![]() ![]() She was so photogenically Irish - long red hair, pale skin, and sparkling blue eyes. I remember the day Bridget Riley auditioned for choreographer, Bill T. So herewith – an insight into three young performers who hail from quintessentially Irish-American locations – Pearl River, NY South Philadelphia, PA and Dublin, OH. The wonderful 32-member cast has brought “the most notorious slum in America” roaring back to gritty life on the huge stage of the beautiful Roda Theatre in downtown Berkeley, CA. There’s a tremendous buzz about this musical that deals with the amalgamation of “Famine” Irish and African-Americans in New York City’s Five Points in 1863. Some of you will remember the project began as Hard Times at Nancy Manocherian’s the cell, directed by Kira Simring back in 2012. Paradise Square is now well into its sold out run at Berkeley Rep and has already been extended until Feb. ![]()
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