Be More Chill at Firehall Arts Centre

Come see Be More Chill: The Musical at the Firehall Arts Centre this summer!

“More than survive.” That’s all Jeremy Heere wants out of high school. But looking up from the bottom of the social ladder, there’s little hope for the uncool Jeremy. But what if there was an easy way to change all that? Enter the SQUIP, a Japanese nanocomputer in the form of an easy-to-swallow pill. The SQUIP will implant itself in your brain and tell you what to wear, what to say, and how to act to achieve ultimate coolness. Seems like an easy choice, right? But when things with the SQUIP take an unexpected, darker turn, is Jeremy willing to lose his best friend, his crush, his classmates, and the whole world, all in an effort to be more chill? Set to a hot pop-rock score by Joe Iconis, Be More Chill is a hilarious sci-fi tale of high school and one boy’s quest to fit in.

Music and Lyrics by Joe Iconis
Book by Joe Tracz
Based on the Novel by Ned Vizzini

The world premiere production of Be More Chill was commissioned and originally produced by Two River Theater Company in Red Bank, NJ, with John Dias as the Artistic Director and Michael Hurst as Managing Director, Orchestrations and Arrangements by Charlie Rosen. This work was supported by a Theatre Commissioning and Production Initiative grant from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation.

Directed by Simone Nathalia, Music Direction by Taylor McKee, Assistant Music Direction by Toby Verchere, Choreography by Madison Raybould and Simone Nathalia, and featuring an incredible cast of young performers! You won't want to miss it!!

CONTENT WARNING
*Scenes of a sexual nature, strong language and cursing, references to self-harm, drug use, suicide and sex* Recommended for ages 14+ (please use discretion when purchasing tickets for younger viewers)

Poster Design by Jacob Brooks