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A New Brain

Project type

Musical

Date

Fall 2025

Location

Chapel Hill, NC

Role

Director

Company

Company Carolina

A New Brain is a semi-autobiographical musical by William Finn. When children's show composer Gordon Schwinn faints during a work lunch, he is rushed to the hospital to await treatment. While dealing with belligerent hallucinations, Gordon hears the input of his fretting mother, his work obsessed friend, and his doting lover. The core of the story is well-captured by the title of one of the songs: "Heart and Music". This one act manages to interweave fantastical comedy and tender moments shared.

PHOTO CREDITS: CAL STOKE @calsto.photo

(left to right) Ellis Vanderburg as Mimi, Corey Gudesblat as Gordon, Buck Thornton as Roger

(left to right) Buck Thornton as Roger, Spenser Brenton as Homeless Woman

(left to right) Fionn Borgerson as Richard, Corey Gudesblat as Gordon

(left to right) Fionn Borgerson as Richard, Corey Gudesblat as Gordon, Buck Thornton as Roger, Kate Merrin as Rhona, Xavier Cacanindin as Doctor, Jacob Goldbaum as Minister

(left to right) Corey Gudesblat as Gordon, Buck Thornton as Roger

(left to right) Ellis Vanderburg as Mimi, Brock Sorrells as Mr. Bungee

(left to right) Buck Thornton as Roger, Brock Sorrells as Mr. Bungee, Jacob Goldbaum as Minister, Corey Gudesblat as Gordon, V Coq as Nancy D.

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