Emily and I are very proud of this show, feeling it may be our strongest work yet. In the show, Cupid has frustrated the gods of Mount Olympus with his misbehavior. Zeus sends Cupid to a middle school –without his bow and arrow–to mix with the mortals. Cupid is joined by the messengers Hermes and Iris. Along the way Cupid meets Iris, battles Flint, and starts to learn the true meaning of love.

Here are sev­eral pics from the evening — click the pic­ture for a larger view.

The gods of Mount Olympus

Zeus

Athena & Hera

Cupid and Enid

Flint and the Fluries

Flint eggs on Rumer & Raven

Iris, Cupis, Hermes, & Flint

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Emily Thompson leads the students in rehearsal

“Cupid’s Bow” is a new, original musical with book and lyrics by Emily Thompson and music by Richard D. Russell. On January 30, a special rehearsal was held by the cast members, who are all students at Central School in East Hanover New Jersey.

What made the rehearsal special was that a few dozen students visiting from China were in attendance. After they listened to “Cupid’s Bow”, they in turn performed songs and other skits for the American students.

“Cupid’s Bow” has its premiere February 12 at 6pm at the Central School in East Hanover, NJ.

American and Chinese teachers line up with students

The Chinese and American students assemble for a group photo

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