BrightSide Youth Theatre project will present TROLLS THE MUSICAL, JR. a stage musical created especially for young performers, based on the irreverent DreamWorks Animation movie franchise. It features a colorful, wondrous world populated by hilariously unforgettable characters. The show follows the overly optimistic Trolls, constantly with a song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have Trolls in their stomach. The Troll thespians in Poppy’s company live by their motto: the show must go on. But when a tyrannical foreign emissary arrives in Bergenland, expectations are raised, forcing the Trolls to totally rework their show or risk being served up in the name of diplomacy by a Chef rehired and out for revenge.
TROLLS THE MUSICAL, JR. will be directed and choreographed by Thomas McMahon, who was the choreographer of BrightSide Youth Theatre’s LEGALLY BLONDE JR. and THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL YOUTH EDITION. He was last seen on the BrightSide stage in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Sadie Wynne, who music directed THE MUSIC MAN JR. at the Beverly Arts Center, will be Music Director.
TROLLS THE MUSICAL, JR. will run Saturday, October 3, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., and Sunday, October 4, at 6 p.m. in The Theater at Meiley-Swallow Hall, 31 S. Ellsworth, Naperville. Tickets are $22 for adults and $17 for students, including fees, and are available at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35506 or by calling 630-447-TIXS (8497).
The Saturday, October 3 2:00 pm performance will be American Sign Language-interpreted and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and their parties can attend this performance for free, thanks to the generosity of the Naperville Lions Club. For access to ASL seating, patrons should enter the promo code ASL when purchasing online or call the box office at 630.447.8497.
LISTING INFORMATION
TROLLS THE MUSICAL, JR.
Music and Original Lyrics by Joriah Kwamé, Book and Additional Lyrics by Krista Knight
Based on the Dreamworks Animation movie franchise
Directed and Choreographed by Thomas McMahon
Music Direction by Sadie Wynne
Saturdays, October 3 at 11 am & 2 pm, Sunday, October 4 at 6 pm
The Theater at Meiley-Swallow Hall
North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth in Naperville
Ticket prices, including fees, are $22 for Adults and $17 for Students, available at www.BrightSideTheatre.com or at 630-447-TIXS (8497).
The Saturday, October 3 2:00 pm performance will be American Sign Language-interpreted and individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and their parties can attend this performance for free, thanks to the generosity of the Naperville Lions Club. For access to ASL seating, patrons should enter the promo code ASL when purchasing online or call the box office at 630.447.8497.
A stage musical created especially for young performers, based on the irreverent DreamWorks Animation movie franchise. The show follows the overly optimistic Trolls, constantly with a song on their lips, and the comically pessimistic Bergens, who are only happy when they have Trolls in their stomach. The Troll thespians in Poppy’s company live by their motto: the show must go on. But when a tyrannical foreign emissary arrives in Bergenland, expectations are raised, forcing the Trolls to totally rework their show or risk being served up in the name of diplomacy by a Chef rehired and out for revenge.
BIOS
Thomas McMahon (Director/Choreographer) choreographed BrightSide Youth Theatre’s LEGALLY BLONDE JR. and THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL YOUTH EDITION. He was last seen on the BrightSide stage in THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. Recent choreography credits include: SIX,THE TEEN EDITION; ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, THE MUSIC MAN, JOSEPH…, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS, DISASTER, ANNIE and WILLY WONKA JR.
Sadie Wynne (Music Director) has previously music directed THE MUSIC MAN JR. at the Beverly Arts Center and she is the Youth Choir director at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Naperville. She has appeared on the BrightSide stage in A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.. Other credits include THE SOUND OF MUSIC and ALL SHOOK UP (Mayor Matilda) with Summer Place Theatre, and THE CHRISTMAS SCHOONER.
Jeffrey Cass (Artistic Director) is a Joseph Jefferson Award Nominee and has successfully directed over 30 Productions for BrightSide Theatre, most recently THE PRODUCERS, PRIVATE LIVES, PHANTOM IN CONCERT, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, PIPPIN, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, CHESS IN CONCERT, A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC and GYPSY. He also played “Edna” in BST’s production of HAIRSPRAY. He holds a B.F.A. in Musical Theater Performance from Roosevelt University. He previously served as the Producing Director for Circle Theatre where he directed eight productions, including THE WHO’S TOMMY (six Joseph Jefferson Nominations including Best Musical and Best Director).
ABOUT BRIGHTSIDE THEATRE
BrightSide Theatre (Jeffrey Cass, Artistic Director and Julie Ann Kornak, Executive Director) is committed to Enlighten, Educate, and Entertain through comedies and inspirational stories from across the globe. A unique blend of award-winners, premieres, modern works and timeless classics meant to reflect upon and inform our community inhabit BrightSide’s stage. For more information on BrightSide Theatre, please visit www.BrightSidetheatre.com.