ANNOUNCING THE “LOVE IS AFOOT!” WORKSHOP PRESENTATION!
It’s happening! Friends and neighbors, this August in Reading, PA, the producers are putting on a staged workshop at the Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College!
JORDAN ECK as JOSEPH SMOOT NIBLEY
MARY KATE FOLEY as ROSE MARIE PEDALS
ALEX KRICK as NARRATOR JOE
SIERRA NAOMI as MILLIE LISKUSKY
MICHAEL PARDO as MR. LISKUSKY
JULIA KERSHETSKY as IRIS SMOOT NIBLEY
JOEL GORI as LUIGI BELMONTE
DOMINIQUE DUARTE as RENITA
HANNAH BONNETT as MISS GENKONNER, EDNA, BOWLER
CLIFFORD JO’ANDREW PINES as ROY WHITE
H. LYSIA MOGFORD as HIGH HEELED WOMAN, JOAN, BOWLER
KYLE CONRAD as BUZZ NELSON, CORONER, FATHER MURPHY
MAURA MALARKEY – ENSEMBLE
MEGAN CARNEY – ENSEMBLE
STEVEN GEHRINGER – ENSEMBLE
DEAN FICHTHORN as POLICEMAN
TYLER RAVERT – ENSEMBLE
Reading FilmFEST
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Global Music Awards
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Bare Bones International Music & Film Festival
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Love Wins International Film Festival
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IFS, Independent Filmmakers Showcase, LA Film Festival
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Las Vegas International Film/Screenplay Festival
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Las Vegas International Film/Screenplay Festival
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Moondance International Film Festival
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Evolution International Film & Screenwriting Competition
Set mostly in the 1940s, “Love Is Afoot!” is a musical romantic comedy about two love-struck sweethearts and their struggle to be together. The story chronicles the life and times of Joe Smoot-Nibley and his journey for acceptance and quest to find his “sole-mate.”
Joe’s a hopeless romantic, in love with the girl of his dreams and more specifically, her feet! That girl is Rose Marie Pedals, and she loves, adores, and understands Joes’ desires because she’s got a “thing” for feet herself.
But because it’s labeled a forbidden love by society and because they’re from different socio-economic classes, they’re pulled apart again and again. It’s through sage love advice from a magical Italian shoe cobbler and through song and dance, that they learn about the importance of acceptance, love and staying true to oneself.
“Love Is Afoot!” offers something different. Foot and shoe love are used as a metaphor for anyone who’s ever felt different or been discriminated against and we illustrate this sentiment in the most outrageous way possible. Plus, by setting the story in the 1940s, it not only heighten the tension but it allows us to play with some taboos in the silliest way possible.
“Love Is Afoot!” pays loving tribute to Golden Era of musicals of 1940s and 1950s, so all the music of the musical is Big Band, Swing and hot Jazz. Through the incredible talents of Perry Sachs (SNL/Happy Madison), Tim Davis (Glee/Boy Band) and the legendary jazz musician Kevin Guillaume, the “Love Is Afoot!” soundtrack contains 13 songs & 5 instrumentals. Over 60 minutes of music!
With an unparalleled level of stress, anger and fear in the country and the world right now, people need an escape hatch. They need a reminder on how to love one another and mostly they need to laugh again. Given the funny escapism that “Love Is Afoot!” offers, it’s the perfect ‘feel-good’ antidote for these troubled times.
“While our irreverent comedy may be the yoke that steers “Love Is Afoot!,” music is the engine that makes it fly!”
-P. Sachs
(In order of appearance in the musical)
Learn more about the the music ! Hover over the song and click the “LINK” symbol not the magnifying glass
Michael LaFata brings his unique life experience to Love Is Afoot! With a financial investment and business background as well as a passionate involvement in the world of creative arts, Michael has been able to weave both disciplines, improbably though successfully, allowing for left brain/right brain harmony. READ MORE
Perry came to Los Angeles from Washington D.C. in 1994. With his razor-sharp wit, gregarious personality and penchant for off-color subjects, he found his home away from home at the Groundling Theater and Acme Comedy Theater. While in the midst of his comedic training, Perry, and three of his closest friends, founded the sketch group The Joke Pimps. READ MORE
Since debuting at age 9 at Radio City, Laura Bell Bundy has originated the stage roles of Tina in Ruthless (Outer Critics/ Drama Desk Noms), Amber in Hairspray, Elle in Legally Blonde (Tony Nom) & played Glinda in Wicked. She recently received an Ovation nomination for her role of Charity in Reprise 2.0’s ‘Sweet Charity.’ READ MORE
Interested in hearing Tim Davis? Chances are, you already have. Tim Davis has worked on over 100 feature films and television shows, including The Lion King, Beauty and The Beast, Indiana Jones, the entire 6 seasons on Fox’s hit series Glee, The Goldbergs, American Horror Story, American Idol, The Oscars, and more. In fact, it’s hard to escape Davis’s musical mark. READ MORE
Kevin Guillaume was born into show business! As the son of two-time Emmy & Grammy winning actor Robert Guillaume, he was introduced to the business at an early age. His first job in the business was at 9 years old in “Porgy & Bess” in Israel. It was one of those old State Dept. Tours. They visited Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Jafa… and it was MAGICAL!!!!! READ MORE
Santo D. Marabella, MBA, DSW, The Practical Prof®, 2018 Reading Eagle Entertainment Newsmaker of the Year, is an author, playwright, filmmaker, speaker and educator who creates, produces and distributes “edu-tainment that makes a difference”. He is author of two books: “The Lessons of Caring,” (2018) and, “The Practical Prof: Simple Lessons for Anyone Who Works,” (2014), READ MORE
It’s happening! Friends and neighbors, this August in Reading, PA, the producers are putting on a staged workshop at the Miller Center for the Arts at Reading Area Community College!
Dear friends and neighbors, shoe lovers and overall feet aficionados, Hold on to your toes because the Producers have some BIG news to announce…. Stay tuned….
Love is afoot, no?
STAY TUNED FOR SOME GIGANTIC ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE PRODUCERS THIS YEAR!
If your not wearing these this holiday season… you’re missing out!
EXCLUSIVE Picture of MILLIE LISKUSKY’a 12-toed feet!
Say hello to our LOVE IS AFOOT! Thanksgiving mascot!
It’s true, socks are for losers. Everyone knows Foot-Gloves are superior where each toe gets it own sock!
Check it out and open up….. it’s so worth it.
The time is right for these flip flops…. all the cool kids are wearin’ em…. check it out!
MICHAEL LaFata
mike@laceyface.com
PERRY Sachs
perry@perrysachs.com
LAURA BELL Bundy
LBBTV Productions
SANTO D. Marabella
Santo@marabellallc.com
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