PRODUCTIONS
“THE TEN SONGS by Mr. Bernstein—passionate, delightful, and funny—expand the action. They are touchingly emotional and ENHANCE THE STORY.”
“ZACHARY Bernstein has written a laugh-filled plot, some lively C&W infused tunes and some very clever lyrics making Earth to Karen a fun-filled outing…EARTH TO KAREN ATTAINS LIFTOFF.”
EARTH TO KAREN
Houston, she has a problem.
Karen Spitz was a celebrated astronaut until she made headlines for attempting to kidnap another astronaut after a manic cross-country drive from Texas to Florida. But what most people remember about the story was that Karen wore a diaper while she was doing it. One year later, she’s living in the shadow of a national scandal; unemployed, single, and coasting on the last of her sister’s goodwill. Will a new job at Subway be one small step on her path to redemption, or one giant leap back to infamy?
Book, music, and lyrics by Zachary Bernstein
Directed by Guy Picot
Choreography by Sarah M. Kruger
Cast: Dagney Kerr, Rebecca Larsen, Lauren Van Kurin, and Matthew Bohrer
Musicians: Eric Radoux, Gordon Wimpress, and Zachary Bernstein
PRODUCTIONS:
Hollywood Fringe Festival, 2019
WINNER – Best of the Broadwater Encore Pick
NOMINATED – Best Musical, HFF 2019
NOMINATED – ShoWorks Don’t Wait. Create! Award for original content production.
NOMINATED – Robby Award for Best Music & Lyrics, Zachary Bernstein
NOMINATED – Robby Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Musical, Lauren Van Kurin
“DISASTEROID! takes what could be a tragic premise and turns it into something hopeful and freeing. I left this heartwarming production feeling full of energy and inspired to live life to the fullest.
SUCH A DELIGHTFUL SHOW!”
“WILL warm your romantic heart and keep you chuckling…Fun. Delightful. TOTALLY SATISFYING.”
DISASTEROID!
Published in 2020 by Stage Rights.
Also available for purchase on Amazon.
Sometimes the end of the world isn't the end of the world. She's a philanthropist trapped in a loveless marriage; he's an amateur astronomer trapped in a tax office. But he has a secret: the earth is shortly going to be destroyed by an asteroid. So what the heck, let's fall in love and grab life by the throat while we still can. Will Mabel and Arthur find meaning in their lives just as they are to be cut short? But what if he's wrong and the planet keeps spinning? That really would be the end of the world.
Book, Music, and Lyrics by Zachary Bernstein
Directed by Guy Picot
Choreography by Sarah M. Kruger
Cast: Jon Bobek, Heather Roberts, Matthew Bohrer, and Dagney Kerr
Musicians: Eric Radoux, Gordon Wimpress, and Zachary Bernstein
PRODUCTIONS:
Mark Taper Auditorium, part of the LA MADE series, 2019
Hollywood Fringe Festival, 2018
WINNER: Best of the Broadwater Encore Pick
NOMINATED: Best Musical, HFF 2018
NOMINATED: A Little New Music Award for Outstanding Songwriting
NOMINATED: ShoWorks Don’t Wait. Create! Award for original content production.
Sacred Fools Theater Company (late-night production), 2018
Underground Theater Company (early version), 2012
QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS
How do you like them apples? In the customer service department of Mott's, makers of fine apple sauce and apple juice, Kevin is the supervisor for two hopeless new hires - the ever-irritable Laurie and the cripplingly shy Dale - recently hired at the insistence of Meg, Kevin’s sexually harassing boss. Seemingly unable to complete a call successfully, they’re all on thin ice. When a call comes in from single mom Pam, Kevin makes a real connection. Will she ever call again so they can meet in person?
Written by Zachary Bernstein
Directed by Guy Picot
Cast: Pete Caslavka, CJ Merriman, Travis Snyder-Eaton, Stephanie Cannon, and Shaela Cook (plus many special guests, including Ari Radousky and Jaime Andrews as seen in the video)
The piece ran for 15 episodes in the late-night hit, Serial Killers at Sacred Fools. This was the longest-running piece of the season and was the first runner up in the Finals.
SEVERE F**KING DROUGHT
During one of Southern California’s recent droughts, we created this timely and very serious Public Service Announcement.
Co-Written/Directed by Zachary Bernstein