Reefer Madness - The Musical at The Spartan Theatre at Spokane Falls Community College

The SFCC Spartan Theatre, Bigfoot Drama Club, and SFCC Music Program Presents: 

Reefer Madness – The Musical

Book by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney

Music by Dan Studney

Lyrics by Kevin Murphy 

Orchestrations by David Manning & Nathan Wang 

Directed by Hazel Bean

Spartan Theatre’s Spring Musical Brings Big Laughs and Even Bigger Paranoia in Reefer Madness – The Musical
Performances: May 29–31 at 7:30 PM in the SFCC Music Auditorium

Spokane, WA — Spokane Falls Community College’s Spartan Theatre, in collaboration with the Bigfoot Drama Club and the SFCC Music Program, is proud to present Reefer Madness – The Musical, a bold, satirical comedy that gleefully spirals into jazz-fueled chaos. Performances run for three nights only, May 29, 30, and 31 at 7:30 PM in the SFCC Music Auditorium.

Directed by SFCC alum and adjunct Drama instructor Hazel Bean, this high-energy musical takes inspiration from the infamous 1936 propaganda film of the same name. What begins as a well-meaning lecture on the dangers of marijuana quickly explodes into a kaleidoscope of moral panic, dangerous swing music, and exaggerated consequences, all set to a wildly catchy score.

The story follows two wholesome teens, Jimmy and Mary, whose innocent romance is derailed by a single puff of “reefer,” plunging them into a whirlwind of hallucinations, crime, jazz clubs, and outlandish temptations. With numbers like the jazzy “Down at the Ol’ Five and Dime” and the show-stopping “Listen to Jesus, Jimmy,” which features a dancing Christ figure and a chorus of Vegas-style angels. Reefer Madness is as clever as it is chaotic.

This production features a live student band, a cast of current SFCC and SCC students, alumni, and faculty collaborators, and a fully student-supported production team. It’s the kind of joyful, irreverent theatre that invites the audience to laugh, think, and enjoy the spectacle.

Ticket Information:
Tickets are available now at https://sfcc.ticketspice.com/spartan-theatres-reefer-madness-the-musical

• $10 – SFCC Students (with valid ID)
• $15 – Children (12 and under), Seniors (65+), Non-SFCC Students, Military & First Responders (with ID), and Spokane Colleges Alumni
• $20 – General Admission

Performance Dates:
May 29, 30, and 31 at 7:30 PM
Location: SFCC Music Auditorium, Spokane Falls Community College

Please Note:
This production contains stylized depictions of drug use, sexual content, religious satire, violence, and strong language. It is intended as a campy, exaggerated satire and may not be suitable for all audiences. Viewer discretion is advised.

About Spartan Theatre at Spokane Falls Community College:

Now in its 57th season, Spartan Theatre has produced over 300 shows since 1967 and continues to serve as both a cultural anchor for the Spokane region and a vital training ground for student artists. As a dynamic educational hub for actors, designers, technicians, and theatre-makers, the theatre fosters hands-on learning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement. With the support of SFCC’s faculty, staff, alumni, and broader community, Spartan Theatre is proud to champion bold storytelling and creative risk-taking in every season.

Our theatre has served as a training ground and creative laboratory for generations of students. We are immensely grateful for the support from our SFCC community, the larger Spokane area, and our graduates and alumni, all of whom have helped us create a space where creativity and collaboration thrive.

We deeply appreciate the loyalty and enthusiasm of our audience and collaborators, and we look forward to continuing to serve as a cultural hub for Spokane for many more years to come.

Originally directed by ANDY FICKMAN 

and produced by STEPHANIE STEELE for DEAD OLD MAN PRODUCTIONS 

REEFER MADNESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com 

For press inquiries or interviews, please contact:
Spartan Theatre Box Office
spartantheatre@sfcc.spokane.edu | 509-533-3605