CMTS Present Fun Home at The Glicker-Milstein Theatre

COME TO THE FUN HOME! 

Columbia Musical Theatre Society Presents FUN HOME, composed by Tony Winner Jeanine Tesori (Barnard College, Columbia University Class of 1983) 

Fun Home, the 2015 Tony Award-Winning Best Musical by Jeanine Tesori (Music) and Lisa Kron (Book and Lyrics), tells the true story of Alison Bechdel and is based on her graphic memoir by the same title. The story concerns Bechdel's discovery of her own lesbian sexuality, her relationship with her closeted gay father, and her attempts to unlock the family mysteries surrounding his life. The musical is told in a series of non-linear vignettes, featuring Alison at three stages of her life, connected by present-day Alison as she works to construct her memoir.

Special Thanks to Jeanine Tesori (BC '83) for guiding us through this process. You have been so kind in sharing your stories, answering our questions, and entering our space with the most joy and enthusiasm. We feel so grateful to perform for you and it's been an absolute honor to bring this story, and your incredible music to life. 

This production runs approximately 90 minutes with no intermission.

Content Advisory: Fun Home is a true story that touches on several sensitive topics including internalized & externalized homophobia, abuse, suicide, sexual content, suggestive situations of abuse and power involving minors, derogatory language, and violence. Please also note that our performance will contain loud noises, blinding lights, and minor uses of flashing lights.

FEATURING

Njoki Tiagha (Alison), Ana Huesa (Medium Alison), Hannah Levinson (Medium Alison), Ethan Paulk (Bruce), Tatiana Santos Mroczek (Helen), Garhyson Gaddy (Christian Bechdel), Lilly Gasterland-Gustafsson (John Bechdel), Abby Cason (Joan/Susan Deys), and Ethan Robledo-Perez (Roy/Bobby Jeremy/Mark/Pete) 

CREATIVE TEAM

Directed by Bailey Stephen

Stage Managed by Kacie Koen 

Produced by Olivia Kuan-Romano and Rory Collins 

Choreographed by Victoria Gonzalez

Music Directed by Ruby Liebmann

Technical Directed by Isabelle Cowan

PIT

Conducted by Ruby Liebmann

Dallin Attwooll (Keys 1/Rehearsal Pianist), Abigail Hart (Violin/Viola), Eli Trokenheim (Cello), Liliana Quiroga (Clarinet), Forrest Weintraub (Reeds), Sara Carson (Guitar), Imme Koolenbrander (Bass), Reid Metoyer (Drums), Terry Foley (Percussion) 

DESIGN TEAM

Lila Ellis (Set Design), Emerson Black (Asst. Set Design, Build Captain), Elizabeth Torna (Lighting Design), Maxwell Epstein (Asst. Lighting Design), Eliza Heath (Head of Sound, A1), Fanglin Yuan (A2), Abigail Fixel (Sound Design), Ella Abramovitz (Asst. Sound Design), Sofia Oltramari (Costume Design), Talia Benson (Asst. Costume Design), Isabelle Cowan (Props Design) 

PRODUCTION TEAM

Charlotte Reiser (Asst. Director), Stella Lyne (Asst. Stage Manager), Maeve Sheehan (Asst. Producer, Publicity), Joan Park (Asst. Music Director), Is Perlman (DEI Coordinator, Dramaturg), Brooke M. Haney (Intimacy Choreographer), Olivia Kuan-Romano (Head Publicity), Quinn Fastnow (Wellness Captain, Run Crew), Catherine Herrera (Company Parent), CC Shaw (CMTS Liason) 

Production Photograher/Videographer: Olivia Kuan-Romano @okr_photography

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Access to Campus: At this time, all visitors to campus must be registered on a guest list at least 24 hours in advance. Unfortunately, this means there are no walk-up tickets for Non-CUID holders. ALL Non-CUID holders must be on our list so if you are buying tickets for multiple Non-CUID holders, please email cmtsfunhome@gmail.com a list of all Non-CUID holders in your party. Additionally, all visitors must bring a government-issued ID to present to Community Safety staff at the table to the right of the main Barnard gate.

Additional Notes

• The house will open approximately 20 minutes before the start of the show. We will try to accommodate late seating, HOWEVER, tickets may be forfeited 5 minutes before the show to be purchased by our standby list.
• Transportation/Parking: You may enter campus through the main gate at 117th Street and Broadway, on the west side of the street. The closest train stop is 116th on the 1; M4, M104, and M60 buses also stop near campus. On-street parking is not a reliable option, but there is a paid garage at 645 W 120th Street, a 5-minute walk from the main gate.
• The Diana Center is on Barnard's Campus near 118th Street and Broadway. The building looks modern with large glass windows and an orange-ish exterior. The entrance is under the scaffolding on the right side. Once you get to the building, the GMT Lobby is on Lower Level 2 (LL2), two floors down from the lobby. There is some seating, bathrooms, and a water fountain in the lobby of the theater.

For additional concerns or questions: Please reach out to cmtsfunhome@gmail.com or DM @cmtsfunhome on Instagram.