Friday June 13th 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm
In The Festival Auditorium at Story Church. 18 East 6th Street.
EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE. Get a first look at playwright Anna Knight’s new musical, featuring songs by Cole Porter. They all have someone, or something, under their skin. Who will stop at nothing to get what they want and who will be brought back from the brink? Directed by Jason Gornto, Arrangements by Noah Fram.$30. Running time includes 15-minute intermission / Reservations Recommended.
First time playwright from Norfolk, Anna Knight, is set to make her mark on the world of musical theatre with her creation - a new musical inspired by and featuring the songs of the legendary Cole Porter.
Under My Skin is set in 1930s New York and tells the story of a group of disparate – and sometimes desperate – characters, brought together through their connections to the mob-run Carousel Club. Each has someone, or something, “under their skin” and are led to a course of action far outside of their expectations and aspirations in an attempt to achieve their dreams.
Directed by Jason Gornto, Under My Skin includes many of Porter’s beloved classics such as I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Night and Day, Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye and Love For Sale, blended seamlessly with fresh, contemporary arrangements by talented Nashville-based composer Noah Fram.
"I am thrilled to present this new musical at the Cole Porter Festival. I grew up listening to Cole Porter's songs, and having the opportunity to bring my vision to life at such a significant event is truly a dream come true." - Anna Knight
ABOUT ANNA
Originally from London, Anna Knight has been Norfolk-based for several years. She sits on the Board of Norwich Housing Society and is a semi-retired HR consultant in the social housing sector. Anna has always wanted to expand on her creative output and after spending many years singing in choirs and writing her own songs, she is now very proud at the age of 62 to be seeing her first musical play going into production. “The idea for the play had been circling round my head for some time, and it was in 2020 during the first Covid lockdown that I decided to finally start putting pen to paper. I’ve already got an idea for my second work beginning to germinate!” she said.
UNDER MY SKIN presented at COLE PORTER FESTIVAL
June 13th 2025 - Peru, Indiana
Director JASON GORNTO
Assistant Director KYLE JOHNSON
Music and Lyrics COLE PORTER
Arrangements NOAH FRAM
Book ANNA KNIGHT
Festival Producers CHRIS BADAMI & KATI ROBERTS