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News Vineyard Theatre's Arlington, Starring Alexandra Silber, Closes March 23 Arlington, a new musical by Victor Lodato and Polly Pen, ends its run at the Vineyard Theatre March 23.

By Carey Purcell
March 23, 2014
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Alexandra Silber

The musical officially opened at the Vineyard March 2 following previews that began Feb. 12. It played 19 previews and 22 performances. 

It features book and lyrics by playwright and novelist Lodato and music by Pen. 

Directed by Carolyn Cantor, Arlington stars Alexandra Silber (Hello Again, Master Class) as Sara Jane, who is described as "a young wife who valiantly tries to remain hopeful while her husband is away at war, despite a growing concern that something is not quite right."

Ben Moss (Bunked, Spring Awakening) plays Pianist. 

Arlington marked a reunion for the Vineyard and Pen, whose musicals Goblin Market, Bed And Sofa and Christina Alberta's Father made their debuts at the Off-Broadway venue. Her works also include The Night Governess, Her Lightness, The Dumb Cake and Embarrassments.

Lodato's works include 3F, 4F; Motherhouse; Wildlife; Dear Sara Jane; The Bread Of Winter; Margo and Zelda; and Slay The Dragon.

Arlington featured set design by Dane Laffrey, costume design by Jess Goldstein, lighting design by Tyler Micoleau and sound design by Dan Moses Schreier. The production stage manager is Megan Smith, and the music director is Moss. 

Tickets and more information are available by calling (212) 353-0303 or visiting vineyardtheatre.org. 

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "I Can't Do It Alone!" A One-Woman, Two-Show Day with Arlington Leading Lady Alexandra Silber

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "I Can't Do It Alone!" A One-Woman, Two-Show Day with Arlington Leading Lady Alexandra Silber

"Ma'am! MA'AM: I'M GONNA NEED YOU TO STEP BACK."

PHOTO EXCLUSIVE: "I Can't Do It Alone!" A One-Woman, Two-Show Day with Arlington Leading Lady Alexandra Silber

Actress, singer, writer and raconteur Alexandra Silber currently stars in Victor Lodato and Polly Pen's new musical Arlington. She shares a recent two-show day at the Vineyard Theatre, documenting the rituals and duties, trials and tribulations, that come with the territory when leading a one-woman show. Read the Playbill.com story.

37 PHOTOS
Welcome to <i>Arlington</i> at The Vineyard Theatre!<br><br> Come visit us and I promise to personally give you a GIANT greeting at the door...
Welcome to Arlington at The Vineyard Theatre!

Come visit us and I promise to personally give you a GIANT greeting at the door...
Alexandra Silber
Trouble is, when you are in a [ostensibly] one-woman musical at a fancy-schamncy theatre, and there is a somewhat giant poster of your face on the side of a building... it can be easy to get a little carried away with yourself...
Trouble is, when you are in a [ostensibly] one-woman musical at a fancy-schamncy theatre, and there is a somewhat giant poster of your face on the side of a building... it can be easy to get a little carried away with yourself...
Alexandra Silber
Exhibit A:<br><br> If you want something done right…<br> (Like: making-certain-the-giant-poster-of-your-face-outside-the-building-doesn't-accumulate-sludge-or-graffiti-and-is-just-generally-"spiffy")<br><br>…. you should probably do it yourself
Exhibit A:

If you want something done right…
(Like: making-certain-the-giant-poster-of-your-face-outside-the-building-doesn't-accumulate-sludge-or-graffiti-and-is-just-generally-"spiffy")

…. you should probably do it yourself
Alexandra Silber
"Ma'am! MA'AM: I'M GONNA NEED YOU TO STEP BACK."
"Ma'am! MA'AM: I'M GONNA NEED YOU TO STEP BACK."
Alexandra Silber
But I dunno:<br><br> [*quiet, Norma-Desmond-crying-over-the-dead-monkey voice*]<br><br> being in a one-woman show can get a little lonely...
But I dunno:

[*quiet, Norma-Desmond-crying-over-the-dead-monkey voice*]

being in a one-woman show can get a little lonely...
Alexandra Silber
LUCKILY, director Carolyn Cantor is always there with words of encouragement (when she can hear herself over my cardigan).<br><br> She urges me to really LEAD the company, however small...
LUCKILY, director Carolyn Cantor is always there with words of encouragement (when she can hear herself over my cardigan).

She urges me to really LEAD the company, however small...
Alexandra Silber
SO <b><i>LEAD</i></b> I *SHALL* ....
SO LEAD I *SHALL* ....
Alexandra Silber
When leading a company of actors, it is important to BEGIN well. Full company warm-ups are VITAL to a cohesive, focused company.<br><br> Behold: the company of <i>Arlington</i> engaged in this pivotal work.<br><br> Warm-ups such as<br> MIRROR EXERCISES...
When leading a company of actors, it is important to BEGIN well. Full company warm-ups are VITAL to a cohesive, focused company.

Behold: the company of Arlington engaged in this pivotal work.

Warm-ups such as
MIRROR EXERCISES...
Alexandra Silber
..."ZIP!"<br><br> [traditionally known as "Zip Zap Zop"]...
..."ZIP!"

