Back O'Town
Back O'Town centers on a family of three Black women, a grandmother, a mother, and a daughter, and their community in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in New Orleans. Featuring musical styles ranging from New Orleans styles jazz to hip-hop and musical theatre, the story explores themes of Southern Blackness, incarceration, and community healing.
Run time: 120 minutes
Midtown International Theatre Festival. New York City, NY. July 2017.
Musical Forum Spring Show. Providence, RI. April 2017.
Run time: 120 minutes
Midtown International Theatre Festival. New York City, NY. July 2017.
Musical Forum Spring Show. Providence, RI. April 2017.
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"Reifler’s writing deftly plays with rhyme, both in song and out...The music of
Back O’ Town is playful (“Bah-Duh”), mournful (“The Memorial Blues”) and hopeful (“Louis’ Wonderful World”). So are the characters; so is the story." -Caroline Sprague (The Blognonian) |
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Goldilocks
An unconventional twist on the children's tale, Goldilocks follows the relationship between Paul and Lisa, a young couple getting married sooner than expected due to a pregnancy. As Paul tries to figure out who he is, he stumbles into the drag scene and becomes Goldilocks, a drag queen performing with his “three bears.” The relationship is tested as Paul explores his new passion.
Run time: 45 minutes
Thespis Theater Festival. New York City, NY. August 2016.
Mini Musical Festival. Providence, RI. March 2015.
Run time: 45 minutes
Thespis Theater Festival. New York City, NY. August 2016.
Mini Musical Festival. Providence, RI. March 2015.
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"Reifler’s songs have everything you could want in a musical comedy. They’re fun, they’re catchy...From 60s-era girl group (and girl power) songs to sneeringly unapologetic, self-adulating ballads, the variety of styles is as impressive as the amount of humor infused into each number."
-Marti Sichel (Woman Around Town) |
The Trombone Lesson
A music student finally stands up to her teacher who is stuck in his classical ways and the teacher takes a turn to listen and learn.
Run time: 10 minutes
Manhattan Repertory Theater's 10-Minute Play Contest. New York, NY. August 2016. **WINNER**
Mini Musical Festival. Providence, RI. March 2016.
Rites and Reason Theater. Providence, RI. December 2015.
Run time: 10 minutes
Manhattan Repertory Theater's 10-Minute Play Contest. New York, NY. August 2016. **WINNER**
Mini Musical Festival. Providence, RI. March 2016.
Rites and Reason Theater. Providence, RI. December 2015.
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Subtitles available
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