Band Geeks at Near West Theatre

In the tradition of "Glee" and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, comes Band Geeks, a celebration of the tribulations of the millions who have spent football halftimes pounding out Sousa-like renditions of "Maria." Whether you were in the band, on the team or in the stands, you'll recognize the woes and revel in the fun of Band Geeks.With just nine members and dwindling funds, the Cuyahoga High Marching Beavers are close to extinction. When a troubled athlete is relegated to their ranks, Elliott, the tuba-playing band captain and Laura, his best friend, must find a way to unite the band, embrace their inner geek and save the Marching Beavers.Director: Olivia DeAngelis. Music Director: Nancy O'ConnorChoreographer: Hannah Komar. Book by Tommy New & Gordon Greenberg. Music and Lyrics by Gaby Alter, Mark Allen and Tommy Allen. Based on a concept by Tommy Newman. Originally produced for Goodspeed Musicals by Michael P. Price, Executive Director.

Authors

• Amy Petersen
• Andy Eninger
• Becky Eldridge