Album Notes

The show...
The concept of the show follows the line of a young woman's love relationship, common to many of the love relationships that we experience. It begins with that first meeting where she becomes enraptured, smitten by a handsome man just within reach. And as blushes turn to crushes,she finds herself head over heels in love. But is it really love; is there more that she needs to examine? The songs detail the angst and uncertainty that can come with love relationships. Has this lady come to a zenith with the way she deals with herself? Is she depending heavily on the comfortof another? Originally created with 11 songs, the show has been slightly lengthened to included a 12th song and also a vibrant poem that mirrors this woman's search. The songs range in style from jazz to blues to R&B and even musical theatre from some of America's brightest composers. Together, they meld into a melodious masala, rejoicing in all that we mustendure to embody love completely. Sometimes we need to give way to abandon. Other times we must stand still, knowing that we are enough. And no matter what occurs -everywhere there is love.

The Lady...
Daphne Shawn is brand spankin'new to the cabaret world while also forging a path via theatre and film. She's brash, bold and ready to mix it up. After all, isn't that part of an artists'duty? Born in Raleigh, NC, Daphne Shawn discovered her love for performing at an early age when she began composing ditties while swinging on her swing set in her parent's backyard. Ditties gave way to chorus and theatre productions and by the time she reached the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she wassure that she would spend her life on the stage. This talented young woman has appeared regionally in such shows as Dreamgirls, Little Shop of Horrors, Showboatand AChorus Line. Her latest efforts have been the formation of her company, Sultry Siren Productions. The release of her debut CD, "What It's All About"(February 2004) is sure to be a smash on the cabaret circuit. Don't miss out!