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The Great MT Lowering: Live! Feat. Imani Russell & more

November 20, 2024

Singing higher = singing better? Think again. Join us at 54 Below for The Great MT Lowering: Live! Trans and gender non-conforming actors from Broadway and beyond lower the keys of your musical theatre favorites to break the stigma of vocal prowess and talent being limited by range. From Golden Age classics like She Loves Me to the contemporary world of Mean Girls and Lempicka, prepare for a night of trans excellence and a celebration of the beauty and power of low voices!

Conceived and produced by Alyssa “Alyx” Cassese.

Music directed by Mikayla Coxe.

Featuring:

Ernest Allen (they/them)
Dennis Cao (they/he)
Alyssa “Alyx” Cassese (they/he/she)
Emma Diner (any pronouns)
Bobby Ellis (any pronouns)
Patrick Falk (he/him)
Malea Kimberly (they/she)
Katryna “K” Marttala (they/them)
Brady Dalton Richards (they/he) (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child)
Imani Russell (they/them) (How To Dance In Ohio)
Sushma Saha (pronoun inclusive) (1776)
Gwynne Wood (they/she) (1776, Oklahoma! US tour)

The Great MT Lowering is inspired by/based on the viral TikTok series of the same name that Cassese began back in 2023. To date, the series has accumulated around one million views and over 140,000 likes, while receiving hundreds of comments from artists who feel relieved to be able to sing in their natural timbres. Additionally, the trend has inspired positive feedback from industry professionals who feel encouraged by the movement to have actors sing more in keys fit for their voices.

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

Featuring

Ernest Allen, with short, curly black hair and a neatly trimmed beard and mustache, is smiling at the camera. He is wearing a maroon-colored shirt and standing in front of a pink background.

Ernest Allen

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A person with long, straight black hair is facing the camera with a neutral expression. They are wearing a mustard yellow top with a frilled neckline against a plain, light gray background. The simplicity of the scene brings to mind the minimalist portraits often associated with Dennis Cao's work.

Dennis Cao

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A person with short, curly dark hair smiles softly while crossing their arms over their chest. They are wearing a sleeveless, dark green top and hoop earrings. The background is a matching dark green color, creating a unified, monochromatic look.

Alyssa Cassese

Producer
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Portrait of a young woman with straight, long dark hair against a dark background. She has a calm, neutral expression, with soft makeup emphasizing her eyes and lips. She is wearing a simple, light-colored top, and her hair is neatly styled.

Mikayla Coxe

Music Director
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A person with short brown hair smiles against an orange background. They wear a black collared shirt and a delicate beaded necklace. A tattoo of a globe topped with a crown is visible on their upper arm. Their expression is warm and friendly.

Emma Diner

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Bobby Ellis, with short, bleached blonde hair and a neatly groomed beard and mustache, looks directly at the camera. They're wearing a white t-shirt and have a nose ring in their left nostril and small hoop earrings in each ear. The background is a solid, muted gray.

Bobby Ellis

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A person with short, light brown hair and a beard is wearing round glasses and a dark blue turtleneck sweater. They have a gold necklace with a small rectangular pendant. The background is plain and dark, drawing focus to the person's face, which has a neutral expression.

Patrick Falk

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Kimberly, with curly hair, hoop earrings, and a septum ring, smiles at the camera. She has glittery makeup on her eyelids and lips. The image background is a solid pink color, which complements Kimberly's radiant and joyful expression.

Malea Kimberly

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Katryna Marttala

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A person with short, curly brown hair and fair skin smiles slightly at the camera. They are wearing a colorful, patterned shirt under a faded denim jacket. The background is a muted, light green.

Brady Dalton Richards

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Imani Russell

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A person with curly black hair, medium skin tone, and brown eyes is shown in a head-and-shoulder portrait. They are wearing a white tank top and large hoop earrings. The background is a warm brown color. The person has a calm expression and a beauty mark above their upper lip on the left side.

Sushma Saha

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A person with short, red hair and a light skin tone gazes forward. They are wearing a sleeveless green top, gold textured drop earrings, a gold nose ring, and a gold choker necklace. The dark background emphasizes the individual’s face, evoking the distinct style of Gwynne Wood.

Gwynne Wood

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Past Performances

  • Wed, Nov 20 :9:30 pm
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