William Paterson University to Present Micro Shrimp, A New Musical Comedy, from March 31 through April 18 —Show is the winner of the University’s 11th Annual Playwrights Contest-Musical Series Show times for Micro Shrimp are March 31 and April 1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, and 18 at 7 p.m., and April 12 at 3 p.m. All performances will be held in the Hunziker Black Box Theatre. Tickets are $10 for preview performances on March 31 and April 1. For all other shows, tickets are $25 general public, $18 for William Paterson faculty, staff and senior citizens and $10 for students. There will be a meet-the-author session following the matinee on Sunday, April 12. This new musical comedy is a microcosm of the loves, beliefs and hardships of everyday life in the saltwater tank. As Marty, the new owner of the micro shrimp kit, follows the steps outlined in instructions, the audience sees the micro shrimp society come alive. Devoted to an unknown deity—a moving light source and a net—the shrimp must endure sibling rivalry, gangs of no-goodniks and ultimately realize their true fate: they are but fish food. Micro Shrimp is a fun, silly and outrageous new musical with tunes that will swim around in your head long after you leave the theatre. Micro Shrimp is written and composed by Marcus Yi. Originally from Singapore, Yi is an award-winning writer, director and performer now based in New York City. He is the artistic director of Living Room Theater and has worked on more than 100 productions. This production of Micro Shrimp is directed by Edward Matthews, director and founder of the New Jersey Playwrights Contest. The musical director is Gonzalo Valencia, a William Paterson graduate student. The choreographer is William Paterson alumna Samara Grossman. For additional information, please contact the University’s Shea Center Box Office at boxoffice@wpunj.edu, call 973.720.2371 or visit wp-presents.org. 03/17/15
