MEET THE KREWE
Michael Meth – Concept, Book and Lyrics
Mike’s first musicals were produced when he was in his twenties and include the cult hit, “Metro – the Disaster Musical” at the New Playwrights Theatre in Washington DC. While a top Creative Director, writer and producer in the Experiential marketing business, his work took him to New Orleans where it was love at first sight (and taste). It was obvious to Mike that a stage story simply “set” in New Orleans couldn’t adequately capture the unique feeling of the culture. Instead, he created a participatory “experience” of New Orleans as the immersive musical, Last Night at the Rue Bayou.
Martee LeBow – Composer
Martee was a singer and pianist at age 3, a songwriter at ten and a major-label recording artist at 19. Her debut album, produced by the legendary Charlie Calello, featured a Who’s Who of New York session royalty.
As an Atlantic recording artist, she released two more acclaimed albums, “Love’s a Liar” and “Crimes of the Heart.” As a songwriter signed to multiple publishing companies, her writing talent was recognized by many recording artists, among them Dusty Springfield, who recorded Martee’s co-write with Will Jennings, “Roll Away.” Throughout her career, her music has reflected a powerful connection to the music of New Orleans. (she is convinced she lived a past life on the bayou!) Her deep feeling for and knowledge of the rhythms of New Orleans are the heartbeat of Last Night of the Rue Bayou.
Tracey Conyer Lee - Director
Tracey's award winning 29-year career is multifaceted. In addition to directing LAST NIGHT AT THE RUE BAYOU, and the upcoming YELLOW ROSE she recently appeared in CHICKEN AND BISCUITS at ASOLO REP and has performed in many Original Off-Broadway casts, in 70+ roles at regional/international theaters, narrates audio books and can currently be seen in FBI on CBS. A triple threat, she is also a playwright, and her work has been produced in DC, Chicago, NYC. Her show POOR POSTURING was published as part of “25 Plays from The Fire This Time Festival” (Methuen Drama). She was a Princess Grace Award finalist and is an ATG PlayLab Member. And if that is not enough - she is part of Broadway Inspirational Voices, and co-founder of Be Ready.
www.traceyconyerlee.com
Irwin Fisch – Music Supervisor
Irwin Fisch is an Emmy-nominated arranger, composer and performer who creates music for media and live performance. He has scored numerous television movies and composed hundreds of scores and songs for advertising. His arrangements have been heard by millions on broadcasts of the Kennedy Center Honors, the Tony Awards and the Super Bowl; live on stage with Bette Midler, Beyonce, Barbra Streisand; and in Tony-nominated Broadway musicals. He also serves as arranger and co-producer of musical performances for New York City's annual 9/11 Commemoration at Ground Zero. Irwin is a Professor of Screen Scoring at NYU and a long-time disciple of Professor Longhair and other New Orleans greats. His experience, expertise and musical excellence make him an ideal choice for our creative team.
Mark and Tony are currently represented off-Broadway by ROCK & ROLL MAN and recently on Broadway by A CHRISTMAS CAROL starring Jefferson Mays. They produced the Audio Musical Drama – FALLING IN LOVE WITH MR. DELLAMORT – which can be streamed on The Broadway Podcast Network, and their LGBTQ Horror/Comedy SUMMONING SYLVIA is on Video on Demand and will soon be streaming exclusively on STARZ. They are Executive Producers for a number of new plays and musicals as well as proudly producing, LAST NIGHT AT THE RUE BAYOU, planned for 2024.