Reefer Madness...

Past Production - October 2008
Book by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney
Lyrics by Kevin Murphy
Music by Dan Studney

Directed by Robert Brian Wood
Musical Direction by Kathy McClaine
Choreography by Wendy Carlin
Fight Choreography by Jayme Green

Reefer Madness is a fun-loving, adventurous musical that takes a highly satirical look at the perils of drug use. This Romeo and Juliet love story takes one wrong turn after another. Naivete and pride reign supreme in this idyllic American small-town. Its a mix of Little Shop of Horrors and The Rocky Horror Picture Show with a tablespoon of The Music Man. Inspired by the 1936 cult film of the same name, the diverse score includes styles from swing to disco and will do more than entertain.

(For mature audiences - contains adult humor, religious parody, and drug use, as well as suggested violence and sexual explicitness.)

Press and Photos:

Read the May 2 article announcing Reefer Madness to open the 2008-09 season in the Billings Gazette's Enjoy here.

Read Cathy Ulrich's July 25, "5?+1," interview with Patrick Wilson in the Billings Gazette here.

See photos and read Jaci Webb's September 9 article about inexpensive entertainment in the Billings Gazette here.

See photos and read Jaci Webb's October 3 article in the Billings Gazette's Enjoy here.

Read Jaci Webb's October 17 review in the Billings Gazette here.

Cast:

Lecturer:  Guy Vieg
Jimmy:  John Knispel
Mary Lane:  Amber Sommerfeld
Jack:  Jared Siess
Mae:  Jill Corcoran
Ralph:  Patrick Wilson
Sally:  Sarah Butts
Projectionist/Assistant & others:  Shad Scott
Jesus, Goat Man & others:  Andrew Justin Smith
Poppy & others:  Mary Monaghan
Flo & others:  Mary Ryan
Lady Liberty & others:  Amber Barnes
George Washington & others:  Gustavo Belotta
Uncle Sam & others:  Dustin Principe
Placard Girl & others:  Sarah Holm
Satan & others:  Blaine Jensen
Zombie & others:  Wanda Rodriguez

Production:

Director:  Robert Brian Wood
Musical Director:  Kathryn McLain
Choreographer:  Wendy Carlin
Fight Choreographer:  Jayme Green
Assistant Director:  Kirsten Horn
Stage Manager:  Amber Gamsby

Design:

Light Design:  Paul Jangula
Set Design:  Paul Jangula
Costume Design:  Jaime Hernandez
Hair:  Justin Choriki
Specialized Prop/Set Painting:  Eva Urlacher
Prop Design:  Amber Meyer, Kirsten Horn, Amber Gamsby
Set Construction:  Guy Vieg, Sarah Holm, Kirsten Horn, Ray Randolph, Svari Oden, Dustin Brooks, James Klanke, Patrick Wilson, Wanda Rodriguez, Gustavo Belotta, Amber Gamsby, Andrew Smith, Sarah Butts, Jesse Lenox, Dan Ensay, Josh Aaseng, Blaine Jensen, Katie Denton, Dan Peterson, Michael Siebert, Shane Weigel

Band:

Keyboard:  Kathryn McLain
Bass:  Matt Taggert
Lead Guitar:  Ryan Riley
Woodwinds:  Dan Charney
Percussion:  Luke Kestner 

Show Dates & Times:

October 2, 2008 - 7:30 (Thursday)
October 3, 2008 - 8:00 (Friday)
October 4, 2008 - 8:00 (Saturday)

October 9, 2008 - 7:30 (Thursday)
October 10, 2008 - 8:00 (Friday)
October 11, 2008 - 8:00 (Saturday)

October 16, 2008 - 7:30 (Thursday)
October 17, 2008 - 8:00 (Friday)
October 18, 2008 - 8:00 (Saturday)

October 24, 2008 - 8:00 (Friday)
October 25, 2008 - 8:00 (Saturday)

Show Location:

Venture's Roebling Theatre: 2317 Montana Ave., Billings, MT