Crossing Brooklyn
October-November 2007
A world-premiere musical with music by Jenny Giering. Book and lyrics by Laura Harrington. Directed by Jack Cummings III.
Transport Group presented this world-premiere modern musical that deals with the emotional aftermath of September 11th in New York City. With music by Jonathan Larson Award-winning composer Jenny Giering and book and lyrics by Emmy Award winner Laura Harrington.
Crossing Brooklyn tells the story of Des and AJ, a young, idealistic couple who are very much in love. They are both public school teachers bent on changing the world, one kid at a time. LIfe is full of promis and endless possiblity until Des begins to unravel under the weight of her fears, ignitied from that fateful September day. Splitting apart under the strain, Des and AJ struggle to find their way back to each other. The lessons they learn will change them forever.
