The Parts I Keep Inside will be presented in an invite-only industry reading in New York City October 22. Conceived by Jeffrey Schmelkin, the musical features music by Schmelkin and a book, lyrics, and additional music by Andrea J. Love.
The reading cast will include Caroline Bowman (Wicked, Sunset Boulevard), Major Attaway (Aladdin), Megan Masako Haley (Mean Girls), Will Connolly (Be More Chill, Teeth), and Xavier McKinnon (Wicked, Heathers). Additional casting will be announced shortly.
Alex Sanchez will direct the work, inspired by a real-life therapy assignment Schmelkin received. It follows 25-year-old Sam in Seattle, who appears "fine" but is unraveling inside with his sister's sudden return, as well as a fragile romance unfolding.
General management for the reading is by Tony Award winner Martin Platt. Music supervision, direction, and arrangements are by Patrick B. Phillips. Megan Smythe serves as associate music director, conductor, and pianist. Casting by Murnane Casting's Chad Eric Murnane and Amber Snead.
For more information, visit TheParksIKeepInside.com.
