Bang Bang You're Dead
Performance Dates: January 20 and 21
Synopsis: Bang Bang You’re Dead is a visceral examination of the culture that can breed violence in contemporary society, and a heartbreaking introspection at the aftermath of that violence. Alone in the darkness, teenager Josh is woken by a flashlight and a voice asking, “Why me?” Quickly and to his confusion, four other voices join – these five characters (Michael, Katie, Matt, Jessie, and Emily) are Josh’s victims from his shooting rampage in the school cafeteria that morning. They have returned to him and force him to confront and relive the events that led to that moment: his first hunting experience, heartbreak when Katie “dumped him for Michael,” bullying voices from school, his violent threat on a chalkboard, being expelled from school, and finally being forced to see a psychotherapist. He contemplates suicide, but then chooses to take his aggression, anger, and depression out on others, fatally shooting both of his parents before going to his school. Ultimately, Josh realizes what he has done and its finality, and is left with one final prayer: “Oh, God.”
Cast
Nick Simo
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Josh
Dan Wells
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Michael
Katie Amanda*
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Leonard
Amanda Crawford
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Matilda
Karin Bergquist*
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Jessie
Katie Korbas*
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Emily
Beth Crowe
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Actor One
Sydnee Davis*
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Actor Two
Chelsea Riley
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Actor Three
Diana Martinez*
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Actor Four
Katie Sleszynski
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Actor Five
Derek Ewing*
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Understudy for Josh
Brandon Herr*
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Understudy for Michael
Sam Harris
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Understudy for Emily
Juan Carrera
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Understudy for Actor One
Ashley Morzfeld
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Understudy for Actor Two
Jessica London
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Understudy for Actor Three
Jill Wrobel
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Understudy for Actor Five
Crew
Jason Johnson*
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Director
Lauren Petrovic*
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Stage Manager
Mr. J.D. Fountain III
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Producer
Travis DuFour
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Assistant Construction Head
Adam Boesch
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Spotlight Operator
Jennifer Anderson*
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Lighting Crew
Garrison Lynam
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Lighting Crew
Mr. Nello Cristiano
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Sound Crew
Mr. Tim Hess
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Sound Crew
Amanda Leonard*
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Costume Crew
Lisa Mowry
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Construction Crew
Megan Wilson
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Construction Crew