\ “URINETOWN” REHEARSALS ARE UNDERWAY

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JUST WHAT IS “URINETOWN” ?

A seriously funny satire.

About the show Rehearsals are underway for the Newark High School Drama Club musical comedy production March 7-9 of “Urinetown.” Directed by Steve Duprey, now in his thirteenth year of directing musicals and plays at NHS, “Urinetown” is a satirical comedy about greed, corruption, love and revolution. Set in an undisclosed city where water is verrrrry scarce after a 20-year drought and verrrrry expensive, the local government bans the use of private toilets to reduce water consumption. Citizens are forced to comply and pay to use public facilities, regulated by the monopolistic, malevolent Urine Good Company (UGC) that profits exceedingly from charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. After deciding he’s had enough, a hero, who has fallen in love with the daughter of the CEO of Urine Good Company, arises and plans a revolution!

    Duprey said he initially resisted the idea of doing this show because of its name. “Once I read the script, I realized this show has a lot to say,’’ he said. “I have always believed there is more to theatre than entertainment. It educates. It excites. It provokes. It starts conversations. I think this show does that.’’ Duprey said he’s been pleased about the discussions that have sparked among cast members at rehearsals “about the way we treat and value our natural resources.” “This musical is serious _ and sobering,’’ he said, noting, as well, “the music is gorgeous.” Duprey also noted that Music Theater International rates this Tony-award winning show PG. Read more about the show at: http://www.newarkcsd.org/Page/4992 Emily Howard is the choreographer; NHS vocal music teacher Jean Bendix is the musical director; NHS instrumental music teacher Dave Schwind is director of the pit band and Mary Lou Bonnell is the piano accompanist. Cast members include: Ryan Tracy as Officer Lockstock Matthew Fedczuk as Caldwell B. Cladwell Spencer Edmonds as Bobby Strong Hunter O’Campo as Mr. McQueen Evan Corteville as Senator Fipp Sam Wesinger as Oldman Strong and Hot Blades Harry Grant Howard as Officer Barrel Coby Frazier as Tiny Tom Ricky Partridge as Dr. Billeaux Joel Fowler as Robby the Stockfish Teddy Collins as UGC Executive #1 Ethan Erway as UGC Executive #2 Ian Mac Taggart as Billy Boy Bill Elizabeth Kline as Penelope Pennywise Kathryn Brinckman as Little Sally Shea Matz as Hope Cladwell Mara Cornwell as Josephine Strong Kaitlin Lyman as Cladwell’s Secretary Riley Collins as Soupy Sue Makalah Crawford as Little Becky Two Shoes Samantha Cepulo as Mrs. Millenium

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Ensemble members include: Corey Gardner, Jacob Lindberg, Mary Adkins, Alice Rosario, Shelby Cramer, Emily Partridge, Jillian Blodgett, McKenna Martin, Victoria Cramer and Maria DeRenzo. Destiny Baker is the stage manager. “Urinetown” performances will be at 7:30 p.m. March 7th and 8th in the NHS auditorium and at 2 p.m. March 9th. Tickets for “Urinetown” performances are $5 for students and senior citizens and $7 for adults and will be available at the door. Senior citizens may attend the final dress rehearsal of “Urinetown” for free at 3:30 p.m. March 6. It will be followed by a $6.50 dinner in the NHS cafeteria for seniors wishing to participate. The dinner will include chicken parmesan, rice pilaf, California mixed vegetables, rolls, cookies, coffee, tea or milk.   Make a reservation for dinner by February 24 by calling Deb Barry at 332-3265.

Don’t miss this show !

“I have always believed there is more to theatre than entertainment. It educates. It excites. It provokes. It starts conversations. I think this show does that.’’ _ Steve Duprey