PCPA Presents Songs for Nobodies
PCPA is proud to present Songs for Nobodies by Joanna Murray-Smith, with orchestrations by Andra Velis Simon. This unforgettable one-woman show, featuring the powerhouse talents of award-winning actor/singer Bethany Thomas*. Playing August 14–23 at the Marian Theatre in Santa Maria, and August 28–September 7 at Solvang Festival Theater.
Featuring songs by Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Edith Piaf, Billie Holiday, and Maria Callas. Step into the mesmerizing world of Songs for Nobodies, where the paths of some of the most legendary singers of all time intersect with those of everyday women in a tour de force of inspiration and resilience.
Through the sensational performance of award-winning actor/singer Bethany Thomas, audiences are taken on a journey of discovery through beloved songs like "Come Rain or Come Shine," "Crazy," "Amazing Grace," "Ain’t Nobody’s Business If I Do," and "Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien." Don't miss this unforgettable one-woman tour-de-force that celebrates the universal truth that everybody has a story—and a song—worth hearing.
Director’s Notes
Director Rob Lindley says “Looking at the title of this piece, there’s an implication that this world is made up of Nobodies and Somebodies. Five “ordinary” women (the Nobodies) whose lives have been changed by five legendary singers. Through small encounters and chance meetings they learn they are made of the same stuff. And we learn that the bathroom attendant, the spotlight operator, the librarian, the reporter, the nanny are just as important as the superstars that enter their lives. Not to invoke an old tabloid column, but they were right: “Stars – They’re Just Like Us.” The world is full of stars, just as the night sky is (to use Joanna Murray-Smith’s beautiful words) “populated by millions of flickering possibilities.” This marks our third production of Songs for Nobodies. It’s a pleasure to revisit the text and further explore a piece that invites us all to take the time to really see someone; allow their orbit to pull us in new directions and explore the multitudes of possibilities right before us each day.”
Director Rob Lindley says “Looking at the title of this piece, there’s an implication that this world is made up of Nobodies and Somebodies. Five “ordinary” women (the Nobodies) whose lives have been changed by five legendary singers. Through small encounters and chance meetings they learn they are made of the same stuff. And we learn that the bathroom attendant, the spotlight operator, the librarian, the reporter, the nanny are just as important as the superstars that enter their lives. Not to invoke an old tabloid column, but they were right: “Stars – They’re Just Like Us.” The world is full of stars, just as the night sky is (to use Joanna Murray-Smith’s beautiful words) “populated by millions of flickering possibilities.” This marks our third production of Songs for Nobodies. It’s a pleasure to revisit the text and further explore a piece that invites us all to take the time to really see someone; allow their orbit to pull us in new directions and explore the multitudes of possibilities right before us each day.”
Creative Team & Cast
The creative team includes guest Director Rob Lindley, Music Director Jake Cannon, Scenic Designer Jeffrey Kmiec, Costume Designer Juliette Lunger, Lighting Designer Cody Soper, Sound Designer Jon Zielke, Properties Director Mel Heesom-Green, Voice and Dialect Coach Will Kinnon, and Stage Manager Jack D. Myles*.
Staring in this one-woman show is Bethany Thomas*, accompanied on stage by the talented sounds of Jake Cannon on the keyboard and Conductor, Evan Goldhahn on percussion, Nancy Nagano and Ben Williams on the cello.
*Member, Actors’ Equity Association
This tour-de-force celebration of resilience, artistry, and the power of voice is a must-see theatrical experience. With heart, humor, and vocal brilliance, Songs for Nobodies proves that everyone—no matter how ordinary—has a story and a song worth hearing.
Ticket Information
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