Artist description A NOTE FROM THE DIRECTOR I'll be honest. When Transient Days began to take form and become what it would be we were all a little apprehensive about what our families and friends would think. After all, here was the first show produced by this theatre company that was run by kids and it's about homosexuality. What would our audience, mostly made up of parents, extended family and peers, think? I am happy to say that I think we have created a piece that transcends stereotypes and gets to the heart of what we're trying to say- that the quest for the truth in sexuality is something everybody goes through. As Artistic Director of Opportunities For Youth Productions I think that this experience has taught me that, while developing a piece for production, the last thing I should worry about is who might get offended or get the wrong idea about the creators and performers and focus my cares on whether or not an audience would have an experience watching what is presented for them. I think that you will have moving experience being a part of TRANSIENT DAYS, I certainly have. The unusual structure of this show with it's nonjudgmental approach to such a controversial subject matter made me realize how much can be gained from breaking the confines of typical contemporary musical theatre. Thank you for your interest and your support for a bunch of kids who just want to change the world, one show at a time. - Zach Altman (Artistic Director, OFY Productions)

Music Style Musical Theatre

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Artist History In May of 2001, Opportunities For Youth Productions was thrilled to celebrate the debut of their first full length original musical, TRANSIENT DAYS. Written by Brian Ross Lowdermilk, and conceived by Zach Altman, TRANSIENT DAYS is the story of three teenagers' search for truth and certainty in sexuality and self. When Person 1 (Zach Altman) breaks up with his girlfriend, he seeks comfort from a close friend and former flame (Person 2, Siobhan Groves). He never anticipates that the renewed contact will be enough for her to fall in love with him again. And the last thing he expects, is to find he has deepening feelings for Person 3 (Justin Hopkins), a young man he has just met. As these three individuals struggle to find safety and love through their interactions with one another, they also begin to explore what they want, and what they need to get them through these TRANSIENT DAYS in their lives. TRANSIENT DAYS opened at Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre's Studio 5 blackbox, and played to a sold out audience for 4 performances. For an unknown youth run theatre company, especially one whose debut show focuses around the issue of youth and sexuality, this was an amazing feat. Prior to the production, there was some degree of doubt as to whether a group of high school and college aged students could ever rise above the stereotypical "Hey, kids, let's put on a musical!" role. TRANSIENT DAYS proved that it could be done. Working through a limited budget, sparse sets and the constant challenge of balancing personal and professional relationships, the show still managed to emerge as a touching, thoughtful, and realistic take on the harried times when one is still reconciling who they are with who they want to be. In some ways, it is a testament to OFY, and to youth run theatre, that TRANSIENT DAYS exists. That is, that five kids could essentially say "Well, LET'S put on a musical" and succeed - not just at being kids putting on a show, but at being a production company nurturing a new work towards success. But, exist it does . . . and as only the first of many youth produced advances in theatre -- a phenomenon that is hardly transient. - Rachel Kahn (Executive Director, OFY Productions)

Group Members Person 1: Zach Altman Person 2: Siobhan Groves Person 3: Justin Hopkins

Location Wallingford, PA - USA

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