Bat Boy, the Musical

CAST LIST

Bat Boy the Musical

We are THRILLED to announce the cast of “Bat Boy, the Musical!”  Congratulations to these amazing performers!!

Edgar – Joshua Adams

Meredith – Yisa Var

Dr. Parker – Phillip Russell

Shelley – Gloria Baraquio

Sherriff Reynolds – Roch Jones

Pan – Daron Scarborough

Reverend Hightower – Clay Callaway

Mrs. Taylor – Laura Andres

Rick Taylor – Mark DeMoss

Ron Taylor – Kira Sirois

Ruthie Taylor – Cara Leonard

ENSEMBLE

(Daisy, Bud, Roy, Ned, Mayor Maggie, Lorraine, Institute Man, Doctor, etc…)

• - Jade Ellis

• - Koran Munafo

• - Jessica Dempsey

• - Laura Andres

• - Mark DeMoss

• - Cara Leonard

• - Roch Jones

Assembling this cast was a surprising challenge.  We met a lot of GREAT new talent!  There were so many strong voices, and so many strong performers.  MAHALO NUI LOA to all who tried out!  I’m so grateful to each of you for lending your support to this project.  This show is going to be an insane amount of work, and we’re going to need everyone’s help to pull it all together.  Thank you, and take pride in knowing that you’re continuing a grand tradition of Community Theatre!  Together, on stage, back stage, in the scene shop, in the box office, we make magic happen!  YOU are the Community in “Community Theatre.”

Bat Boy the Musical

We are THRILLED to announce our upcoming production of the cult musical hit, “Bat Boy, the Musical.” Featuring an energetic  score by Laurence O’Keefe, “Bat Boy” tells the story of a half-bat, half-boy who was found in a cave in West Virginia.  You may have read his story in the Weekly World News.  The stage show follows his tale, from his discovery, to his education, his romance, and the revelation of his unholy origins!

“Bat Boy, the Musical” is being directed by Randy Raphael, whose credits include “Hedwig and the Angry Inch,” “The Tempest,” and last Summer’s “The Taming of the Shrew.”  Musical Direction is being provided by Gonzo Grogg (“Hedwig,” “Cabaret”).  If you’re interested in joining the creative team, please contact the director at wonderrandy@gmail.com.

Auditions will be held in late February, with performance at the Akebono Theater in Pahoa, starting April 29.  We’re finalizing the specifics now, so stay tuned for more details.

Come on out and join us for the opening night of Cabaret. Or join us for any of our other performances.

Show dates are March 20 and 21 at 7:30 pm. March 22 at 2:00 pm at The Hilo Woman’s Club in Hilo. March 26, 27, 28 and April 3 and 4 at 7:30 pm at the Akebono Theater in Pahoa. (more…)

After an exciting round of auditions we have settled on our cast!  We’ve been hard at work for three weeks now and hope you’ll love the show!

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We are holding a second night of auditions for our production of Cabaret.

Thursday December 18, 2008 from 6:30 pm until 9:30 pm at Hawaiian Acres Community Center 8 Rd in Hawaiian Acres.

For more information about auditons please read this post.

The Hilo Community Players are proud to announce their spring production is Cabaret! Show dates are March 20- 22, 27-29 and April 3 & 4 2009. Cabaret will be directed by Roberta Brashear-Kaulfers.

Auditions are Wednesday December 17 2008 at the Pu’ueo Community Center from 6:30pm -9:00pm. Please be prepared to sign a song from the show (or another of your choice) and wear comfortable clothing for dancing in.

Major roles are the MC, Sally Bowles, Cliff, Fraulein Schneider and Heir Schultz, Ernst, and the Kit Kat Club (boys and girls). Also needed are the Kit Kat Band, production management, stagehands and lighting crew.

Callbacks will be announced following auditions.

If you’d like more information please contact Roberta at roberta@hilocommunityplayers.org

For all you Rocky Virgins!

There are two excellent props guides here and here.

As you know no hazardous props will be admitted. We are suggesting instead of rice you use bubbles. Please no large water guns. That much water creates a slip hazard and damages our technical equipment. No candles. Bring flashlights instead. No hot dogs or prunes. Again the slip hazard for the actors and who really wants a hot dog dripping mustard on their head. Hot dog buns are GREAT though.

We hope to see you all singing and dancing and in costume and ready to have a great time at the show!

Shows are are October 16, and 17 at the Hilo Women’s Club, Saturday October 18 at Kiluea Military Camp Theater, October 23 and 24 at the Hilo Women’s Club and Saturday October 25 in Pahoa at the Akebono Theatre. October 30 at Waimea at the Parker School Theatre. All show times are at 7:30 pm. A special midnight will be at the Naniloa Crown Room on October 31st.

Tickets will be available at pre-sale prices at CD Wizard and Basically Books in Hilo for all shows. The Waimea General Store will carry pre-sale tickets for the Waimea performance only. Show tickets are available at outlets until the day of the show. Ticket prices are $10 for HCP members, students and seniors (valid ID required) and $12 general. At the door ticket prices will be $12 for HCP members, students and seniors and $14 general.