Produced at the Hideout Theatre in February 2010.
John & Jen takes audiences on a musical journey from the mid-50s to mid-90s, exploring the relationships between brothers and sisters, and parents and children during four decades of change. With a cast of only two people, John & Jen is a tour-de-force for two actors who take Jen and John from childhood, through adolescence and beyond.
Click the image below to see pictures from the show. All photos are by Kimberley Mead.
"a male voice like Andrew Cannata’s comes along once in a generation or so."
- Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman
"you definitely should see this show."
- Rob Faubion, Austin On Stage
"Penfold Theatre once again mounts a chamber musical that's heartfelt and true."
- Avaimann Syam, Austin Chronicle
"Sarah Gay and Andrew Cannata... offer a sophisticated, nuanced delivery."
- Michael Meigs, Austin Live Theatre
"sharp and compelling... (director Michael) McKelvey knows what makes the intimate chamber musical mode work to its best."
- Jeanne Claire van Ryzin, Austin American-Statesman
"Penfold proves once again that they’re a company to look out for, and with their current trajectory, they are sure to make an even bigger name for themselves in the future."
- Ryan Johnson, Examiner
Also...
> Named one of the Top Weekly Events by NowPlayingAustin
> Featured on KUT, "Arts Ecclectic."
> Featured on "Off Stage and On the Air."
> Won an Applause Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
> Nominated for Austin Critics' Table Awards for Direction and Music Direction.
> Won Austin Critics' Table Award for Musical Production.
