MUSIC FILM STAGE
THE LOOPHOLE
a new sci-fi adventure musical set in The American Civil War with Book & Bars by Zeniba Now and Music & Lyrics by Jay Adana. Winner of The 2020 Richard Rodgers' Award, developmentally produced by Playwrights Horizons, in Public Studio at The Public Theater, Dramatist Guild Foundation Fellowship, #BARS at The Public Alumni Residency, Rhinebeck Writer's Retreat Winner, and featured commission at the 50th Anniversay of HAIR! gala.
WHOLLY CHILL
a meditative music experience by Zeniba Now and Rodney Bush born of a desire to co-regulate during the lockdowns.
iQuit: Millennial Retirement Gala
Sometimes, you just gotta give up! Stand up comedy, musical parodies, musical improv, and original songs by Zeniba Now and Rodney Bush that have been viewed over a million times across the internet. Filmed LIVE at GreenRoom 42.
TAKE THE LEAD
OPENING 2025 at Paper Mill Playhouse! A new dance musical based on The New Line film by the same name. Book by Rob Cary & Jon Tolins, Music & Lyrics by Elliah Heifetz and Zeniba Now, Directed by Chris Gatelli and produced by Diane Nabatoff and Eva Price.
BELOVED
a short musical adaptation of Toni Morrison's BELOVED by Zeniba Now and Jay Adana filmed LIVE at The Public Theater as a part of Rafael Casal and Daveed Diggs' #BARS workshop for verse-driven theatre. Featured on PBS: The Great American Read episode 5 Villians and Monsters. Directed by Carlos Lopez Estrada with an introduction by Adrienne Warren.
Sincerely, Z
A variety show staring long-overdue letters of appreciation and performances from various original musicals and projects. Part of The Larson Legacy Concert Series at Jonathan Larson's alma mater, Adelphi University. Featuring music from shows by Zeniba Now, Rodney Bush, Jay Adana, and Elliah Heifetz.
HUMAN RESOURCES
An audio production by The Telephonic Literary Union produced by Woolly Mammoth and St. Louis Rep. A collective of artists lead audiences through a telephone system featuring work by Brittany K. Allen, Christopher Chen, Hansol Jung, Sarah Lunnie, Stowe Nelson, Zeniba Now, and Yuvika Tolani. Stream the song "Stay on The Line" by Zeniba Now and Teddy Roxpin.
The Nap Anthem
Rest bitch! A comedy song and music video by Fatuma Adar and Zeniba Now ft. Clear Mortifee. Available on all streaming platforms.
THE THIRST TRAP
by Zeniba Now and Rodney Bush, a lesbian b-movie musical project. Premiere at the 2022 Dramatists Guild Foundation Gala honoring Paula Vogel, Jeffrey Banks, and Barbara Olcott. Winner Songbyrd Demo Grant.
More
Music videos, songs, demos for various projects, parody videos, live performances, and more.
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