BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL

Area Premiere
Named Outstanding Musical of 2004 (small theater) by the Minneapolis Star Tribune!

October 1 – 24, 2004 – Hennepin Stages

Music and Lyrics – Laurence O’Keefe
Story and Book – Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming

Based on a story in The Weekly World News, this musical horror spoof about a half-boy/half-bat creature has had audiences rolling in the aisles since its critically-acclaimed Off-Broadway premiere.  Rescued from a cave and taken in by the empathetic wife of the local veterinarian, “Edgar” quickly learns to speak and act in civilized ways – even falling in love with his mentor’s daughter.  Danger looms, however, as we learn a deep, dark secret.  Fast-paced and hilarious, this off-kilter satire offers clever musical numbers, a hilarious plot, surprising twists, and a lesson in the agony of being different and accepting your inner beast!

Director / Choreographer – Steven Meerdink
Musical Director – Kevin Hansen

Scenic / Costume Designer – Steven Meerdink
Sound Designer – Tom Bothof
Rehearsal Accompanist – Katie Hoody
Light Designer / Set Construction – Jay Schueller
Stage Manager – Joyce Norman

Cast
Bat Boy – Shaun Nathan Baer
Meredith Parker – Karen Weber
Dr. Thomas Parker – Neil Seeley
Shelley Parker – Becka Ollmann
Sheriff Reynolds – Jeff Huset
Rick Taylor / Daisy – Tom Karki
Ron Taylor / Maggie – Greta Grosch
Ruthie Taylor / Ned – Crystal Manik
Mrs. Taylor / Rev. Hightower / Roy – Aaron Gabriel
Pan / Bud – Tim Kuehl
Lorraine / Doctor – Christine Nelson

“Bat Boy: the musical is wicked good!  The Minneapolis Musical Theatre has a keen feel for over-the-top material like this.  Under the direction of Steven J. Meerdink, the production nicely fills the downstairs theatre at Hennepin Stages (formerly Hey City Theatre) with big voices and gleefully oversized performances.” – St. Paul Pioneer Press

“Bat Boy soars on the wings of song and camp – a deliciously witty diversion… It’s an irresistible combination.” – Minneapolis Star Tribune