we start in manhattan a new queer musical written by ariella serur and sav souza
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ABOUT THE SHOW
WHEN A ONE NIGHT STAND turns into a cross- country road trip, two strangers find themselves in a month-long crash course on one another, and they’re down for the journey - as long as love doesn’t hitch a ride. We Start In Manhattan is a sexy and tender romantic comedy about how 3,000 miles, 30 days, and 1 strap on can force us to get deep with each other and - ultimately - ourselves.
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DEVELOPMENT HISTORY
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2021:
Much like many of us, We Start In Manhattan was accidentally conceived on a date!
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Concert at Greenroom 42
(Sold out, hundreds of Livestreams,
Viral Tiktok with over 1 Million views)
2022:
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While in 1776 on Broadway Ariella & Sav spent time between shows writing on a keyboard they carried up 6 floors to their dressing rooms.
2022:
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2023:
Concert at 54 Below ft. cast of 1776
(sold out in 3 days)
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2023:
Week-long workshop at Vassar’s Powerhouse Theater who then presented an NYC industry presentation of the show in November 2023
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2023/24
NAMT awarded Live & In Color with a 2024
Frank Young Fund For New Musicals Writers Residency Grant for its work supporting the development
of We Start In Manhattan in their 2023 musical workshop
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Representation:
Rachel Ellicott - Paradigm Talent Agency
rellicott@paradigmagency.com