The staged reading of the musical screenplay "Fairies" will be presented as part of The New York Musical Theatre Festival's Broadway USA series. The reading features a cast including Emmy nominees Wendy Robie and Jill Larson. "Fairies" is based on the award-winning short film of the same name and tells the story of a struggling gay teenager who uses magic to turn his homophobic town gay, only to later return their free will. The readings will take place on September 26th at 3pm and 7pm at the TBG Theatre in New York City.
The nārāyaṇīyam (pronounced naaraayaneeyam or IPA: [nɑːrɑːjəɳiːjəm]) condenses the Bhagavata Purana into 1034 verses, divided into one hundred dasakam, or cantos. The work occupies a very high place in Sanskrit literature, both because of the intense devotional fervour of the verses, and because of their extraordinary literary merit. Thenārāyanīyam is one of the most popular religious texts in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, and devout Hindus often recite it together in festivals and groups.
Nārāyanīyam is the story of Lord Narayana. It is a work consisting of 1034 slokas or verses, divided into 100 dasakams or chapters, each dasakam consisting of approximately 10 slokas. It is a condensed version of Bhagavata Purana, which consists of 18,000 slokas authored by Veda Vyasa. It is said that the work has the blessings of Lord Krishna or Guruvayoorappan, the presiding Deity of Guruvayur.
Narayaneeyam narrates a series of episodes from the Bhagavata Purana, choosing the most pious of the lot. The incarnations of Vishnu are traced with piety, Bhattathiri transforms the episodes into solemn prayers, pouring out his soul in total supplication before the Lord. The final dasaka, Kesadipaada Varnanam, embodies top-to-toe picture of little Krishna in all grace and glory .
Both as a poem and as a devotional hymn, Narayaneeyam occupies a very high place in Sanskrit literature.
Narayaneeyam is the master piece of Melpathur and is the most widely read of all his works.The poet depicts the image of Lord Guruvayurappan, in exemplary terms - "Sammohanam Mohanal Kantham Kanthinidhanathopi, Madhuram Madhurya Dhuryadapi, Soundaryotharathopi Sundaratharam"
The ‘Parayana' of Narayaneeyam is believed to possess the wonderful power of healing afflictions, both mental and physical, of the devotees. The "Nithyaparayana” of Narayaneeyam will enable the devotees to attain " Ayurarogyasoukhyam”.
Narayaneeya Sapthaham ( the recitation of Narayaneeyam and explaining the meaning to the public) is conducted in Guruvayur temple by Devaswom on the Narayaneeya Dinam and by others as offerings. It is done for seven consecutive days from early morning till 6.10 pm in the evening. Narayaneeya Sapthaham has started in Guruvayur in the early 50's. It takes about 5 hours to read the slokas and about 45 hours for explaining the slokas.
The day on which Narayaneeyam was completed, 28th Vrichikam, is celebrated by the Devaswom as Narayaneeyam day. Discourses and debates on Narayaneeyam written by Melpathur take place. Special functions are held at Melpathur Illapparambu also.
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Presented by The New York Theatre Festival & SPEAKproductions
FAIRIES
A staged reading of the musical screenplay at The New York Musical Theatre Festival
Book by Thomas Gustafson & Cory Krueckeberg Music by Jessica Fogle
Lyrics by William Shakespeare and Cory Krueckeberg
Cast includes Wendy Robie (Twin Peaks), Jill Larson (Opal -All My Children, 2x Emmy nominee)
Judy McLane (Mamma Mia), Peter Reardon (Urinetown), Mike Cannon (All Shook Up), Robb
Sapp (Wicked), Karen DiConecetto (UK pop group Daphne and Celeste), Steve Morgan (Good
Vibrations), Edward Prostak (Oliver), Darryl Winslow (Avenue Q), Luz Lor (Miss Saigon),
Becky Barta (Les Mis), Tina Stafford, Tedman Rapp, Justin Stoney and Jeffery Dinan.
SPEAKproductions proudly presents a staged reading of the musical screenplay FAIRIES -- based on the
award-winning short film, FAIRIES, that played in over 75 international film festivals. The reading is
being presented as part of the The New York Musical Theatre Festival’s Broadway USA series.
FAIRIES is a musical dream come true. Struggling with his homophobic community, Timothy’s spirit
soars when his eccentric teacher casts him in A Midsummer Night's Dream. Upon discovering the love-
potion within Midsummer, Timothy puckishly begins to turn his closed-minded town gay. Within the
chaos, Timothy commands the love he desires and deserves, but, after reluctantly returning the free will
he has stolen, he is surprised by what remains.
"A fun and fantastical short film has been expanded - with imagination and intelligence - into a richer and deeper
feature film script." -Robert Hawk, Producer (The Slaughter Rule, Chasing Amy & Trick) and Consultant
Fairies “bridges all generations. Anyone who has ever tried to escape reality probably wishes they had Fairies’ Baz
Luhrmann-esque fantasy world.” -Jon Sechrist, LOGO
SPEAKproductions is dedicated to giving a voice to people and stories that are often ignored by
bringing together artists of all backgrounds and talents to create projects that matter.
FAIRIES co-writer and director Thomas Gustafson is the writer/ director of the award-winning short
films FAIRIES and THE NEED. His credits as Location Casting Director and Associate Casting
Director include films Pirates of the Caribbean II & III, Road to Perdition & Master and Commander.
FAIRIES co-writer Cory Krueckeberg’s credits include directing, designing and acting in theatres and
film around the country. Jessica Fogle, composer, has been composing for over 10 years and has written
three full-length musicals which have been produced in numerous venues across the USA.
FAIRIES will be performed:
When: Monday Sept. 26th
-- 3pm & 7pm
Where: TBG Theatre, 312 W. 36th
Street, 3rd
floor, NY (A/C/E 34th
st. subway stop)
$15 tickets and more information at www.nymf.org
or by calling 212-352-3101
Post-show screening of the short film FAIRIES immediately follows the 3pm & 7pm readings around the
corner from TBG Theatre at Stitch Bar & Lounge, 247 West 37th
Street – all audience members are
encouraged to attend.