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February 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Natick Congregational Church

2 East Central Street, Natick, Massachusetts

An Open and Affirming Congregation

A celebration of trans joy, concrete steps you can take to make the world safer for trans and nonbinary Americans, and beautiful conversations about solidarity and strength with the composer, musicians and cast members of Connected the Musical.

Performers Sammi Soprano, Karen Bishop, Jay Verchin and Dayna Reichert, along with Kathryn Denney, shared songs and thoughts about Connected and its important themes.

https://fccnatick.org/

Past Events:

June 21, 22 and 23, 2024

Dramatically Incorrect Theater Group and Dance Company

Fully-staged production

Directed by Mic Godin

Music Directed by Katie Fitzpatrick

Choreographed by Izzy Celata

Abby connects with her children to create lightness during a difficult transition in their lives.

Gabriel does some online research, and discovers Amber Wilde and many other people who share feelings in common with his own.

Megan and Brooke discuss how best to be allies. Brooke, Liz and Derek living it up at the town fair. Helen sings about being the parent of a trans son.

Cast list:

Megan Foster: Carolyn Schneyer

Abby Robbins: Kayleigh MacFarland

Jeremy Robbins: Steven Lambert

Helen Corelli: Lydia Hojnaki

Gabriel Corelli: Jack Newton

Amber Wilde: Esmeralda DeJesus

Link: Michael Robert Godin

Liz Robbins: Izzy Celata

Brooke Foster: Sammi Soprano

Chase Robbins: Ella Kenison

Derek Johnson: Lincoln Bowen

Internet troll: Beverly Marzioli

Jason: Kenzie Indorato

Veronica: Lauren Barry

Julie: Chandra Beth Goulston

Aerobics Instructor: Olivia Pangraze

Andy: Josh Foisy

I wish we could have had two weekends! This show is really amazing, and more people need to hear this story.

-- Paul from Lowell, MA

I am still thinking about the music in two solos in Act Two, which stood out in a strong field. Connected should have legs!

--David Gaylin from Concord, MA

I've never seen a show like this, and I wish everyone could see it. Themes of love, acceptance, diversity, believing in your true self... we need more stories like this!

--Gillian from Pluckemin, New Jersey

Greatest experience of my life! I had such a blast playing the role of Amber Wilde and being part of the Ensemble as well!

--Esmeralda from Lowell, MA

Sunday, October 15, 2023

First Parish Church of Stow and Acton

The service included music and readings about the themes of Connected.

The choir sang music from Connected, including Bursting with Pride,

You're Gonna Fly and My Pride and Joy.

Thalia Hyland read "When Aidan Became a Brother," and Kathryn Denney delivered the sermon.

Guest speakers Thalia Hyland and Kathryn Denney shared thoughts

on how to promote authenticity and being a great ally.

This service can be presented at any church that is interested, by contacting Kathryn@thedenneys.org.

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Portland, Oregon

Semi-staged, on-book readthrough

Reactions from our Portland, Oregon audience:

"This performance was AMAZING! The music was phenomenal. This is an important work. I was moved to tears."

Barbara from Washington

"The show is timely and moving. I enjoyed it very much, and I hope you can find a Portland theater to take it on!"

Cameron from Portland

"I met the talented playwright and the Connected cast at their Portland reading... highly recommend this...it was an energized evening!"

Dianna from Washington

Our two Gabriels, with one of the most appreciative audience members! Ambrose and Teague did an incredible rendition of Listen to the Calling, and performed brilliantly during the rest of the show as well.

Portland, Oregon Cast:

Link: Lianna Denney

Megan Foster: Pam Policastri

Abby Robbins: Beth Purcell

Jeremy Robbins: Bryce Denney

Helen Corelli: Kathryn Denney

Gabriel Corelli: Ambrose Lichtenstein

Amber Wilde: Alexis Read

Liz Robbins: Caroline Roper

Brooke Foster: Amanda Denney

Chase Robbins: Ella Higgins

Derek Johnson: Alexis Read

Future Gabriel: Teague Shattuck

Internet troll: Amanda Denney

Jason: Ella Higgins

Veronica and Julie: Siobhan Nickerson-Farr

Narrator: Greg Stackhouse

April 8, 2023

Acton, Massachusetts

Semi-staged, on-book readthrough

in the building of Theatre III

Photos by Lianna Denney

Pianist, Ed Rosser

Link: Wendy Linden

Megan Foster: Janet Pohli

Abby Robbins: Sara Delong

Jeremy Robbins: Jim Hunt

Helen Corelli: Karen Bishop

Gabriel Corelli: Romy Stacey

Amber Wilde: Thalia Hyland

Liz Robbins: Amanda Casale

Brooke Foster: Julia Silva

Chase Robbins: Julia Yi

Future Gabriel: Kai Fay

Derek: Zachary Powell

Ensemble:

Jason: Abigail Curran

Troll: Jon Linden

Veronica: Tiana Brote

Julie: Stephanie Turner

Mrs. Wilde: Ruth Bendig

Suzie: Sylvie Glosband

Solo A: Bryce Denney

Solo B: Randy Divinski

Solo C: Mike Lague

Solo D: Larry Millner

Solo E: Amy Morton

Solo F: Debra Swartz

Audience reactions:

Empowering!

--Jay from Grafton

What a great story! I really want my child (they/them) to see it, so please let me know when the next performance will be!

-- Liz from Harvard

I'm definitely going to stay connected with Connected!

--Damon from Littleton

The actors were tremendous, and I think we spent all evening talking through how the story builds.

-- James from Stow

I feel so close to Abby's story.

-- Sara from Arlington

Helen's last song had me in tears.

--Pat from Concord