First Date
February 10 - February 19, 2023
Musical
When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious, high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real time, the couple quickly finds that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening. In a delightful and unexpected twist, Casey and Aaron's inner critics take on a life of their own when other restaurant patrons transform into supportive best friends, manipulative exes and protective parents, who sing and dance them through icebreakers, appetizers and potential conversational land mines. Can this couple turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the check arrives?
"A winning crowd-pleaser delivered with comic verve and charm." -The Hollywood Reporter
"This is one first date you don't want to end! Fun and very funny by a pair of boffo lead performances that make a perfect match in Broadway's newest musical." -NY1
Rating: Mature - Contains Adult Content & Language
Cast
Aaron - Jordan Bruner
Casey - Nadya Beyar*
Waiter - Todd Spratt
Lauren - Chloe Mae Page
Allison - Joey Rankin*
Aaron's Mother - Shannon Canuelle
Gabe - Vincent Giannecchini
Reggie/British Artist - Danny Maura
Blaze/Stoner Guy - August Ryan Gallagher
Aaron Understudy - Brendan McMullin*+
Casey Understudy - Sarah Aiello+
*Civic Debut
+Will perform Saturday, February 18, 2023
Crew
Light Board Operator - Kaia Jordan
A1 Operator - McKenna Burlingham
A2 Operator - Ian Myner*
A2 Operator Sub - Lucia Myner
Playback Operator - Laura VanOrman
Food Stylist - Val Glasscock
Follow Spot Operators
RJ Soule
Phillip VanOrman
Lisa Newman
Emma Fergusson
Alan Moerdyk
Ashley Beach*
Wig Technician - Ian Whistler
Acknowledgements
Delaney McKenzie - use of leaf blower
August Ryan Gallagher - use of guitar
Lori Hatfield - use of percussion instruments
Todd Spratt - use of juggling pins, guitar
Laura Zervic - use of Bluetooth earpiece
Adopt a Show Board Member
Sidney Ellis
*Denotes Civic Debut
Production Team
Director - Laura M. Zervic
Music Director - Lori Hatfield
Scenic Designer - David Kyhn
Costume Designer - Ian Whistler
Lighting Designer - George Townsend
Sound Designer - Jacob Myny
Technical Director - Phillip A. Miller
Properties Master - Stacy Bartell
Stage Manager - Jan Watson
Assistant Stage Managers - Jaycee Myner
Rehearsal Assistant Stage Managers - Mike Artis, Stacey Jaeger
Production Stage Manager - Stacey Jaeger
Scenic Carpenters - Ryan Burke, Christopher Lewis, Jacob Miller
Charge Painter - David Kyhn
Scenic Artists - Justin Muse, Angela Mammel
Audio Engineer - Owen True
Properties Artisan - Ian Whistler
Photographer/Videographer - Katherine Mumma
Director of Volunteers - Mike Artis
Executive Director - Laura M. Zervic
Show Dates
Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 7:30pm
Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 2:00pm
Friday, February 17, 2023 at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 7:30pm - ASL Interpretation & Audio Description Available | Understudy Performance
Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 2:00pm
Venue
The Parish Theatre
405 W. Lovell St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Seating
All performances in the Parish Theatre are general seating. We recommend arriving early. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.
Parking
Free parking is available after 6pm in the Civic parking lot at the northeast corner of Lovell and Park streets. There is additional parking behind the Carver Center. Street parking is available for free after 5pm on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday.
The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre does not rate subject matter as sensitivities vary from person to person. If you have questions about content, age appropriateness, or other aspects of the show (ie strobe lights and other theatrical effects), please contact the box office at 269.343.1313.