THE COMMON ITCH. a Play Written by Darin Keech
Produced in three Connecticut Theaters:
2002 Donald Oat Theater / 2003 Bradley Playhouse / 2005 Eugene Oneil Theater.
The play includes the band, eleven actors and four dancers. Multidimensional in its presentation, the show features 12 original songs in story line concept.
Actors: Danny Telgarsky as Jude
Tracy Tremblay as DKB
Derek Corriveau as Zac
Sheridan Bowman as Sadie
Shauna Beth Meldelburg as Prudence
Jude, and adventurous college graduate decides to experience it all and takes us on a ride through a series of serendipitous circumstances. The story is strong, timely, socially provocative and humorous. The musical story featured some of the region's fine actors, dancers and musicians.
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The Guide
Band of Humans to stage avant garde rock opera
By Kate Stephenson
"A philosophical comedy, THE COMMON ITCH is about listening to inner longing and following spiritual paths to adventure and personal fulfillment many overlook..."
The Norwich Bulletin
Scratch the Common Itch
By David Pencek
"Keech described the show as being a combination of play, musical, and concert. The story idea came to him while driving his son to school. The younger Keech wanted to hear a story during the drive so his father began spinning a tale. It led Keech to THE COMMON ITCH, a play about an adventurous college graduate named Jude who has these wild experiences while trying to find his way..."
The Day
Local musician brings his creativity to the stage
By Rick Koster
"The Common Itch isn't exactly a play or a musical or even a ballet - and it's definitely not a rock concert. But whatever it is, somewhere Jerry Garcia and Tennessee Willimas are smiling..."
Soundwaves Magazine
The Band OF Humans
By Bill Harriman
"For several years now Band of Humans have been recognized as one of the most popular and talented groups in Connecticut. This is an important and exciting time for Band of Humans with the original play called THE COMMON ITCH. "
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