Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog-Live Casting Announced

April 14, 2011 - PRLog -- The cast for Chinese Pirate Productions’ live stage adaptation of the cult favorite web series “Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog” has been officially set. After a competitive casting process, the three lead characters are Nathan Turner in the title role of Dr. Horrible, Michael Minto as the blustery Captain Hammer, and YouTube sensation and singer/songwriter Jane Lui as Penny (www.janelui.com). Ensemble members Michael Nieto, Susan Hammonds, Adina Silva, Claire Kaplan, Zack Wolfe, and Thomas Lokensgard round out the cast.

The musical "tragi-comedy" web series, created by writer/director Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly), was adapted for the stage by Lowe.  The show will feature musical arrangements and orchestrations by Musical Director Brian Hammond, sets by award winning Scenic Designer David Weiner (700 Sundays - La Jolla Playhouse and Broadway),  Lighting design by Chris Rynne (How the Grinch Stole Christmas-the Old Globe Theatre), costumes by Jannifer Mah, and introducing choreographer Karen Li.

The show will run in repertory with GAM3RS: the Play at the 10th Avenue Theatre in downtown San Diego from July 16-30th as part of Gam3rCon, a weeklong convention celebrating the world of video games an interactive entertainment. Gam3rCon coincides with Comic-Con International.

Advance tickets for Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog -LIVE- in San Diego are currently available at Brown Paper Tickets.  An advance sale discount price of $25 will be available until June 1st, when tickets will go to $30 online, and $35 at the door.

About Chinese Pirate Productions & Andy Lowe
Based in San Diego California, Chinese Pirate Productions seeks to build partnerships, in order to better tell stories with artistic projects that speak to and for a community. Andy Lowe was co-founder and Producing Artistic Director of the San Diego Asian American Repertory Theatre from 1995-2005 and oversaw more than 35 full stage productions. A recipient of an official mayoral commendation, Andy has worked with award winning author Joanne Oppenheim to develop her book Dear Miss Breed for stage at the Lyceum Theatre in 2007. Directing credits include: Trying to find Chinatown ('98), Cleveland Raining ('99), F.O.B. ('01), The Goddess  Of  Flowers ('02),  Fentor ('03), Dear Miss Breed ('07), UCSD AATF 3, 4, 5 ('08-'10), Letters to a Student Revolutionary ('10), and Naomi Iizuka's This Girl I Used to Know ('10).

About Gam3rCon:
Gam3rCon 2011 takes place from July 19-24 at the 10th Avenue Theatre in downtown San Diego. Gam3rCon will bring focus to the world of interactive entertainment, from the earliest traditions of dice and cards to the latest innovations in digital gaming experiences. With a fully experiential and tech savvy environment showcasing the latest gaming technology, Gam3rCon will be THE destination event for interactive entertainment enthusiasts during the week of Comic Con International.  
www.Gam3rCon.com

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