What People Are Saying...
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“...CLEVER, MEMORABLE SONGS!" - John Craig, OBE
"...A STRONGLY WRITTEN LOVE STORY..." The Reviews Hub, UK
"…THE SONGWRITING IS SUPERB…”— Arthur Zadinsky, Seattle Symphony
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“…a story of survival and an island community’s response to a tragedy, with a child’s longing at its heart…”—Mrs. Miyoko Matsuda, widow of Japanese American WW2 War Veteran
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"...Peretti's work touches the heart...it's about the triumphs and humanity that still give us hope...bigger audiences need to see Winghaven Park, to take the journey that unfolds onstage with rousing and original music..."
~ Mike James, PBS broadcaster, journalist
"...a musical with big city ambitions, complete with a storyline fit for a Broadway show...the story is dark in many ways, but that doesn't mean the music is not bright..."
~ Elizabeth Shepherd, award-winning Seattle journalist, Sound Publishing
Winghaven Park - A New Musical Play
SYNOPSIS
During the tensions and uncertainties of World War 2, Vera Webster, entertainer and movie star, returns to Vashon Island and her childhood home, Winghaven Park, on a War Bond tour. A layered plot weaves together forgotten romance, the destruction of war, racial tensions, and the consequences of a family secret.
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Song styles range from swing, blues, musical comedy, and lush ballads.
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WINGHAVEN PARK - Looking forward...
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A workshop presentation of Winghaven Park received standing ovations in London's West End at the Actors' Church, Covent Garden, in September 2024, with an ensemble cast, featuring West End stars: four-time Olivier nominee, Summer Strallen (Love Never Dies, Top Hat, Young Frankenstein), Jamie Muscato (Heathers, Moulin Rouge!), Victoria Hamilton-Barrit (Hex, National Theatre), Maisie Mardle (Matilda, West End) with musical direction and orchestrations by Paul Schofield, choreography by George Lyons, stage direction by Gabriel Barre (Here You Come Again, UK Tour), and casting by Harry Blumenau Casting CDG CDA (harryblumenau.com).
Recent Online PRESS:
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​https://www.thereviewshub.com/new-musical-workshop-winghaven-park-st-pauls-church-london/
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Themes and Cultural Relevance in Winghaven Park
True love requires courage and honesty in order to survive. Winghaven Park explores the journey from individual ambition and fulfillment to the strength, sacrifice, and healing of community.
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Lisa Peretti BIO
After professional training in Musical Theatre and Acting at Mountview Theatre Academy (London) and later earning an M.A. in Performance Studies from King’s College and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, Lisa studied playwriting with playwright Stephen Jeffreys.​ Lisa's professional memberships include British Actor’s Equity, BMI (songwriter-lyricist), and The Dramatists Guild of America.​
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As a young professional, Lisa toured the UK performing alongside the late Anthony Newley, whose legendary songwriting for the theatre has been a particular inspiration to her work. After performing in the European tour of Phantom of the Opera, Lisa returned to her hometown of Seattle, USA, where she made her Seattle theatre debut in Brian Friel’s Wonderful Tennessee, followed by the title role in G.B. Shaw’s Candida, Mary Bailey in It’s A Wonderful Life - A Live Radio Play opposite TV’s Grant Goodeve, and Susan in Susan and God.
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As a playwright and singer-songwriter, Lisa’s work has featured on stage, recordings, and radio in Europe and the North America. Most recently, Lisa accepted a commission to write two one act plays, including Burlap (in development), to be produced in 2025. As a songwriter, Lisa’s songs ‘One Voice’ and 'My Heart Goes With You’ and 'By The Farthest Sea' have featured on BBC Radio, Premier Radio, and ITV Television in the UK. ‘My Heart Goes With You’ was commissioned by the Royal British Legion for the Centennial celebration of WW1, and was featured in a gala concert alongside Jools Holland and the The Military Wives Choir.
Since January 2021, Lisa has been the Artistic Director of Drama Dock (dramadock.org) a theatre company in its 49th season.
For Lisa's global music licensing contact Karin Martin or Claire Coffey at www.songsolutions.org