[traditionally known as "Zip Zap Zop"]...
Alexandra Silber
...we enjoy a cast prayer circle...
...we enjoy a cast prayer circle...
Alexandra Silber
...as well as a weekly Equity Meeting. I valiantly serve as our cast's Equity Deputy. The benefit is that the concerns of the cast always fall on sympathetic ears...
...as well as a weekly Equity Meeting. I valiantly serve as our cast's Equity Deputy. The benefit is that the concerns of the cast always fall on sympathetic ears...
Alexandra Silber
Of course there is always the CAST LOTTERY!!
Of course there is always the CAST LOTTERY!!
Alexandra Silber
...HOLY COW! I WON!
...HOLY COW! I WON!
Alexandra Silber
The most important part of a cast warm-up: THE TRUST FALL...
The most important part of a cast warm-up: THE TRUST FALL...
Alexandra Silber
Hmm...
Hmm...
Alexandra Silber
So…<br> Yeah.<br><br> This is the part of the story where I tell you that this *actually* isn't entirely a one-woman show. Our musical director Ben Moss is totally in the show too.<br><br> FINE.<br> I was just being a sociopath.
So…
Yeah.

This is the part of the story where I tell you that this *actually* isn't entirely a one-woman show. Our musical director Ben Moss is totally in the show too.

FINE.
I was just being a sociopath.
Alexandra Silber
...AND I LOVE HIM SO MUCH!<br><br> What other totally incredible, 23-year-old, fresh-out-of-Harvard-English-grad-and-also-Spring-Awakening-alum looks this cute? Sounds that gorgeous? and ALSO plays piano LIKEABOSS?<br><br> That makes him Ben Moss: BOSS.
...AND I LOVE HIM SO MUCH!

What other totally incredible, 23-year-old, fresh-out-of-Harvard-English-grad-and-also-Spring-Awakening-alum looks this cute? Sounds that gorgeous? and ALSO plays piano LIKEABOSS?

That makes him Ben Moss: BOSS.
Alexandra Silber
Okay! To business.<br><br> PRIORITY 1: TAMING THE BEAST.
Okay! To business.

PRIORITY 1: TAMING THE BEAST.
Alexandra Silber
Next Slide  
Everything it take to make a "Sara Jane" and everything it takes to make a "Jerry"
Everything it take to make a "Sara Jane" and everything it takes to make a "Jerry"
Alexandra Silber
All set!
All set!
Alexandra Silber
PIANO DUET PRACTICE!
PIANO DUET PRACTICE!
Alexandra Silber
"LA LA LA LA LA LA LOVE!"
"LA LA LA LA LA LA LOVE!"
Alexandra Silber
I'll admit, sometimes I *do* get a bit zealous...
I'll admit, sometimes I *do* get a bit zealous...
Alexandra Silber
...but Ben always shows me who is boss.<br> And who is younger.<br> And cuter.<br> And who has more Twitter followers.<br> And who has a degree from Harvard.<br> So.
...but Ben always shows me who is boss.
And who is younger.
And cuter.
And who has more Twitter followers.
And who has a degree from Harvard.
So.
Alexandra Silber
Time for show #1.<br><br> [...LET'S BREAK SOME HEARTS...]
Time for show #1.

[...LET'S BREAK SOME HEARTS...]
Alexandra Silber
One of the greatest joys is all the wonderful, supportive Broadway friends who come along to say hello!
One of the greatest joys is all the wonderful, supportive Broadway friends who come along to say hello!
Alexandra Silber
Sometimes we have a friendly talk-back!
Sometimes we have a friendly talk-back!
Alexandra Silber
It's important to spread the love in between shows.<br><br> Like with the Psychology-survey girls from NYU.<br> Or the Union Square Chess Dudes.<br> Or the "Free Hugs" Guy.<br>
It's important to spread the love in between shows.

Like with the Psychology-survey girls from NYU.
Or the Union Square Chess Dudes.
Or the "Free Hugs" Guy.
Alexandra Silber
"Jerry likes his bourbon..."
"Jerry likes his bourbon..."
Alexandra Silber
What?<br><br> We're method.
What?

We're method.
Alexandra Silber
AND we're on a roll!
AND we're on a roll!
Alexandra Silber
Ben and I reenact the show poster to get in the "mood"...
Ben and I reenact the show poster to get in the "mood"...
Alexandra Silber
...but Ben can get a little jealous and he likes it when I drop the petals in HIS face…<br><br> (it helps him get in the zone. The WAR ZONE...)
...but Ben can get a little jealous and he likes it when I drop the petals in HIS face…

(it helps him get in the zone. The WAR ZONE...)
Alexandra Silber
Wait! What's yer rush? What's yet hurry?<br><br> THERE IS *ALWAYS* TIME FOR MY ANGELA LANSBURY POWER PLAYLIST!!!<br> Luckily, Ben happily gets on board.<br> You might say that we're Bosom Buddies.
Wait! What's yer rush? What's yet hurry?

THERE IS *ALWAYS* TIME FOR MY ANGELA LANSBURY POWER PLAYLIST!!!
Luckily, Ben happily gets on board.
You might say that we're Bosom Buddies.
Alexandra Silber
LET'S DO THIS AGAIN!
LET'S DO THIS AGAIN!
Alexandra Silber
...We get a little hyped-up about the second show…<br><br> Because tonight is "SNOB!" [Read: Saturday Night Off Broadway!]<br><br> And we are SNOB enthusiasts! SNOBs!
...We get a little hyped-up about the second show…

Because tonight is "SNOB!" [Read: Saturday Night Off Broadway!]

And we are SNOB enthusiasts! SNOBs!
Alexandra Silber
Thank you all for joining us, see you downtown at the Vineyard!
Thank you all for joining us, see you downtown at the Vineyard!
Alexandra Silber
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