Portage Community Theatre Announces Urinetown: The Musical

PCT-Urinetown-1WARNING, this is the musical, Urinetown, not the place. We would never let you go to the place. We promise. But come and see the musical. It is really funny! It is about a world-wide drought leaving society to pay to go to the bathroom. Sounds hilarious, right? It is. Trust us.

Urinetown is an earnest tale of love, greed, and revolution. The show is set in a town plagued by a 20-year drought, where water has become so scarce that private toilets have become unthinkable. At the mercy of a single dominating corporation who maintains a monopoly on the town’s public amenities, the destitute citizens must pay towering taxes and fines to carry out their most private and basic of needs. Out of the mass of the pitiable, a hero rises to lead his fellow citizens against the tyrannical regime. Drawing from West Side Story, Chicago, and Les Misérables among others, the show irreverently pays witty homage to the great American musical theatre tradition. Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective of one of America’s greatest art forms.

Performances will be held at: Portage Yacht Club 1370 State Hwy 249, Portage, IN.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors/students. Visit www.portagecommunitytheatre.com for tickets and more information. 219-759-1408

PERFORMANCE DATES:

  • Friday February 24 - 8 pm
  • Saturday February 25 - 8pm
  • Sunday February 26 - 2pm
  • Friday March 2 - 8 pm
  • Saturday March 3 - 8pm
  • Sunday March 4 - 2pm
  • Friday March 9 - 8 pm
  • Saturday March 10 - 8pm
  • Sunday March 11 - 2pm

PCT-Urinetown-2Director: Kristen De Boer
Musical/Vocal Director: Jim Mollin
Choreographer: Kathleen Dominiak
Treasure Costumer: Stanlee Hodsden

Cast:

  • Officer Lockstock: Jason Utesch
  • Pennywise: LuAnne Pezel
  • Bobby Strong: Jordan Chaddock
  • Little Sally: Connie Colvin
  • Cladwell: Terry McLaughlin
  • Hope: Christine Parry
  • Mr. Strong: Trevor Burss
  • Mrs. Strong: Mary Ann Wolfe
  • Officer Barrel: Michael Glorioso
  • Senator Fipp: Michael Pals
  • Little Becky Two Shoes: Laurie Parpart
  • Hot Blades Harry: Craig Golbesky
  • Ensemble:
    • Tim Slatton
    • Natalie Franks
    • Kelli Manigrasso
    • Mark McColley
    • Madolyn Hedin
    • Christina Reed