ABOUT THIS SHOW
How To Lobster is part storytelling, part concert and part art installation. Riffing on the oral tradition of passing down life lessons, this is the story of a mother's love for her daughter, the lengths she'll go to become the healthiest, best version of herself and the discoveries she makes along the way.
Musical Director: Carolyn Jean Brady
Projection Designer: Tony Churchill
Featuring: Matt Mueller as the Husband
About Cassie Slater
Cassie Slater is an award-winning actor and singer. After receiving her BFA from The Theatre School at DePaul University, she began her career in Chicago where she was a recipient of a Joseph Jefferson Award (Merrily We Roll Along). Regionally she has worked with Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Timeline Theater Company, Barrington Stage Company, The Marriott Theatre and Peninsula Players Theatre among many others. She has worked extensively in the development of new musicals (BMI and William Finn’s Musical Theatre Lab at Barrington Stage Company) and originated the roles of Lauren and Judy in BSC's See Rock City and Other Destinations (again at NAMT). She has been a featured vocalist at Birdland, Joe's Pub, Merkin Concert Hall, Lincoln Center, Don't Tell Mama and Ars Nova. In 2009, she won the New York Music Theater Festival's Next Broadway Sensation Competition, which led to her solo show Chimera at Joe's Pub. TV: Chicago PD.
Ms. Slater is astonishing. Her stage presence is remarkable, and she has a fantastic, rich voice. She is a charismatic delight.
– Green Bay Press Gazette
Cassie Slater is especially strong…and demonstrates excellent comic timing, with energy to spare.
– Chicago Theatre Review
Cassie Slater is a delight. She has a sultry singing voice that draws the audience in, and a comedic delivery that results in audience laughter that can probably be heard down the street.
– Life and Times
How To Lobster began its development in 2017 and has received multiple readings.
Artist Links: www.cassieslater.com
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