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SUE DOHERTY: Videographer, Composer & Lyricist of Musical Theatre, Film & Video, and Dance Music

Composer/Lyricist Sue Doherty holds a B.A. in Music from C.W. Post (Long Island University) and an M.A. in Music Composition (New York University). She was a student of composer Ruth Schonthal (who studied with Paul Hindemith). Sue Doherty is a proud member of A.S.C.A.P. and The Dramatist Guild.


Yes! Scroll down to see Sue's Archives(2007)
You might find Sue Doherty at http://MySpace.com/YoSueDoherty (music)
Or She's here http://www.Veoh.com/channels/SueTV (Video)

Right now Sue's probably at http://www.YouTube.com
Type in the name of the video - WINTER BREAKDOWN

Musicals

JUST ANOTHER STAR IN NEW YORK CITY: A MUSICAL REVIEW (Book by Rosa Caparros, Music and Lyrics by Sue Doherty). This pop musical is the story of a cheesy cable talent show which takes place in Greenwich Village. The various participants perform their songs and ultimately realize that EVERYONE is really a star in New York City. The use of multi-ethnic and/or physically-challenged actors is encouraged for this piece.

HOUDINI (Book by Abe Polsky, Music and Lyrics by Sue Doherty). This pop musical is the true story of a 1924 Scientific American search for a valid mediumship. The inquiry finally revolved around a beautiful and famous Boston socialite called The Amazing Margery. Houdini, long- known as a debunker of fraudulent mediums, was a member of that committee. There is a cast of nine (with one brief walk on).

LOOKS LIKE RAIN (Book by David Christner - Music and Lyrics by Sue Doherty). This pop musical is a modern-day Noah story. God has grown disgruntled with the violent conditions of the world. He/She decides to destroy the world with a flood but first he/she want to select a good man to save the human race and populate the earth anew. His/Her archangel Gabriela informs him that a good woman would be much easier to find but complies with his request, none the less. Gabriela runs an internet search and comes up with a New York psychiatrist (Doc). Throughout the play we see Doc treating various patients that represent the various evils in the world (false prophets, adulterers, murderers, etc.). When God comes to his office he just thinks he's another delusional patient. After God turns his/her water into scotch, he becomes convinced. When the flood does ultimately come, Doc and his family attempt to escape in a small boat. All his patients appear at the dock, begging to be saved as well. Doc, being the good man that he is, cannot refuse them. They all realize that by working together, they can accomplish their goals and make the world a better place. God stops the flood and the piece ends on a happy note.



Film & Video Compositions

RETURN OF THE BUTTERFLIES A Video Poem (Poetry by Rosa Caparros, Videography by Louise M. Millmann, Music by Sue Doherty). This sensual work tells the tale of a summer on Fire island in experimental visuals.

LIBROS: A VIDEO POEM (Poetry by Rosa Caparros, Videography by Leisa Mazarro, Music by Sue Doherty). A work celebrating the joy of books.

STUDENT VOICE ON CAMPUS (Intro. Videography by Scott Martin, Musical Theme by Sue Doherty). News opening for NYU television show.

TORCHWOMAN (Videography by Scott Martin, Musical Theme by Sue Doherty). A super hero spoof.

DIVER MIKE (Videography and Animation by the late (but never forgotten) Marianna Benedict, Music by Sue Doherty). A pilot for a super hero adventure story featuring both animation and underwater video footage.

ANGELS (Videography by Joe Feffer and Marianna Benedict, Music by Sue Doherty). A documentary which features members of the Guardian Angels talking about the organization as well as out on patrol.

BOXES (Animation by George Nadeau, Music by Sue Doherty). A short look at the alienation of life.

 

 

Video Projects:

Ricky Ian Gordon at The Provincetown Art Museum (Audio, Cameras, & Editing) The celebrated composer gives a rare concert singing and playing piano featuring his adaptations of poetry.

Gay Pride Haynnis 1999 & 1998 (Audio, Cameras, & Editing) A document of the last two years on The Hyannis Village Green. These two videos feature the parades, speakers, and rock bands.

Love Songs with David Wright (Audio, Cameras, & Editing) A concert of old favorites with the man himself. Videotaped at the Wellfleet Library in Cape Cod.

Michael's House, Michael's Kitchen (Audio, Cameras, & Editing) Two art videos showcasing the magnificent construction art of Wellfleet's Michael Burbank.

Ptah Brown at The Inn at Duck Creeke (Audio, Cameras, & Editing) The Cape's very own Goddess of Song sings R&B and Jazz standards. Mr. James Dower plays keys and is the musical director.

The Unofficial Wellfleet Song (Cameras, & Editing) The unofficial town anthem arranged and performed by talented Capester Mr. Tom Tracy on guitar and vocals.

The Uncle Salty Puppet Show (Audio, Cameras, & Editing) A Cape Cod TV show by puppeteer Greg Ryan. This show features Cape Cod life as seen through the eyes of The Cod Fatha, Uncle Salty, Suzie Starfish, Crabby & Tippy the Magic Turtle. Music by Greg Ryan and Tom Tracy.


Suska's Place Art video - Suska Matsik o'Magnafeek in Chatham, MA with James Hennessy (Camera.Audio.Editing.titles)


5 years of Fourth of July and Halloween parades in Wellfleet, MA(Camera,audio,editing,titles)

Ought One Festival of Non Pop Montpelier, VT(Camera, audio, editing, titles)


Dance Compositions

Present Passage(Choreography by Mary Hechtel, Also choreographed by Juan Ann Tai, Music by Sue Doherty).

Caged Sounds (Choreography by Juan Ann Tai, Text by John Cage, Music by Sue Doherty).

Snake In The Grass (Choreography by Mary Burns, Music by Sue Doherty).

Perpetrators (Choreography by Ching Wen Yeh, Music by Sue Doherty).

Star Overture (Choreography by Nami Yamamoto, Music by Sue Doherty).

 



updated January 6, 2008