Press Release:
The Divine Marigolds shoots its pilot episode, The Homecoming, at the Villa Heidelberg Bed and Breakfast in West Seattle Nov. 12-14. An off-kilter comedy about a large Irish family living in Seattle, The Divine Marigolds finds all the adult children moving back home, resulting in hilarious yet deeply affecting moments as they all learn to live under the same roof again.

The show’s creators, Lisa Coronado and Alder Sherwood of Corwood Productions along with Will Chase and Jeremiah Kaynor, have brought on Las Vegas director Francisco Menendez, who most recently wrapped a Roger Corman film, to help bring out the heart of the story.

“The project has picked up strong momentum and the support for the show continues to surprise me” says Lisa Coronado. “Our local community continues to be amazingly supportive.”

The show features some of Seattle’s most notable indie film actors in strong ensemble-driven roles, including Paul Eenhorn as Pops Marigold and Lorraine Montez as Ruby Marigold. “When the cast came together on set at rehearsal, it was magic – they make the family seem so real,” explained Jeremiah Kaynor.

“I wanted to create a show that represents a wide cross section of the American experience. Most people can relate to family. But we can all relate to the foibles of human interaction,” said Will Chase.

Tasked with a production that includes twelve cast members and double the crew for a 10 minute short, Marigolds producers reached out to Abundant Productions to assist in shepherding the pilot from concept to reality. The company, steer headed by Lorraine Montez and Ben Andrews, has successfully produced several other films, including the critically acclaimed local fan based production Star Trek: Phoenix.

“We want to produce something clever, funny and warm that reflects Seattle,” said Ben Andrews. “The show is a testament to what independent production companies can do with a great story, talent, community support and a whole lot of perseverance.”