OCTOBER 13 - 29

Directed by Joanna Hardie with Music Direction by Brandon Peck.

Book & Lyrics by CHAD BEGUELIN, Book by BOB MARTIN, Music by MATTHEW SKLAR

Based on an original concept by JACK VIERTEL

Originally Produced on Broadway by Bill Damaschke, Dori Bernstein, Jack Lane. Original Broadway Production directed and choreographed by Casey Nicholaw.

Join us as we celebrate the kick off of our inaugural season in the new Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts with the electrifying and heartwarming journey of "The Prom," a Broadway musical that celebrates love, acceptance, and self-discovery. Follow Emma, a high school student fighting for her girlfriend and against a canceled prom. With riotous humor and touching moments, this show embraces diversity, friendship, and standing up for what you believe in.

"The Prom" delights with catchy musical numbers spanning genres, captivating choreography, and energetic performances. But it's the heartwarming story that truly sets it apart. As Broadway stars navigate their egos and struggles, they learn valuable lessons about empathy and acceptance, evoking laughter and tears.

Although set in a specific context, "The Prom" resonates with audiences of all backgrounds. It's a celebration of the power of theater to bring people together, challenge prejudices, and create positive change within communities.

Don't miss your chance to witness the magic up close and personal at BPA. Join us for an unforgettable night of laughter, tears, and the joy of live theater. Purchase your tickets today and be part of an inspiring, entertaining experience that will have you talking and singing about it long after the curtain falls. Get ready to dance your heart out!

This event takes place at The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts at 200 Madison Ave. N. Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.

CAST & CREW

THE BAND

THE CREW

Director / Choreographer Joanna Hardie

Music Director Brandon Peck

Production Manager Deirdre Hadlock

Associate Music Director Will Sanders

TD / Scenic / Lighting Designer Ben Mueller

Sound Engineer Matt Hadlock

Costume Designer Dawn Janow

Costume Assistant Meloni Courtway

Scenic Artist Matthew Lazure

Backstage Manager Eliza Lane

Scenic Painters Denise Harris, Celeste Harris, Pam Dougherty

Scenic Builders Matthew Lazure, David Tier, Bill O’Neill

Follow Spot Operators Sabrina Fiander, Richard Gustafson, Nina Wilson

Stage Crew Trent Craighead, Gaius Nucci, Kat Briones

DIRECTOR’S NOTES

THE PROM explores a high school girl’s struggle to find her voice and discover the power of staying true to oneself. The real-world events that inspired this play are almost too awful to be believed (the girl was Constance McMillen, the year was 2010, and the school was in Mississippi, but many of the details are taken directly from the incident) but echoes of these attitudes still permeate our culture today, with gender-affirming care and ‘Don’t Say Gay’ laws still being hotly and openly debated. We are so honored to bring this story to you; many in our cast and crew directly identify with parts of Emma and Alyssa’s stories, and feel the utmost responsibility to bring this town to life with empathy, humor and heart. Thank you so much for coming to see live theater! Please enjoy the show!

SPECIAL THANKS

Kirsten Thomassen for the generous use of their guest house for our band

Kathy Elllison for costume sewing assistance and Silverdale Lucky Star for costume awesomeness

Courtney Barnaby, Dominique Cantwell for their help with props

To all those who supported our capital campaign and to those who’ve shared in building the new Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts