Guru the musical will be performed live in concert on April 18, 2009 at the Springs River Festival in Miami Springs. A brand new musical from the mind of Jim Camacho. Guru the musical is Jim Camacho's third musical production to hit the stage. Jim's previous work includes "Fools’ Paradise", which was produced locally in Miami, FL, performed two sold out shows Off-Broadway at the Peoples Improv Theater in New York City with another staging in New York City planned for late summer.  Jim Camacho, previously of The Goods, is also a solo artist currently producing his own forthcoming debut CD.
More info at http://www.jimcamacho.com

GURU is a musical journey that tells the story of a self-help coach who is trying to take over the world; and his Elvis impersonator fraternal twin brother who dares to stand in his way.

This event features some of the best voices and musicians in Florida.  The show will be recorded live for release on Green Vinyl records.

GURU: Book by Jim Camacho & Aymee Garcia with Jodi Marr.
All Music & Lyrics by Jim Camacho*

CAST
DAMON KEITH as LEO MEEK, Elvis impersonator
ROB ELBA as MONTEY CHAMBERS, The world famous self-help Guru
AMBAR ARANAGA as MARIE MEEK, Vegas cocktail waitress and Mother of Leo Meek
JODI MARR as MOLLY, Montey Chamber’s personal assistant
CARL ALMASY as DR. JOLIE WONG-CHEESE, creator of the G-Chip TM
JESSE JACKSON as JED of THE MEMPHIS MAFIA
O’BRICKASHAW LIPSHITZ as RED of THE MEMPHIS MAFIA
ROGER HOUDAILLE as FRED of THE MEMPHIS MAFIA
and
CHARLIE PICKETT as ELVIS

BAND
Piano – JOHN CAMACHO
Electric Guitar – FRITZ DORIGO
Electric Guitar – FERNANDO PERDOMO
Acoustic Guitar - DAVID ALVAREZ
Bass – TONY SMITH
Drums – DEREK CINTRON

Percussion – BRIAN SAYRE


*except, “Happiness” by Jim and John Camacho “You'll Know It's Me” & “You Owe Me” by Jim Camacho and Jodi Marr ”Again” by Jim Camacho, Jodi Marr and Denise Rich, “Burnin' Up” by Jim Camacho & Aymee Garcia.  Script condensed for concert version by Ken Clement.  

APRIL 18th 2009 at 8pm
Miami Springs River Festival
Curtis Parkway Circle, Miami Springs FL 33166

COST: Admission to the festival is free.

For more information about the festival contact Denise Fredrick at annasue@bellsouth.net

http://www.guruthemusical.com