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The Android's New Soul:
A Sci-Fi Musical written in the 1970s by a Teenage Girl
LIVE sci-fi musical on stage
Created by Dana Cain * Directed by Jeff LaGreca
The Bug Theater
3654 Navajo St, Denver CO
September 6 - 15, 2024
Experience the fun, the action, the laughs and the heartbreak, as a woman reprograms an android to be her boyfriend after a nuclear war.
The Android's New Soul tells an unlikely love story of a woman scientist and a sexy android in a radiation-plagued, mutant-filled post-apocalyptic California. This sci-fi musical, written in the 1970s by a teenage girl (Dana Cain) has been expanded and modernized, while still maintaining the charm and unintentional humor of her teenage lyrics.
Reviews of the Album:
"Imagine if instead of watching B-movies on MST3K, Joel Robinson wrote rock songs. Imagine if Roger Waters wrote sci-fi or if Nicholas Sparks got his hands on the Terminator script and a bottle of whiteout.
...The 22-song album spans the decade like a Time Life Presents tribute to all the great sounds of the 1970s. The combination of electro-synth-spoken word on “Nonstop City,” hard rock anthem “Android Factory,” and the self-explanatory “Funky Disco Android Sex Song” layer into a mix tape that is both nostalgic and new, equal parts kooky and cool." - Denver Westword
The Android's New Soul tells an unlikely love story of a woman scientist and a sexy android in a radiation-plagued, mutant-filled post-apocalyptic California. This sci-fi musical, written in the 1970s by a teenage girl (Dana Cain) has been expanded and modernized, while still maintaining the charm and unintentional humor of her teenage lyrics.
Reviews of the Album:
"Imagine if instead of watching B-movies on MST3K, Joel Robinson wrote rock songs. Imagine if Roger Waters wrote sci-fi or if Nicholas Sparks got his hands on the Terminator script and a bottle of whiteout.
...The 22-song album spans the decade like a Time Life Presents tribute to all the great sounds of the 1970s. The combination of electro-synth-spoken word on “Nonstop City,” hard rock anthem “Android Factory,” and the self-explanatory “Funky Disco Android Sex Song” layer into a mix tape that is both nostalgic and new, equal parts kooky and cool." - Denver Westword
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Sci-Fi Rock Opera “The Android’s New Soul”premieres Sept. 6 in Denver
One of 2024’s most unique stage offerings promises to be The Android’s New Soul, a science fiction rock opera that Dana Cain began crafting in 1974, at age 17. When it finally debuts Sept. 6 at the Bug Theater in Denver, it will have been 50 years in the making. New York-based director Jeff LaGreca is helming the production, working with Cain to assemble a team that promises to deliver something really special.
The show will bring a total immersive, futuristic experience to the beloved, historic Denver theater, with attendees enveloped in a time traveling future world from the moment they step into the lobby. Sets, screen designs and lighting will create a high tech environment few expect from the venue, known for its quirky, experimental offerings.
The Android’s New Soul is a classic tale of girl meets android; war kills almost everyone; girl reprograms android to be her boyfriend; things go awry. The 23 original songs were released on a 2-disc vinyl album in 2018 to rave reviews, and since then, new songs have been added, verses have been changed, and more surprises have crept in. So even the fans of the album will have new twists to look forward to.
But the storyline hasn’t changed since 1974.
“In 1974, we all thought rock operas would be a huge popular deal – forever,” says Cain. “I was listening to Tommy, Jesus Christ Superstar, Phantom of the Paradise, Rocky Horror…and also tons of science fiction-themed stuff like David Bowie, Genesis, ELO, Hawkwind, Parliament/Funkadelic. I got this idea for a science fiction rock opera and started working on it.”
In those days, teenagers couldn’t record, produce and release their own music like they can now. And so, as often happened, Cain’s project was sidelined while she went on to grow up, get a job, raise a family and launch a career as an event organizer.
