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Dada Teen Musical: The Play at Central Works
Dates: 10/18/2025 - 11/23/2025
📍 Theatre: Central Works
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Dada Teen Musical: The Play, written by Maury Zeff and directed by Gary Graves, explores the chaotic world of high school through the eyes of 17-year-old Annabelle, whose rebellious college application takes a Dadaist twist on The Sound of Music. Featuring a talented cast that includes Zoe Chien, Alan Coyne, Jacob Henrie-Naffaa, and Chanel Tighman, the production combines original music by Alex Mandel with themes of theater, Dadaism, and demagoguery. This world premiere, developed through the Central Works Writers Workshop, has resonated with audiences, earning enthusiastic reviews since its debut.
Cast and Creative Team for Dada Teen Musical: The Play at Central Works
Cast
Zoe Chien
Annabel
Alan Coyne
Mr Dorfman
Jacob Henrie-Naffaa
Tyler
Chanel Tighman
Mariah
Creative Team
Tammy Berlin
Costume Designer
Maury Zeff
Playwright
Gary Graves
Director
Alex Mandel
Original Music
Marybeth Cavanaugh
Choreographer
Gregory Scharpen
Sound Designer
News About Dada Teen Musical: The Play at Central Works
DADA TEEN MUSICAL: THE PLAY Extends Run at Central Works
November 07, 2025 Central Works' new comedy Dada Teen Musical: The Play, written by Maury Zeff, has extended through November 23. The show was originally scheduled to run October 18–November 16.
New Comedy DADA TEEN MUSICAL: THE PLAY to Open at Central Works
October 05, 2025 Central Works' 2025 season concludes with a new comedy, Dada Teen Musical: The Play, written by Maury Zeff, running from Oct 18–Nov 16 (previews Oct 16 and 17).
DADA TEEN MUSICAL: THE PLAY Comes to Central Works
September 25, 2025 In Dada Teen Musical: The Play Annabelle is 17. She is the only high school student in the world whose Harvard application is an act of rebellion (she comes from a Yale family.)
Central Works Season 35 to Feature THE LAST GOAT, DADA TEEN MUSICAL: THE PLAY, and More
July 17, 2025 Central Works has revealed its 2025 Season, marking the company’s 35th year of producing new plays by Bay Area artists. Running from March through November, the season includes three world premieres, continuing the company’s long-standing mission to develop bold, socially resonant new work.
PUSH/PULL Extends at Central Works
March 24, 2025 Push/Pull, a new play by Harry Davis from the Central Works writers workshop, has been extended through April 6. Learn more about the show and how to get tickets here!
PUSH/PULL by Harry Davis to Open at Central Works in March
February 22, 2025 CENTRAL WORKS 2025 SEASON begins March 1 and will feature the world premieres of 3 new plays. This 35th season features Push/Pull and more. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
PUSH/PULL Comes to Central Works in March
February 10, 2025 Central Works 2025 Season begins March 1 and runs through November 16, 2025 featuring the world premieres of 3 new plays. Learn more about Push/Pull here!About the Theatre
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