The first of Cue Zero Theatre Company’s two main stage musicals will be the cult-hit Be More Chill. This production will mark the directorial debut for the team of Matt Edlind and Rachel Nathan. In this internet sensation, Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk? Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini. BE MORE CHILL is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. Be More Chill will play the Derry Opera House June 23-25th.
Cast List
- Jeremy Heere – Addie Pates
- Michael Mell – Koda Mehalba*
- The SQUIP – Jonathan Daniel
- Christine Canigula – Josyvins Thelusma*
- Chloe Valentine – Bailey Gleason*
- Brooke Lohst – Miranda Kent*
- Jenna Rolan – Abby White*
- Rich Goranski – Connor Forbes
- Jake Dillinger – Christian Cornelio*
- Mr. Heere (Mr. Reyes u/s) – Eric Roy*
- Mr. Reyes, Scary Stockboy, Featured Ensemble (Swing) – Matt Brides
- Featured Ensemble (Swing) – Heidi Krantz
- Featured Ensemble (Michael Mell u/s) – Rachel Dalphond*
*Denotes Cue Zero On-stage Debut
Production Team
| Director | Matt Edlind |
| Music Director | Rachel Nathan |
| Choreographer/Intimacy Director | Crystal Welch |
| Producer/Production Manager | Dan Pelletier |
| Stage Manager | Monica Derr |
| Assistant Stage Manager | Jessi Cooper |
| Set Designer/Tech Director | Pat Ruane |
| Lighting Designer | Joshua Benham |
| Sound Designer | Joey Martin |
| Costume Designer/Coordinator | Kaz McGraw |
| Marketing Manager | Christina Barry |
| Props/Assistant Stage Manager | Katherine Edel |
New Hampshire Theatre Award
- Outstanding Production – Finalist
- Outstanding Direction – Matt Edlind – Semi-finalist
- Outstanding Music Direction – Rachel Nathan – Semi-finalist
- Outstanding Choreography – Crystal Welch – Semi-finalist
- Outstanding Sound Design – Joey Martin – Finalist
- Outstanding Actor – Addie Pates – Semi-finalist
- Outstanding Actor – Koda Mehalba – Winner
- Outstanding Actress – Josyvins Thelusma – Semi-finalist
ABOUT CUE ZERO THEATRE COMPANY: Cue Zero Theatre Company is dedicated to cultivating and showcasing new works, young directors/designers, and rising actors. Founded in December 2013, the mission of Cue Zero Theatre Company is to support young talented artists on a professional level that need a venue to showcase their work. With our emphasis placed on professionals in the early phases of their careers, all of our projects are focused on growing as artists and as people. Cue Zero sets high standards for all projects; we treat every member of our team with the respect and courtesy due any working professional, and we ask in return that they go above and beyond the normal call of duty to ensure productions are top-notch. We would like to thank all of our members and sponsors for their support, and a special thank you to our benefactor members Cassandra Durand, Lori Pelletier, and Joey Martin, as well as Arts Academy of New Hampshire Public Charter School.For more information about the company and our upcoming productions, please check out CZTheatre.com.