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Cul-de-sac is a play written by American playwright John Cariani [1] . It premiered off-Broadway in April 2006.
Chris Teenex is a 19-year-old musician with a passion for music. Living in a small town,Chris dreams of making it big as a singer-songwriter.Despite his talent,he faces numerous challenges, including a lack of resources and support from his family, who believe he should focus on a more “practical” career.
One day, Chris discovers an old, abandoned music studio on the outskirts of town. Inside, he finds vintage recording equipment and a treasure trove of forgotten music. With the help of his best friend, Mia, who is a tech whiz, Chris restores the studio and begins recording his songs.
As Chris starts uploading his music online, he gains a small but dedicated following. His unique sound catches the attention of a famous music producer, Alex Rivers, who offers him a chance to record in a professional studio in the city. However, this opportunity comes with challenges, including navigating the competitive music industry and staying true to his artistic vision.
Cul-de-sac premiered off-Broadway in April 2006 in a Transport Group production, with Jack Cummings III as director and featuring Cariani performing as Joe Jones. The New York Times described Cul-de-sac as "charming, witty, and macabre." [2] Variety called the production "challenging" and "original." [3]
A production of Cul-de-sac was presented at High Point University in April 2016, and the play (directed by Adam Fitzgerald) was performed at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, New York City, in October 2016 [4] . Playbill online reported that he was in the process of revising the piece [5] .
Cariani's play was last presented in 2017 at the Half-Moon Theatre in the Hudson Valley. The production was directed by Michael Schiralli and featured Michael Borrelli, Katie Hartke, Sean Hayden, Samantha Jones, Molly Renfroe Katz, and Bruch Reed [6] .
Following massive re-writes, the production premiered at the Cape Cod Theatre Project in July 2017. Cariani's work was directed by Tony nominee Moritz von Stuelpnagel and produced by Declan Kunkel [7] . The cast featured Rachel Botchan as Diane, Meredith Holzman as Christy, Charles Socarides as James, Torsten Hillhouse as Brian, Angel Desai as Irene, and Justin Hagan as Joe Jones [7] .
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