KAHN ARTIST: MADELINE AND ME
“Talk about taking chances, braving risks, and not being afraid to look foolish! . . .
Yet I found the show to be quite moving and, definitely, intelligent. I highly recommend seeing it. . . highly watchable, listenable, thoughtful, and entertaining.”
Eden Casteel was a frustrated teenage soprano in Ohio whose life was forever changed by a Madeline Kahn beer commercial (it was Michelob). In 30 seconds, Casteel knew she wanted to be like Kahn: ”Wealthy, glamorous, with an unbelieveable singing voice.” (Two out of three ain’t bad!) Kahn, of course, was the beloved star of some of Mel Brooks' most popular movies (Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein). Filled with iconic songs, compelling stories, and hilarious anectdotes, KAHN ARTIST: MADELINE AND ME is an intimate look at the trials and triumphs of both Kahn and Casteel. Directed by Faith Prince, cowritten with Roderick Ferguson, with musical arrangements by Jim Rice and Bobby Peaco.
KAHN ARTIST: Two minute sizzle reel
When Eden met Madeline
“The excellent script, co-written with Rod Ferguson, told the compelling story of two performers. . . .Casteel held the stage with her deft acting and her fine singing.””
KAHN ARTIST: MADELINE AND ME VENUES
Arctic Playhouse And Cabaret, Warwick RI
The Napoleon Room at Club Cafe, Boston MA
Davenport’s Piano Bar, Chicago IL
The Contemporary Theater Company, Wakefield RI
Seaglass Theatre Company, New Bedford MA
The Players At Barker Playhouse, Providence RI
The Providence Fringe Festival, Providence RI
National Association of Teachers Of Singing Conference, Knoxville TN
Don’t Tell Mama, New York City
The Blue Room, Cranston RI