Kahn Artist: Madeline And Me
by Eden Casteel WEBSITE: www.edencasteel.com SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook - Eden Casteel Instagram- @edencasteel Twitter- @TheEdenShow SHOWTIMES: Thursday, July 27 at 7 pm Saturday, July 29 at 7 pm LOCATION: Steel Yard TICKET PRICE: $20 DESCRIPTION OF PIECE
Eden Casteel was a frustrated teenage soprano in Ohio whose life was forever changed by a Madeline Kahn beer commercial (it was Michelob). In 30 seconds, Casteel knew she wanted to be like Kahn: ”Wealthy, glamorous, with an unbelieveable singing voice.” (Two out of three ain’t bad!) Kahn, of course, was the beloved star of some of Mel Brooks' most popular movies (Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein). Filled with iconic songs, compelling stories, and hilarious anectdotes, KAHN ARTIST: MADELINE AND ME is an intimate look at the trials and triumphs of both Kahn and Casteel. Directed by Faith Prince, cowritten with Roderick Ferguson, with musical arrangements by Jim Rice and Bobby Peaco. ABOUT THE ARTIST A “stunning coloratura soprano” with “a great sense of comic timing,” Eden Casteel is a go-to vocal coach based in Wakefield RI who writes, plays, and directs cabarets and showcases for performers nationwide. A native of Dublin, Ohio who moved to Rhode Island in 2010, Eden hosts “The Eden Show,” a weekly interactive livestream on YouTube featuring musical guests who sing, play, and love to talk. Eden’s favorite regional theater roles include The Proprietor in Assassins, Adele in Die Fledermaus, Yum-Yum in The Mikado, Mama Rose in Gypsy, Victoria Grant in Victor/Victoria, and Mrs. Lovett in Sweeney Todd. Eden’s album with Providence-based quartet Evening Sky will be released in Summer 2023. |