THE DROWSY CHAPERONE

Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar

Music & Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison

Join Debatable Productions August 11th through August 14th for our presentation of "The Drowsy Chaperone," a musical comedy riff on classic 1920s era musicals. Follow our Man in Chair as he attempts to alleviate his blues with a little musical escapism featuring "mix-ups, mayhem, and a gay wedding!"

Directed by Justin Bunka

Music Direction by Rhiannon Lewis

Choreography by Emily-Mae Kamp

Debatable Productions is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is dedicated to providing a creative, supportive home for young artists ages 16-25. We offer little-to-no-cost creative opportunities, workshops, internships, and productions in film, theatre, and music.

CAST:

• Man In Chair - Slade Pearce
• Mrs. Tottendale - Caroline LaDage
• Underling - Eadric Einbinder
• Robert Martin - Aaron Daniel Jacob
• George - Rhiannon Lewis
• Feldzeig - Jeremy Klein
• Kitty - Mac Rickaby
• Aldolpho - Tighe Skehan
• Janet Van De Graff - Emily Mae-Kamp
• The Drowsy Chaperone - Wendy Otto
• Trix the Aviatrix - Avery Tyler
• Gangster #1 - Ashleigh Lawless
• Gangster #2 - Malcolm McBride
• Superintendant / Ensemble / MIC U/S - Kyle Klein
• Reporter #1 / Ensemble - Grace Kazanjian
• Reporter #2 / Ensemble - Naomi Velandia
• Ensemble / Chaperone U/S - Andrea Lara
• Ensemble / Feldzeig U/S - Roan Price
• Ensemble - Megan Ehrenberg

***THURSDAY-SATURDAY: Doors open at 7:15pm, Performance begins at 8:00pm. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before curtain to ensure you have ample time for parking and check-in.

***SUNDAY: Doors open at 5:15pm, Performance begins at 6:00pm. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before curtain to ensure you have ample time for parking and check-in.

General Admission - No assigned seating. First come, first served.

Run Time - 90 minutes with no intermission.

Concessions provided by The Colony Theatre - *Please note that the profits from these concession sales do not go to Debatable Productions.

There will be Debatable Productions merchandise available for donations. All proceeds from the merchandise will go to our programs.

VENUE INFORMATION:

The Colony Theatre (555 N. Third St., Burbank, California 91582) is located at the corner of 3rd Street and Cypress Avenue, and shares a parking garage with the Burbank Town Center Mall, where there is plenty of free parking. The building is in the middle of a well lighted, secure shopping area, within easy walking distance of a number of excellent restaurants. The Colony Theatre is "freeway close" as it is right off the I-5 freeway.

COVID-19 ATTENDANCE POLICY:

Debatable Productions is thrilled to return to live audiences. The safety of our artists and audiences is of paramount importance. To ensure everyone’s safety, we have updated our attendance policy. Vaccines and masks remain the most effective weapons against the pandemic.

As of July 11th, 2022, Masks are required during all live performances of The Drowsy Chaperone. All of our performers and creative team are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. To attend performances, patrons must provide proof of vaccination at the door. Masks will be available for all patrons who request them. COVID-19 protocols will be in place to ensure the safety of all in attendance.

ABOUT THE DROWSY CHAPERONE:

Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Book and Best Original Score, The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving send-up of the Jazz Age musical, featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another.

With the houselights down, a man in a chair appears on stage and puts on his favorite record: the cast recording of a fictitious 1928 musical. The recording comes to life and The Drowsy Chaperone begins as the man in the chair looks on. Mix in two lovers on the eve of their wedding, a bumbling best man, a desperate theatre producer, a not-so-bright hostess, two gangsters posing as pastry chefs, a misguided Don Juan and an intoxicated chaperone, and you have the ingredients for an evening of madcap delight.

Hailed by New York Magazine as "The Perfect Broadway Musical," The Drowsy Chaperone is a masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre. Because of its many featured roles and accessible script, The Drowsy Chaperone will fit perfectly into any company's season or school's calendar.

Original Broadway production of The Drowsy Chaperone produced by Kevin McCollum, Roy Miller, Bob Boyett, Stephanie McClelland, Barbara Freitag and Jill Furman.

Rated PG by MTI Shows