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Tess, A New Musical

June 26, 2025

After a sold-out debut concert at the Kraine Theater, Tess, A New Musical comes to 54 Below!  Adapted from Thomas Hardy’s classic novel Tess of the D’Urbervilles, this folk-infused rock musical follows Tess Durbeyfield through a journey of burden, tragedy, and resilience in 19th century rural England. As she struggles to support her family financially and recover from the trauma of a sexual assault, Tess finds solace in her community of female friends. When she is forced to marry her abuser, an emboldened Tess takes her fate into her own hands to escape by any means necessary.

With book, music, and lyrics by Annie Mullee, this tale of injustice and empowerment is sure to spark conversations while satisfying your ears with a gorgeous folk-rock score.  Fans of Spring Awakening, Jane Eyre, or Hadestown will enjoy the spirit and sound of Tess, A New Musical!

Written and composed by Annie Mullee (she/her).

Produced by Margot New (she/her).

Music directed by Jen Sapiro (she/her).

Directed by Jordan Yampolsky (she/her).

Featuring:

Kyra Burke (she/her) as Tess Durbeyfield
Annie Mullee (she/her) as Iz Heuette
John Henry Stamper (he/him) as Angel Clare
Jordan Yampolsky (she/her) as Marian
Malynne Smith (she/her) as Liza Lu Durbeyfield
Olivia Bernabe (they/them) as Rhetty

Ensemble:

Ian Allred (he/him)
Lindsey Belisle (she/her)
Annabel Cromwell (she/her)
Sean Morán (they/them)
Angelique Rodriguez (she/they)
Pearle Shannon (he/she/they)
Christopher Brian Williams (he/him)

Joined by band lead Jen Sapiro (she/her) on piano, Mario Fontes (he/him) on bass, Vivek Menon (he/him) on violin, Henry Oliver (they/them) on violin, Adam Sapiro (he/him) on guitar, and Chris Veliz (he/him) on drums.

Please note that all artists and acts are subject to change at any time.

Featuring

A young adult with light skin, long brown hair, and a trimmed beard and mustache smiles warmly at the camera. They are wearing small earrings, a green shirt, and a dark jacket. The background is plain and gray, highlighting the subject's face.

Ian Allred

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A young woman with light skin, straight brown hair with bangs, and blue eyes looks slightly over her shoulder toward the camera. She has a neutral expression and wears a black tank top. The background is plain and dark, keeping the focus on her face.

Lindsey Belisle

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Olivia Bernabe, a woman with medium-length dark hair and brown eyes, gazes calmly at the camera. She wears a dark, floral-patterned top and subtle makeup. The soft, blurred blue background creates a serene portrait atmosphere.

Olivia Bernabe

Rhetty
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A woman with fair skin and long brown hair looks directly at the camera. She has brown eyes, natural makeup with pink lipstick, and is wearing a dark pink top. The background is solid pink, complementing her outfit and lip color.

Kyra Burke

Tess
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Annabel Cromwell

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A person with a trimmed beard and glasses smiles at the camera. They are wearing a bright yellow beanie, a dark coat, and have a small earring in their left ear. The background is plain gray, keeping the focus on the individual.

Sean Morán

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A young woman with fair skin and freckles poses against a dark background. She has straight, dark brown hair, light eyes, and wears a small nose ring in her left nostril. She is looking slightly to the side with a soft, neutral expression.

Annie Mullee

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Margot New

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Angelique Rodriguez, a young woman with straight dark brown hair and light skin, faces the camera against a plain white background. She wears a taupe ribbed sweater and small hoop earrings, with natural makeup, winged eyeliner, and a neutral expression.

Angelique Rodriguez

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Jen Sapiro

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Angelique Rodriguez, with short brown hair and fair skin, smiles gently at the camera. She wears an olive-green button-up shirt over a white top. The plain, textured gray background and soft lighting highlight her face.

Pearle Shannon

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A young woman, Angelique Rodriguez, with curly black hair smiles softly at the camera. She wears a black jacket over a light top and a thin necklace. The vibrant red background makes her friendly, relaxed features stand out.

Malynne Smith

Liza Lu
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John Henry Stamper, with short, curly brown hair and a green collared shirt, stands outdoors against lush green foliage. The slightly blurred background enhances the serene natural setting as he gazes directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

John Henry Stamper

Angel
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Christopher Brian Williams, a smiling man with light brown hair and a beard, wearing a dark denim jacket over a brown shirt, poses in front of a softly blurred gray background. He looks directly at the camera, exuding a friendly, approachable demeanor.

Christopher Brian Williams

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A young woman, Angelique Rodriguez, with wavy brown hair featuring blonde highlights sits on black metal stairs. She wears a mauve short-sleeve top and a gold necklace, smiling softly at the camera. The background includes green walls and a staircase railing.

Jordan Yampolsky

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Mario Fontes Bass

Henry Oliver Violin

Adam Sapiro Guitar

Chris Veliz Drums

Past Performances

  • Thu, Jun 26 :9:30 pm
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