Ivan Menchell

Yesterday was the first presentation of our new musical, SOUND OF THE SILK ROAD! What a joy and inspiration to collaborate with and ! And incredible to watch these remarkably talented actors so deftly handle 29 hours of countless rewrites and then perform like that’s the way it’s always been. And to end up with something that felt seamless, was laugh out loud funny, and genuinely moving is more than this writer could have hoped for. Deepest gratitude. 🙏🏼🫶🏼🙏🏼

SOUND OF THE SILK ROAD
Book: Ivan Menchell
Lyrics: Elyssa Samsel & Kate Anderson
Music: Peter Kam
Music Direction: Daniel Green
Direction: Gabriel Barre

Producers:
• Nederlander Worldwide Productions
• Robert Nederlander, Jr.
• Shanxi Tourism Group’s Legend Performances

Stage Manager: Ada Zhang
Music Assistant: Alexander Greenberg
Rehearsal Pianist: Jon Bauerfeld
Kuiban Musician: Xuyan Xiao
Mandarin Translation: Cheng “Vivi” He
Associate Director: Ashley Wren Collins
Production Assistant: Andrew Martini
Translator/Project Coordinator: Michael Liu
NWP/General Manager: Geoff Cohen
General Manager: Turnkey Theatrical
Executive Producer: Don Franz
Casting: Michael Cassara, CSA
duka .music .xiao.xx

Now that the sand has settled (iykyk), a proper thank you. — Readings and workshops are an essential part of the process of developing a new musical. And the way you all enter with no expectations and full commitment is truly an inspiration, not only for art, but for life. Your bodies are used to mold movement, your voices to shape music, and your characterizations to clarify story. And you leave it ALL in the room, then go off to perform an exhaustive track in Hades, Moulin, Hamilton, Mozart, and whatever other shows you’re in or auditioning for. You are equal parts artist and athlete, and you are deeply appreciated on the other side of the table. You inspire and energize, not just for this piece but for everything I’m working on. 🙏🏼✍️ xo

Dean John - Wilson
Joaquin Pedro Valdes
Aimie Atkinson
Kok-Hwa Lie
Desmonda Cathebel
Red Concepción
Poppy-Mei Soon
Maya Britto
Mia Tsang
Deena Kapadia
Lucy Park
Samantha Ho
Jessica Saisang-Rowe
Maiya Hikasa
Serenar Douch
Jasmine Triadi
Joshian Angelo Omana
Tau-En Chien
Ethan Le Phong
Xander Pang
Michael Lin
Kevin Tristan
Sebastian Lim-Seet



.pedro.valdes tsang .kapadia ._

The OG Barrow Gang. ❤️🔥 Reuniting with these gentlemen feels like coming home. Grateful for the opportunity, the journey, and the creative collaboration that became Bonnie & Clyde.