But the idea for The Android’s New Soul wouldn’t go away. And in 2015, Cain had the time, the money and the in-home recording studio to make it happen. She hired local musicians, singers and professional mixers, and enlisted the collaboration of fellow musician Mark Putt, to complete some of the songs.
After the album was released on vinyl, CD, iTunes and Spotify in 2018, Cain realized a key piece was missing … the visuals. It had to be staged.
After years of development, The Android’s New Soul is ready to be seen, and not just heard. With the changes, character development, new plot twists, added songs, twisted verses, costume and set design, there’s one thing that hasn’t changed. Cain’s high school lyrics are still as melodramatic as ever. And she wouldn’t have it any other way.
“Everyone laughs at high school poetry,” Cain says. “but I really love it. It’s so real and so raw. When you’re a teenager, the whole world is about your feelings -- your incredibly new and strong emotions. You’re feeling all this stuff for the first time. First love, first heartbreak, first betrayal, first freedom. It’s so powerful! I’ve added new lyrics since then, and they may be more refined, but that original raw emotional content from the 70s is still front and center.”
New York writer/director Jeff LaGreca, a Denver native now living in New York City, has been a fan of the album, and is excited to be directing the project. LaGreca has an incredible resume of musical theater, sci-fi, comedy and rock band experience, having worked as a writer, director, producer and event manager.
After a National Tour of Bye, Bye, Birdie, LaGreca cut his comedy teeth under the guidance of the Groundlings East, The Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade, working alongside original members Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Matt Besser and Matt Walsh.
He’s written and staged several Off-Broadway productions, including the award winning Minimum Wage (with executive producer Ken Dennison of The Lion King.)
LaGreca wrote and directed a contemporary re-telling of Prokofiev’s (The Trial of) Peter and the (Were) Wolf for the Astoria Symphony and was also commissioned by them to adapt and direct his children’s story, The Gargoyle Garden into a children’s opera which had its premiere at the Bleecker Street Theater in NYC. In association with the Gentile Entertainment Group, he wrote the book and lyrics to Bijou and the Bots, a new children’s musical being developed for theatrical production in New York.
He’s worked and written in television with The Food Network, American Movie Classics and Nickelodeon and is currently adapting his newest book, The Pumpkin Kid, into a musical for the NYC stage. He plays in two nerd rock bands, H2Awesome! and Daenerys and the Targaryens.
Dana Cain has been a fixture in Denver’s cultural scene for decades, as the owner/operator of several popular festivals (Unicorn Festival, chocolate festivals, Cat Fest Colorado, Denver County Fair, Denver Modernism Show, etc). Her event business was launched from her decades of experience with science fiction conventions. The Android’s New Soul brings her full circle back to her core first loves: science fiction and music.
The Android’s New Soul premieres Sept. 6 through 15th, 2024 at the Bug Theater, Denver. Tickets will go on sale this winter, with eight shows currently planned over the 2-weekend run. More information, song downloads, reviews and listening links for The Android’s New Soul are at www.DanaCainEntertainment.com.
2024 Preview:
Sci-Fi Rock Opera “The Android’s New Soul”premieres Sept. 6 in Denver
One of 2024’s most unique stage offerings promises to be The Android’s New Soul, a science fiction rock opera that Dana Cain began crafting in 1974, at age 17. When it finally debuts Sept. 6 at the Bug Theater in Denver, it will have been 50 years in the making. New York-based director Jeff LaGreca is helming the production, working with Cain to assemble a team that promises to deliver something really special.
The show will bring a total immersive, futuristic experience to the beloved, historic Denver theater, with attendees enveloped in a time traveling future world from the moment they step into the lobby. Sets, screen designs and lighting will create a high tech environment few expect from the venue, known for its quirky, experimental offerings.
The Android’s New Soul is a classic tale of girl meets android; war kills almost everyone; girl reprograms android to be her boyfriend; things go awry. The 23 original songs were released on a 2-disc vinyl album in 2018 to rave reviews, and since then, new songs have been added, verses have been changed, and more surprises have crept in. So even the fans of the album will have new twists to look forward to.
