Mating Games
She’s not picky. She’s Precise.
Book & Lyrics: Marshall Hagins
Music: Brad Moranz
Original Story: Marshall Hagins & Noah Brody
ABOUT Mating Games
Set amid the lush rainforests of Papua New Guinea, Mating Games follows a team of ornithologists whose research into the spectacular birds-of-paradise uncovers more than the secrets of nature. As the scientists observe the elaborate courtship rituals of one of the world’s most extraordinary species, they find themselves confronting their own questions about love, ambition, identity, and the often-surprising ways we connect with one another. Rich with humor, heart, and a vibrant contemporary score, Mating Games is an unforgettable journey where science and romance take flight.
THE CREATORS
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Marshall Hagins
Book & Lyrics
From performing on Broadway (Mame) and in several national tours (A Chorus Line, Oklahoma, Grease) to conducting research in dance medicine, Dr. Marshall Hagins has bridged the worlds of performance and science. After a career-ending injury redirected his path, he became a physical therapist and later earned his PhD in Biomechanics, spending twenty years teaching in Long Island University's Physical Therapy program. As physical therapist he has worked with dancers at New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and Mark Morris Dance Project. As Senior Research Associate at Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, Dr. Hagins has published over 40 peer-reviewed papers and received National Institutes of Health funding for research in Dance Medicine, Yoga, and Fitness. A seven-year member of the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop's Librettist group, he continues to work on realizing his vision of merging the amazing ideas of science with the magic of theatre.