Reefer Madness at MainLine Theatre

Reefer Madness is a satirical musical based on the 1936 propaganda film of the same name. It exacerbates various, seemingly ridiculous, notions of what could happen when clean-cut kids fall prey to a new "deadly" drug menace, marijuana. Presented as a "show within a show", the community is welcomed to witness a dramatic re-enactment of "true" events and left exploited by propaganda's greatest tool: fear. And left wondering, how are these themes still relevant today?
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STARRING
Jonathan Vanderzon as Lecturer
Cathal Rynne as Jimmy
Casey Marie Ecker as Mary Lane
Joel Bernstein as Jack
Caitlin Hawes as Mae
Erin Yardley-Jones as Sally
Joseph Salvatore Vitale as Ralph
Julie d'Entremont as Ensemble
Maya Lewis as Ensemble
Dylan Stanley as Ensemble
Eric Von Arx as Ensemble
Caeleigh McDonald as Ensemble
Gabrielle Daplé as Ensemble
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VENUE
MainLine Theatre
3997 St Laurent Blvd, Montreal, Quebec H2W 1Y4
Accessibility note: The entrance to MainLine has 25 stairs and a right-hand railing.
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DATES
April 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 @ 7:30PM
April 23 @ 4:30PM
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TICKETS
Regular: $36.50 (including taxes & fees)
Student/QDF: $30.50 (including taxes & fees)
On sale now at: https://montrealfringe.online.red61.ca/event/2030:227/
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CREATIVE & PRODUCTION TEAM
Ally Brumer - Producer
Debbie Friedmann - Director & Choreographer
Giancarlo Scalia - Musical Director
Miles Keily-Baxter - Technical Director
Tyson Fraleigh - Production Manager
Emily Tilson - Stage Manager
Christopher Wardell - Lighting, Projection & Special FX Designer
Leo Chupin - Set & Props Designer and Hair & Makeup Designer
Keren Amiga - Costume Designer
Phoenix Bradley - Assistant Stage Manager
Laura Rossiter - Assistant Stage Manager
Noah Century - Assistant Musical Director
Geri Perez - Assistant Scenic Designer
Edith Cardinal - Assistant Choreographer
Meagan Schroeder - Intimacy Director
Charlie Frost Olivares - Assistant Intimacy Director
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BAND
Alexander Luiz Cruz - Guitar
Giancarlo Scalia - Keyboard & Conductor
Jason Ma - Drums
Malika Pharand - Bass
Noah Century - Woodwind (Alto Sax, Flute, Clarinet)
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CONTENT WARNING
The musical addresses themes of substance abuse, sexuality, racism and violence. It contains scenes of simulated drug usage, drug abuse, sexual acts, sexual violence, death, animal cruelty, incestuous remarks and disparaging remarks about religion that some may find offensive.
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EFFECTS WARNING
This production utilizes haze, strobe lighting effects, and black lights.
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Book & Music by Dan Studney. Book & Lyrics by Kevin Murphy. REEFER MADNESS is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com/reefer

Authors

• Dan Studney
• Kevin Murphy