bring a new theatrical production to life!
Irwin Fisch – Music Supervisor
Tracey Conyer Lee - Director
MARK RUBINSKY and TONY CASTRIGNO (MTTM Theatrics – Producers)
CHAD ERIC MURNANE and AMBER SNEAD (Murnane Casting) – Casting
Murnane Casting, led by Chad Eric Murnane, CSA, and Amber Snead, CSA, casts for Broadway, tours, and regional theatre. Recent projects include tours of TINA, Dear Evan Hansen, Mrs. Doubtfire, The Sound of Music, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and Kinky Boots. We regularly collaborate with major theatres nationwide, including Arena Stage, Asolo Rep, Bay Street, Denver Center, Goodspeed, and The Hollywood Bowl. Learn more at MurnaneCasting.com.
MARK RUBINSKY and TONY CASTRIGNO (MTTM Theatrics – Producers)
MARK RUBINSKY and TONY CASTRIGNO (MTTM Theatrics) – Producers
Partners Mark Rubinsky and Tony Castrigno are two theater-lovers whose early careers on Broadway led to decades of large scale, multimedia experiences for corporate theater; they have applied their skills gleaned from decades of production to bring this immersive musical experience to life. Mark and Tony were represented off-Broadway by MEXODUS (NY Times Critics Pick) as well as Rock & Roll Man (New World Stages), and on Broadway by A Christmas Carol starring Jefferson Mays. They produced Falling in Love with Mr. Dellamort – at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (Critics Pick) and headed to London as well the Audio Musical Drama version which can be streamed on The Broadway Podcast Network. Their LGBTQ Horror/Comedy Feature Film Summoning Sylvia is streaming exclusively on STARZ and is available on Video on Demand. They have a number of musical projects in development including Your Friend, Julia – a musical celebrating the remarkable influence of 23 letters and how the reclusive Julia Sand transformed the presidency of Chester Arthur and the are executive producers on The Mayor of Harlem: The Bill “Bojangles” Robinson Story.
Lisa Dozier Shacket (LDK Productions) - General managers
LISA DOZIER SHACKET (LDK Productions) – General Managers
LDK Productions is a New York City-based theatrical management firm founded in 2007 by Lisa Dozier Shacket. The spirit of an immersive work such as Last Night at Rue Bayou resonates deeply with Lisa Dozier Shacket and the LDK team’s passion for innovative new work, and they are all thrilled to be a part of such a passionate creative team and to be collaborating with MTTM Theatrics.
Recent credits: Mama I’m a Big Girl Now, Pen Pals, A Guide for the Homesick, Cellino v. Barnes, The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers, Anthony Rapp’s Without You (Off Broadway, San Francisco, Japan), Little Girl Blue (New World Stages), Katsura Sunshine’s Rakugo (New World Stages), Be More Chill (Broadway, Off Broadway, London, Tokyo), the immersive theatrical adaptation of the film Sideways, Emergence (Off Broadway), Tennessee William’s The Night of the Iguana (Off Broadway), Skates: A New Musical (Chicago), A Lovely Sunday for Creve Coeur, Letter to Harvey Milk (Off-Broadway, London).