2017 - 2018
tick, tick...BOOM!
Before Rent,there was tick, tick...BOOM! This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent,is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs,
ten characters, three actors and a band, tick, tick...BOOM! takes you on the playwright/composer's journey that led to a Broadway blockbuster.
Jon's girlfriend wants to get married and move out of the city. His best friend is making big bucks on Madison Avenue. Yet, Jon is still waiting on tables and trying to write the great American musical. Set in 1990, this compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theatre styles.
Everyone will love this youthful, endearing and thoughtful piece, and will surely embrace the universal ideal of holding onto your dreams through life's most difficult challenges. tick, tick...BOOM! features a three-person cast showcasing strong pop/rock singers and allowing performers to make creative character choices.
Artistic Director: Gordon Guest
Musical Director: Wendy Berkelaar
Choreographer: Debbie Guilbeault
Cast
Andréa Black
Susan
Andy Allen-McCarthy
Jon
Kenny Hayes
Michael
Production
Barry Sims
Lighting Designer
Bebe Brunjes
Costume Designer, Costume Production Manager
Blair Laugher
Set Designer, Props Designer
Bruce Ecroyd
Wireless Microphone Specialist
Bryan Jesmer
Social Convenor
Carrie Milks
Stage Manager
Donna St. Jean
Production Assistant
Jean Meldrum
Theatre Food Coordinator
Kim Shields
Make-up & Hair Designer
Linda Webster
Producer
Mark Tye
Sound Designer
Sarah Down
Wardrobe Supervisor
Steve Pankiewicz
Audition Accompanist
Steven K. Jones
Executive Producer
Wendy Blakey
Costume Designer/Production Manager