“Only Place I Belong”
A new queer folk musical!
Written by M. Can Yasar
Directed by Coleman Ray Clark
World Premiere August 3 & 4, 2022 – The Tank NYC
“Only Place I Belong” is the journey of a young Turkish-immigrant man in search of love, identity, and belonging in America for the first time.
The story follows Can through a rebellious attempt to offer his truest self to the world, his family, and to himself. As Can moves from Turkey to New York, we follow his heartbreaking, sexy, and unforgettable encounters, as he finds the soul he thought he lost – his voice and music.
With a score of original indie/folk songs blended with unmistakably-New York stories, this new musical feels like a late-night train ride that you won’t want to end.
Photographer, Grace Copeland.
CREATIVE TEAM
M. Can Yasar……………………………………….Writer & Composer
Coleman Ray Clark…………………………………………………Director
Maddie Milligan……………………………………………………Producer
Nathanael Myers……………………………………….Choreographer
Brant Zheng…………………………….Production Stage Manager
June Adams-Pallais……………………………….Costume Designer
Eric Cheung………………………………Scenic and Prop Designer
Allison Newcombe………………………………….Lighting Designer
Blake Ortiz-Goldberg………………………………..Sound Designer
Daniel Shevlin……………………………………..Music Arrangement
CAST
M. Can Yasar…………………………………………………………………Can
Randell Benford……………………………………………Arda & others
Danny Bryck*……………………………Dad, Francis, Joe & others
Artemis Zara Gültekin………………………………….Reva & others
Devi Peot…………………………………………Sister, Nicole & others
Mercedes Riegé…………………………………………..Mom & others
Daniel Shevlin*……………………………………………….Lui & others
BAND
Craig Long……………………………………………….Piano/Conductor
Brian Cudina…………………………………………………………….Drums
Artemis Zara Gültekin………………………………………………..Violin
Daniel Shevlin………………………………………………………………Cello
*These Actors are appearing courtesy of Actors Equity Association. Equity-approved showcase.
THE WHAT
The What Co. produces collaborative artist-based performances. Founded in 2018 by Coleman Ray Clark and Bailey Lee. Producers of the hit site-specific production of “bare” the pop opera in 2019 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in NYC.
