They got their start in different musical venues: Thomasina Petrus with Penumbra Theatre, Julius Collins with his popular soul supergroup Greazy Meal. But now they’re united under the banner of a project begun by Petrus as a simple musical revue, Hot Chocolate. Now a full-fledged musical, developed with fellow Penumbra regular Austene Van, the story of a couple searching for peace, love, and understanding amid holiday chaos opens November 30 at Park Square Theatre. For a feel of where they’re coming from, check out these videos of Collins and Petrus performing.
Here, Petrus performs in the original musical revue, at Suburban World Theatre:
Here, Collins takes center stage with Greazy Meal in its heyday:
