February 1 – 24, 2013 – New Century Theatre

Music – Dan Studney
Lyrics – Kevin Murphy
Book – Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney

Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. You won’t be able to resist the spoofy fun of Reefer Madness! The addictive and clever musical numbers range from big Broadway-style showstoppers to swing tunes like “Down at the ‘Ol Five and Dime” and the Vegas-style “Listen to Jesus, Jimmy,” featuring J.C. Himself leading a chorus of showgirl angels. This dynamic show will go straight to your head! Reefer Madness is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary.

Director – Steven Meerdink
Musical Director – Lori Maxwell

Scenic Designer – Darren Hensel
Light Designer – Grant Merges
Sound Designer – Lucas Melchior
Costume Designer – Joshua Stevens and Suzie Lorenz
Prop Designer – Valerie Larche
Rehearsal Accompanist – Matthew Bear
Stage Manager – Joyce Norman

Cast
Jimmy Harper – Kurt Bender
Mae – Maggie Mae Dale
Lecturer – Garrick Dietze
Ralph – Keith Hovis
Sally – Emily Jabas
Jack – Daniel Ray Olson
Mary Lane – Amanda Weis
Ensemble – Eric Brandhorst, Jessica Breed, Rebecca Gebhart,
Daniel Lane, Philip Matthews, Alice McGlave, Emily Temple,
Benjamin Tucker Thompson, Adan Varela