Bat Boy, the Musical
“See if it likes Fritos…Fritos. See? Fritos.” – Ruthie Taylor
BAT BOY, THE MUSICAL!
Directed by Randy Raphael
Choreography by Lina Manning
Musical Direction by Gonzo Grogg
APRIL 29 – MAY 8
at the Historic AKEBONO THEATER!
“I first heard the soundtrack to Bat Boy: The Musical a few months before auditions and fell in love with the music! It was dark and emotional and inspiring all wrapped into one. Once I started spreading the word about the show, it was funny how many people recalled the Weekly World News cover photo and seemed shocked to hear there was a musical. The intrigue and mystique are sure to draw the audience in and the provocative, disturbing and downright incredible Hilo Community Players’ interpretation will keep the iconic Bat Boy “alive” for years to come!” - Yisa Var, “Meredith”
THE STORY: Based on a story in The Weekly World News, “BAT BOY: THE MUSICAL” is a musical comedy/horror show about a half boy/half bat creature who is discovered in a cave near Hope Falls, West Virginia. For lack of a better solution, the local sheriff brings Bat Boy to the home of the town veterinarian, Dr. Parker, where he is eventually accepted as a member of the family and taught to act like a “normal” boy by the veterinarian’s wife, Meredith, and teenage daughter, Shelley. Bat Boy is happy with his new life, but when he naively tries to fit in with the narrow-minded people of Hope Falls, they turn on him, prodded by the machinations of Dr. Parker, who secretly despises Bat Boy. Shelley and Bat Boy, who have fallen in love, run away together from the ignorant townfolk and have a blissful coupling in the woods, but their happiness is shattered when Meredith arrives and reveals a secret. Soon the entire town arrives and hears the shocking story of Bat Boy’s unholy origin.
All performances will be held at the Historic Akebono Theater, in Pahoa HI.
“This show is spectacularly twisted and fun!” - Daron Scarborough, “Pan”
OPENING NIGHT – April 30 – 7:30pm
ADVANCE TICKETS GO ON SALE SOON!!
Show Dates:
All shows at 7:30pm
Thurs. April 29 (Special Preview Performance), Fri. April 30 (Opening Night), Sat. May 1
Thurs. May 6, Fri. May 7, Sat. May 8
“Bat Boy speaks to humanity… as we teeter on the brink… to… work on being the best each of us can be. SPEAK OUT AGAINST HYPOCRISY. Continue forward motion to achieve ever increasing levels of consciousness. DO WHAT BRINGS EACH OF US JOY! Money, stuff, and outward pleasures mean NOTHING IN THE LONG RUN. HONOR OUR Hearts 1st no matter what…” - Koran Munafo, “Mayor Maggie”
Special PREVIEW PERFORMANCE!
Thursday, April 29 – 7:30pm
See the show before it even opens!
“Pay What You Can” at the door
Give as much as you can!
- no advance tickets will be available for this special performance.
“With all joking and mockery aside, the show teaches us profound spiritual lessons of compassion, acceptance, integrity, and forgiveness. The opening song says it all: ‘You are here not to laugh, but to learn…Heed the tale of a filthy freak, who’s just like you.’ The message is about tolerance and understanding. Even after reading the script dozens of times, I am still brought to tears.” - Gloria Baraquio, “Shelley”
“I am honored to work with such open-minded talented, committed artists who are courageous enough to take on this show. It’s a difficult score, with complex themes and scenes. It’s nice to see that the cast members aren’t just actors, they’re empathetic people.” - Gloria Baraquio, “Shelley”
“Orgies and incest and rape…oh my! (hahaha!)” - Daron Scarborough, “Pan”
This show does deal with mature themes, and may not be appropriate
for the little ones. There is no strong language, but there is
violence, blood, and sexual content.
Parental discretion is advised.