When theatergoers show up for performances of “Underground,” a world premiere musical opening July 7 at Coronado Playhouse, they should expect an interactive experience.
Blindspot, headed up by artistic director Blake McCarty, is known for creating deeply immersive, site-specific, community-based work. McCarty is the bookwriter for the “Underground” musical and he works as the production manager for Coronado Playhouse. McCarty said the co-production is a win-win for both organizations.
A scene from “Underground,” a new musical being coproduced by Coronado Playhouse and Blindspot Collective. “For many people, Ben’s music was formative when we were teenagers and young adults,” says Cordileone, who is directing and choreographing “Underground” in Coronado. “It’s a joy to explore these songs through a fresh, theatrical lens and hopefully introduce a new audience to Ben’s exceptional songwriting.”
“There’s a recurring lyric in one of his newest songs about ‘do you still believe in the good of humankind.’ In many ways, it felt synchronous to us,” McCarty said. “That’s the central question of the show. How could we see the humanity of those around us, even if we don’t know their full story? We’re getting insight into the strangers around us and utilizing the music and themes to really explore different characters and experiences that are all in a shared space together.
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