Uncategorized | July 5, 2011
Anyone interested in a career in musical theatre should read the “Making It” series by Margaret Matray in the Casper Star-Tribune. The series follows Casper College theatre professor Jim Olm in his quest to produce his show “The Magdalene” Off Broadway. Olm has invested many years and a lot of money in the pursuit of his dream.
Jim Olm |
The musical is inspired by the Gnostic Gospels, discovered in Nag Hammadi, Egypt, in 1945. It follows the story of Mary Magdelene as told in the Gospels of Mary and Thomas which were not included in the Christian Bible. “The Magdelene” is scheduled to run at the Theatre of St. Clement’s in New York through Sept. 4. Olm co-wrote the script with J.C. Hanley. The play is directed by Casper College professor Rich Burk with Tony Award-winner Richard Maltby Jr. as creative consultant.