Urinetown – The Musical

June 16, 2015 3 Comments

Urinetown is unlike any other musical I have seen or been a part of. I wasn’t too familiar with it but I loved the couple of songs I had heard. Marc had actually seen it once and loved it too. So when auditions were announced for a local production Marc and I both gave it a go and luckily we were cast! The journey began at the table reading a couple of months ago. There were lots of familiar faces that we had worked with in shows before (some we knew for years). There were also lots of new faces that I was excited to get to know. As with any production, there were a couple of bumps along the rehearsal process. We overcame them together though and had a spectacular, high energy show on our hands by opening night!

The down and out poor folks.
The down and out poor folks. All photos, including the promo poster above, are credited to our wonderful and fearless director Mark Kalet.

Urinetown explores a lot of themes. The basic plot is that sometime in the future after a 20 year drought, water consumption is absurdly regulated by one greedy corporation called Urine Good Company. There are no longer private toilets and people have to pay at public amenities to do their business. There are class struggles, power struggles, and as with any good musical, a love story.

The privileged rich workers of Urine Good Company, including the incomparable Greg Newton as Caldwell B. Cladwell. That's my cute Marc in the lab coat and I'm next to him with the major wig!
The privileged rich workers of Urine Good Company, including the incomparable Greg Newton as Caldwell B. Cladwell. That’s my cute Marc in the lab coat and I’m next to him with the major wig!

The story is told with deliciously biting satire and wit through a fantastic script and musical score by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollman.

Officer Lockstock and Little Sally contemplating the state of things. They are played so brilliantly by Frank Falisi and Catherine Circonciso
Officer Lockstock and Little Sally contemplating the state of things. They are played so brilliantly by Frank Falisi and Catherine Circonciso
Lynda Dickson is a force of nature as tough Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown.
Lynda Dickson is a force of nature as tough Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown.
Dan Keyser and Maria Aromando are insanely adorable as leading couple Bobby and Hope.
Dan Keyser and Maria Aromando are insanely adorable as leading couple Bobby and Hope.

The extreme talent in this particular production of Urinetown has been a privilege to witness and be a part of. The dance numbers are so snappy and sharp and the voices all meld together so gorgeously for the singing. What a bunch of triple threats in this cast! Our production staff and technical team worked their butts off to make sure we all looked and sounded as perfect as possible. It’s staggering to think about how much work went into the lighting, sound design, costuming, and sets behind the scenes.

Me as Mrs. Millenium having a word with Senator Fipp, played perfectly by Arnold Brown.
Me as Mrs. Millenium having a word with Senator Fipp, played perfectly by Arnold Brown.

As for what the fabled Urinetown actually is? Well, you’ll have to check out the show to find out! We run for two more weekends in East Brunswick, NJ at the lovely Playhouse 22. If you’re in the area you won’t want to miss it. The link for more info and tickets can be found here. Thanks, friends! xoxo

Urinetown
I absolutely love this shot of the whole Urinetown cast together in very cool lighting!

3 thoughts on “Urinetown – The Musical”

      1. Hi Leigh, I know you and Marc both love it. I hope the remaining days in production bring many to enjoy! You look rather sophisticated in the pic my friend. I knew you when you were only….xo Your Florida Bud always, Cheryl

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