Set in glamorous 1920s Hollywood, Coming Attraction tells the story of two talented trailblazing women artists – Ruth Harriet Louise and Greta Garbo.  One you’ve probably never heard of; the other is a legendary icon.  

Ruth Harriet Louise is a 22-year old gifted photographer who aspires to create great art with her camera. At the invitation of her movie star cousin, she leaves her life in New Jersey behind, hoping for a lucky break in Hollywood. Meanwhile, MGM Studios takes a chance on an unknown 19-year old pan-sexual actress, Greta Garbo. But, when Garbo arrives, she’s found to be so unusual and mysterious that nobody knows what to do with her…until she meets Ruth Harriet. Both at the cusp of womanhood, Garbo and Ruth Harriet forge an exciting artistic collaboration that has profound professional and cultural repercussions.  And like many artistic collaborations, it gets personal.  

As lights flash in the studio, the sparks of passion between Garbo and Ruth Harriet fly.  This taboo intrigue ignites unexpected emotions and repercussions.  The realities of the world beyond the studio, replete with misogyny and fraught with jealousy, conspire to sway their choices and govern their lives.  As they confront the choices available to them (or not) we see the heartbreak that diminished options and societal pressures can bring. These persuasive forces eventually lead the women in different directions: one toward tragedy and one toward triumph; but the art they created will keep them ever entwined.  

Music by Amanda D’Archangelis, Lyrics by Sami Horneff, Book by Gray Horan

WAKE UP HERE

Performed by Jordan Donica and Mackenzie Lesser-Roy at the Green Room 42

THE LIGHT INSIDE OF ME

Performed by Kelly Krauter at the Green Room 42

RUN AWAY

Performed by Amanda D’Archangelis and Mackenzie Lesser-Roy at the Green Room 42