But the storyline hasn’t changed since 1974.
“In 1974, we all thought rock operas would be a huge popular deal – forever,” says Cain. “I was listening to Tommy, Jesus Christ Superstar, Phantom of the Paradise, Rocky Horror…and also tons of science fiction-themed stuff like David Bowie, Genesis, ELO, Hawkwind, Parliament/Funkadelic. I got this idea for a science fiction rock opera and started working on it.”
In those days, teenagers couldn’t record, produce and release their own music like they can now. And so, as often happened, Cain’s project was sidelined while she went on to grow up, get a job, raise a family and launch a career as an event organizer.
But the idea for The Android’s New Soul wouldn’t go away. And in 2015, Cain had the time, the money and the in-home recording studio to make it happen. She hired local musicians, singers and professional mixers, and enlisted the collaboration of fellow musician Mark Putt, to complete some of the songs.
After the album was released on vinyl, CD, iTunes and Spotify in 2018, Cain realized a key piece was missing … the visuals. It had to be staged.
After years of development, The Android’s New Soul is ready to be seen, and not just heard. With the changes, character development, new plot twists, added songs, twisted verses, costume and set design, there’s one thing that hasn’t changed. Cain’s high school lyrics are still as melodramatic as ever. And she wouldn’t have it any other way.
“Everyone laughs at high school poetry,” Cain says. “but I really love it. It’s so real and so raw. When you’re a teenager, the whole world is about your feelings -- your incredibly new and strong emotions. You’re feeling all this stuff for the first time. First love, first heartbreak, first betrayal, first freedom. It’s so powerful! I’ve added new lyrics since then, and they may be more refined, but that original raw emotional content from the 70s is still front and center.”
New York writer/director Jeff LaGreca, a Denver native now living in New York City, has been a fan of the album, and is excited to be directing the project. LaGreca has an incredible resume of musical theater, sci-fi, comedy and rock band experience, having worked as a writer, director, producer and event manager.
After a National Tour of Bye, Bye, Birdie, LaGreca cut his comedy teeth under the guidance of the Groundlings East, The Second City and Upright Citizens Brigade, working alongside original members Amy Poehler, Tina Fey, Matt Besser and Matt Walsh.
He’s written and staged several Off-Broadway productions, including the award winning Minimum Wage (with executive producer Ken Dennison of The Lion King.)
LaGreca wrote and directed a contemporary re-telling of Prokofiev’s (The Trial of) Peter and the (Were) Wolf for the Astoria Symphony and was also commissioned by them to adapt and direct his children’s story, The Gargoyle Garden into a children’s opera which had its premiere at the Bleecker Street Theater in NYC. In association with the Gentile Entertainment Group, he wrote the book and lyrics to Bijou and the Bots, a new children’s musical being developed for theatrical production in New York.
He’s worked and written in television with The Food Network, American Movie Classics and Nickelodeon and is currently adapting his newest book, The Pumpkin Kid, into a musical for the NYC stage. He plays in two nerd rock bands, H2Awesome! and Daenerys and the Targaryens.
Dana Cain has been a fixture in Denver’s cultural scene for decades, as the owner/operator of several popular festivals (Unicorn Festival, chocolate festivals, Cat Fest Colorado, Denver County Fair, Denver Modernism Show, etc). Her event business was launched from her decades of experience with science fiction conventions. The Android’s New Soul brings her full circle back to her core first loves: science fiction and music.
The Android’s New Soul premieres Sept. 6 through 15th, 2024 at the Bug Theater, Denver. Tickets will go on sale this winter, with eight shows currently planned over the 2-weekend run. More information, song downloads, reviews and listening links for The Android’s New Soul are at www.DanaCainEntertainment.com.
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Header image: Dr. Stacy Starr works at the Android Factory, from The Android's New Soul.