Marcel on the Train
Before he became the world’s most famous mime, Marcel Marceau was a teenager in Nazi-occupied France, smuggling Jewish children to safety with nothing but courage and imagination. In the shadows of World War II, Marcel on the Train reveals the man behind the mime. Co-written by and starring Tony Award® nominee Ethan Slater (SpongeBob SquarePants, Wicked), this inventive new play shows us how, sometimes, courage begins in silence.
Written by Marshall Pailet & Ethan Slater
Directed by Marshall Pailet
Premiering at Classic Stage Company - February/March 2026
Private Jones
Inspired by the true story a deaf Welsh sniper in World War One, Private Jones uses live onstage sound foley and ensemble storytelling to tell the story of a deaf soldier from his perspective. The story follows young Gomer as he fakes his way through enlistment, training camp, and into a horrifying and unique war that’s made all that much more unique because he can’t hear what’s coming next.
Book, Music, Lyrics and Directed by Marshall Pailet.
**Winner of Four 2025 Helen Hayes Awards Including Outstanding New Musical*
*Winner of the CT Critics Circle Award for Best Director*
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World Premiere, Signature Theatre
Developed at the Johnny Mercer Colony at Goodspeed Musicals, followed by a developmental production at the Goodspeed Terris
Loch Ness
On the mysterious waters of the Scottish Highlands, a father and daughter embark on a quest to discover a legendary creature in this epic new musical adventure. Magically theatrical, and brought to life by fascinating puppetry and innovative ensemble storytelling, Loch Ness takes us on a mystical journey about moving forward in a world of uncertainty.
Last seen at The Rev (Winner of Best Musical, Director, Choreography, All Design Categories, 3 Acting Categories - Broadway World Central NY)
Music and Direction by Marshall Pailet
Lyrics by A.D. Penedo
Book by Sandy Rustin
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