# Triassic Parq

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***Triassic Parq*** is a musical comedy with music by Marshall Pailet, and lyrics and book by Marshall Pailet, Bryce Norbitz and Steve Wargo.[1]

## Synopsis

The [novel](/source/Jurassic_Park_(novel)) and [film](/source/Jurassic_Park) *Jurassic Park* told from the perspective of the dinosaurs.[2] A clan of genetically engineered female dinosaurs (played by male and female actors[3]) is thrown into chaos when one of the female dinosaurs spontaneously turns male.[3] Originally directed by [Marshall Pailet](/source/Marshall_Pailet) and presented Off-Broadway at the Soho Playhouse in 2012.[4] The original cast featured [Alex Wyse](/source/Alex_Wyse) ([Velociraptor](/source/Velociraptor) of Innocence), [Wade McCollum](/source/Wade_McCollum) (Velociraptor of Faith), [Lindsay Nicole Chambers](/source/Lindsay_Nicole_Chambers) (Velociraptor of Science), Shelley Thomas ([T-Rex](/source/Tyrannosaurus) 1), Claire Neumann (T-Rex 2), Brandon Espinoza (Mime-a-saurus), Lee Seymour (Morgan Freeman) and Zak Sandler (Pianosaurus).[5]

## Production history

Originally produced in 2010 at the NY International Fringe Festival under the title ***Jurassic Parq: The Broadway Musical***[6]" where it won "Best Overall Musical/Production.[7]" After Off-Broadway, it was slightly re-written[8] and presented at the Chance Theater in Orange County where it won the Ovation Award for "Best Production of a Musical (Intimate Theater)[9]" in addition to two other awards.[10]

## Cast

NY International Fringe Festival Off-Broadway Chance Theater Character 2010 2012 2013 Velociraptor of Innocence N/A Alex Wyse Keaton Williams Velociraptor of Faith John Jeffrey Martin Wade McCollum Jackson Tobiska Velociraptor of Science Mary Ellen Ashley Lindsay Nicole Chambers Camryn Zelinger Baby Velociraptor Brandon Gill N/A N/A T-Rex 1 Tara Novie Shelley Thomas Micaela Martinez T-Rex 2 Natalie Bradshaw / Claire Neumann Claire Neumann Kellie Spill Dilophosaurus Jay Frisby N/A N/A Mime-a-saurus Brandon Espinoza Brandon Espinoza Alex Bueno Morgan Freeman Lee Seymour Lee Seymour Camryn Zelinger Chorusasaurus Denise Dumper, Olli Haaskivi, Emily Jenda, Cara Massey N/A N/A Pianosaurus N/A Zak Sandler Taylor Stephenson Percuss-a-don N/A Jeremy Yaddaw N/A

## Recordings

**Original cast recording**

Original Release Date: 2012 [11]

Label: Starkadia

Music: Marshall Pailet

Lyrics: Marshall Pailet, Bryce Norbitz and Steve Wargo

Director: Marshall Pailet

Music Director: Zak Sandler

- [Alex Wyse](/source/Alex_Wyse) – Velociraptor of Innocence
- Wade McCollum – Velociraptor of Faith
- [Lindsay Nicole Chambers](/source/Lindsay_Nicole_Chambers) – Velociraptor of Science
- Shelley Thomas – T-Rex 1
- Claire Neumann – T-Rex 2
- Brandon Espinoza – Mime-a-saurus
- Lee Seymour - Morgan Freeman
- Zak Sandler - Pianosaurus

## References

1. Associated Press. ["Off-Broadway Play is Deeply Funny"](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/28/triassic-parq-review_n_1633597.html). *[HuffPost](/source/HuffPost)*. Retrieved 12 August 2014.

1. ["New Yorker Review 'Triassic Parq'"](http://www.newyorker.com/goings-on-about-town/theatre/triassic-parq). *www.newyorker.com*. Retrieved 12 August 2014.

1. Gray, Margaret. ["No wonder the dinosaurs of 'Triassic Parq' are so edgy"](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-xpm-2013-feb-01-la-et-cm-triassic-parq-chance-theater-review-20130201-story.html). *www.latimes.com*. Retrieved 12 August 2014.

1. Cote, David. ["Triassic Parq"](http://www.timeout.com/newyork/theater/triassic-parq). *www.timeout.com*. Retrieved 12 August 2014.

1. Hetrick, Adam. ["Triassic Parq The Musical, Regenerated Since FringeNYC Run, Begins Off-Broadway June 12"](http://www.playbill.com/news/article/166925-Triassic-Parq-The-Musical-Regenerated-Since-FringeNYC-Run-Begins-Off-Broadway-June-12). *www.playbill.com*. Retrieved 12 August 2014.

1. Penketh, Tom. ["Jurassic Parq: The Broadway Musical"](http://www.backstage.com/review/ny-theater/off-off-broadway/jurassic-parq-the-broadway-musical/). *www.backstage.com*. Retrieved 12 August 2014.

1. BWW News Desk. ["FringeNYC 2010 Announces Overall Excellence Award Winners"](http://www.broadwayworld.com/off-broadway/article/FringeNYC-2010-Announces-Overall-Excellence-Award-Winners-20100830#.U-rR8twYEds). *www.broadwayworld.com*. Retrieved 12 August 2014.

1. Mehlinger, Samantha. ["Musical Dinosaurs Mutate in Pailet's Triassic Parq"](http://lastagetimes.com/2013/01/musical-dinosaurs-mutate-in-pailet’s-triassic-parq/). *www.lastagetimes.com*. Retrieved 12 August 2014.

1. Hetrick, Adam. ["The Scottsboro Boys, Parade, The Nether Win LA Stage Alliance Ovation Awards"](http://www.playbill.com/news/article/183980-The-Scottsboro-Boys-Parade-The-Nether-Win-LA-Stage-Alliance-Ovation-Awards). *www.playbill.com*. Retrieved 12 August 2014.

1. Ng, David. ["Ovation Awards 2013: Center Theatre Group, La Mirada win big"](http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/culture/la-et-cm-ovation-awards-2013-20131103-story.html). *www.latimes.com*. Retrieved 12 August 2014.

1. ["Triassic Parq \[Cast Recording\]"](https://music.apple.com/us/artist/triassic-parq-original-cast/588072022). iTunes. Retrieved 12 August 2014.

## External links

- [Official Website](http://triassicparq.com)
- [AP Reviews *Triassic Parq*](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/28/triassic-parq-review_n_1633597.htmls)
- [*LA Times* Review *Triassic Parq*](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-xpm-2013-feb-01-la-et-cm-triassic-parq-chance-theater-review-20130201-story.html)
- [Licensing Website](http://www.playscripts.com/play/2683)

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