COMPANY

Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center, 2015

On the night of his 35th birthday, confirmed bachelor, Robert, contemplates his unmarried state. Over the course of a series of dinners, drinks and even a wedding, his friends – "those good and crazy people [his] married friends" – explain the pros and cons of taking on a spouse. The habitually single Robert is forced to question his adamant retention of bachelorhood during a hilarious array of interactions.

"Director David Charles creates a lovely, environmental playground for his talented and energetic cast. The show bounces seamlessly from scene to scene." - Stage Magazine

Book by George Furth

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

Directed by David Charles

Music direction by Laura-Marie Burhans

Choreography by Rose-Marie Abi-Richa

Produced by Katie McGrier

Director’s Note:

Although I had extensive experience working on musicals during my tenure as a production stage manager, this production was the first opportunity for me to direct a musical. I wanted to capture the kinetic energy of New York City so I staged the musical in three-quarter thrust, which allowed for the show to swiftly move from scene to scene, and have actors move across the space, mimicking the traffic patterns of a busy NYC intersection.