Help take SUNNYLAND - A Rock Banjo Opera to the next level!

Folks I’m hoping you’ll join me as I seek new funding for the next phase of development for ‘SUNNYLAND,' my rock banjo opera.

The staged readings with the Process Series in February were a huge success. Full houses both nights and we even scored a couple really swell write ups.

One from Pamir Kiciman at The Local Reporter:

https://thelocalreporter.press/sunnyland-the-staged-reading-of-a-genre-busting-musical-developed-in-a-longstanding-incubator-at-unc-ch/

And another from Adele Harris with The Daily Tarheel.

https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2025/02/lifestyle-sunnyland-rock-banjo-opera

In addition, I’d like to present to you archival quality video for the Saturday February 8th reading of ‘SUNNYLAND, A Rock Banjo Opera.’ Shot and edited by Nick Karner, this video captures the spirit and the energy of that evenings reading. You get to experience every moment beginning with Director Joseph Megel’s introduction thru to the chat back with the audience afterwards. And in between? Some amazing freaking performances.

‘SUNNYLAND, A Rock Banjo Opera’ archival video link:

https://vimeo.com/1055634861/d743db8787

And it is because those performances were so amazing that I believe this is the right time to announce our new funding goal. What will keep the SUNNYLAND development train rolling is pursuing similar opportunities with different theater groups and venues across the country. When applying for these opportunities - quality demos of the songs featuring trained and experienced actors, are key to getting the new work noticed.

Think after viewing the video that you all would agree that while the material is still fresh, now is the time to record those demos. Intention is to get - Taz / Rory, Kong / Gibson, Elena / Cassidy, Gaby / Sasha & Buck / Dickie - who you’ll see featured in this video, into Good Luck Studios to reprise their roles.

I have selected what I think are the five strongest standalone numbers of the batch. I’ve looked into possible studio dates and in emails with the cast have confirmed that they are all super excited by the proposition.

Only thing that’s missing is you. So whayda say? Wanna help SUNNYLAND continue to develop and find new opportunities?

Love it if ya would. Enjoy the video. And chip in what ya can to help us meet this new goal.

Cheers big ears!

xoStephan aka Breadfoot