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Theater for New Audiences, Perry Street Theater, 1989 — Published by Samuel French

This musical for teens is a loose adaptation of the The Red Shoes, transposed to today's urban jungle. "The most refreshing thing about The Red Sneaks … is the chance to hear youths rather than adults talk about the nightmarish pressures of urban life."– N.Y. Times. "Remarkably clear, unsentimental and disturbing…. A gritty little musical that combines pop and rock Pokies with more traditional musical comedy."— AP. "A most effective contemporary morality play…. The music has real gusto."—N.Y. Post.

Directed, written and composed by Elizabeth Swados

Additional compositions by Shawn Benjamin and Donald Faison

Cast:  Shawn Benjamin, Valerie Evering, Donald Faison, Dedre Guevara, Kenny Lund, Raquel Richard, James Cheffield-Dewees, Teresina Sullo

Sets and Costumes by GW Mercier

Lighting by ML Geiger

Choreography by Arthur Fredric and the Company

Casting by Liz Woodman, CSA

Stage Management by Frank Dalyrymple

Musicians: Paul O’Keefe, Michael Sottile and Lewis Robinson