SUBMITTED BY HORIZON YOUTH THEATRE
Horizon Youth Theatre is proud to present “Be More Chill,” directed by Mikayla Trimpey, through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals. With music and lyrics by Joe Iconis and book by Joe Tracz, the musical will be performed at the Town Hall Theater at 24282 Front St, Grand Rapids, Ohio on June 5 & 6 at 7:00 pm and June 7 at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $18 and $15 ($12 each for groups of 5+) and can be purchased on our website or at the door. Seating is general admission.
From Concord Theatricals: “Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about ‘The Squip,’ a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? A hit on Broadway and in the West End, ‘Be More Chill’ is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.”
A note for parents: The Squip aside, “Be More Chill” is a realistic teen coming-of-age drama with discussions of and some scenes including: drug and alcohol use; physical intimacy; bullying and homophobia. There is also moderate swearing.
Cast
The SQUIP – Liam Rogel
Jeremy – Fox Roberts-Zibbel
Christine – Greta Chung
Michael – Callum Mather
Jake – Bryce Johnson
Rich – Zola Barnhill
Chloe – Brooke Meyer
Brooke – Juliet Erekson
Jenna – Kas Morrow
Mr. Heere – Camden Winkler
Mr. Reyes – Kayden Beckman
Scary Stockboy – Layla Miracle-Werner
Ensemble
Kelsey Fecht (Swing for The SQUIP/Michael)
Layla Miracle-Werner (Swing for Christine/Jeremy)
Mal Balusik (Swing for Chloe/Jenna/Brooke)
Kayden Beckman (Swing for Rich/Mr. Heere)
Camden Winkler (Swing for Jake/Mr. Reyes)Crew
Lighting Design – Charlie Vostal and Avery Myers
Calling Stage Manager – Charlie Vostal
Light Board Operator – Avery Myers
Spotlight Operator – Arianna Chung
Sound Board Operator – Eve Barman
Costume Crew – Maya Miracle-Werner
Set Painting & Design – Leonid Roberts-ZibbelProduction Team
Director – Mikayla Trimpey
Assistant Director – Violet Grossman
Stage Manager – Harley Partlow
Music Director – Brock Burkett
Choreographer – Riley Runnells
Technical Director – Liz Robertson
Assistant Technical Director – Charlie Vostal
Intimacy Coordinator – Mattie Vermilya
Dramaturge – Leonid Roberts-Zibbel
Costume Designer – Mikayla Trimpey
Props Designer – Andy Roberts
Set Design – Liz Robertson and Harley Partlow
Graphics – Kobé Towbridge
Archive Video – Liz RobertsonHYT would like to thank the Grand Rapids Historical Society and Town Hall Committee; Julie’s Dance Studio; BG Independent News and Brian Martin Photography.
