New York-based Baritone, Ryan James Monroe, makes his solo concert debut singing the music of the incredibly brilliant Thomas Hodges! With Thomas Hodges at the piano, Ryan is joined by special guest Gracie Lee Brown to bring you an evening of intense, inspiring music. A celebration of the human experience through music, storytelling, and community that is guaranteed to leave you feeling empowered and charged with the intimate knowing that you are not alone.
Ryan James Monroe is a New York-based singer and creative leader. He has been seen on stage at Carnegie Hall, The Duplex, The Green Room 42, The West End Lounge, The Bitter End, around St. Petersburg, Florida, and throughout Florence, Italy! Ryan is the creator and host of The Empowered Series which is in its second season on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. With The Empowered Series, Ryan is sitting down with creative leaders to share stories that can help us be more empowering leaders while also living more empowered lives. Ryan is so excited to be making his solo show debut at The Duplex with his friend and deeply valued collaborator, Thomas Hodges! Ryan holds a BFA in Music Theatre and BA in Arts Administration both from Elon University. Instagram @ryanjamesmonroe
Thomas Hodges is a New York-based composer and music director. He is passionate about using historical documents, interviews, and real-life events to create complex and compelling stories for the stage. Past works include Sonata 1962 (NYMF 2018 winner of three awards including “Outstanding Musical Arrangements and Orchestrations”, Interlochen 2021, book by Patricia Loughrey) Underground (NYMF 2019, Perry Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp, book by John Viscardi) The Things We Never Say (San Diego Fringe 2015 winner of “Outstanding Original Score”) Dorian (Commissioned by Diversionary Theatre 2011). His score for Patricia Loughrey's Dear Harvey is available from Playscripts and has been produced internationally over 50 productions earning a commendation from the City of San Diego. In 2015 The Harvey Milk Foundation commissioned a sequel to Dear Harvey called Hope Will Never Be Silent exploring LGBTQ activism globally through interviews.
You must present your VACCINE CARD and ID at the door to enter the theatre.$20 Ticket in Advance & a 2 Drink Minimum in the Cabaret Theatre*
$25 Ticket at the Door (plus service fee) & a 2 Drink Minimum in the Cabaret Theatre*
*Drinks Must be purchased In the Cabaret Theatre to count towards the Minimum.