The Shadow Dancer illumines the dark side of mortal existence; it let's us feel just how low mankind can sink before he transforms back into the light source from which he was born. It is the story of three artists, Jonathan, Sharon and Carl, who each live in three completely different worlds. Yet, they all share the same desperation due to suffucation of their creative endeavors. Jonathan Taylor was once a very prosperous oil painter, the darling of society and the prodigy of the New York University scene. He now lives in dire striates, drinking heavily amongst the company of addicts, thieves and prostitutes. Fr. Carl Rogers is a priest, a choral composer, who seems to sense the undying passion of the divine spirit being snuffed out of every pure human left on earth. Since most churches are closed, he lives in the memory of celebrating his Catholic faith. He is a gentle man with an unmistakable humbleness. Still, there is an intensity in his voice that could tame the wildest of beasts. Sharon Silverman, the third leg of the triangle, has poured her very heart and soul onto the Broadway stage. She gave up chances at marriage, children, wealth, and security all to procure a life in the theatre that is now chewing her to pieces. She has remained a faithful wife to the stage though it constantly lets her down. Depressed about the recent death of live theatre, Sharon is about to commit suicide during an ice storm on the Brooklyn Bridge. Fr. Carl and Jonathan, who happen to be passing in opposite directions, stop, and save her life. The mystical connection they share endows them with graces beyond their wildest dreams. It takes them from the height of artistic success in NYC to a search to find the "Ultimate Truth" in the Arizona desert. There they experience the reality that shines beyond time and forever without a shadow. For here these artists break through the illusion of life, and learn the wisdom of the ages whispered to them by the winds of stillness: "Every man that walks in the darkness of his past remains nothing but a shadow of his former self." New light is shed on us all, and the artists are once again able to shine their creative reflections into the pool of humanity, offering hope for a brighter future.

Dramatis Personae
Fr. Carl Rogers A priest, and a composer of sacred music, who seems to sense the undying passion of the divine spirit being snuffed out of every pure human left on earth. Since most churches are closed, he lives in the memory of celebrating his Catholic faith. He's gentle with an unmistakable humbleness with an intensity in his voice that could tame the wildest beasts. Jonathan Taylor Once a prolific painter, a prodigy from New York University who became the darling of the Big Apple Art scene... until he refused to prostitute himself to the whims of the powerful people. Now a cast away artist, sleeping in the streets, drinking heavily, Jonathan's down on his luck, but still remains grounded by his unfailing sense of personal direction and people are immediately attracted to his passion. Sharon Silverman The third leg of the first triangle, once poured her very heart and soul onto the Broadway stage. She gave up a chance at happiness all to procure a life in the theatre. She has remained a faithful wife to the stage though it constantly lets her down. Although she has been around the block and back, her captivating spirit radiates an aesthetic charm and physical grace that makes everyone want to embrace her. Brother Verit Fr. Carl's spiritual mentor, one who has been known to the monastic communitys for ages as an Ascended Master. Gifted with special powers, which he has chosen to fine tune, he can transcend time and space at will. He is quite large in stature and has a booming voice that echoes tones that acts as a resonator for the cosmic wind. Middigan Smith Jonathan's soulmate, who gave up trying to connect with him in NYC, so following her inner spirit, she packed up her pottery and moved out West to the Desert in Sedona. Her petite form carries a mystical aura; and she's a dynamo in her unbounding level of energy. Most people are simply mesmerized by the mellifluous purity of her voice.

The Ensemble Chorus