Boston Conservatory at Berklee musical theater senior Melissa Aliotta directs Dinner for the End of the World by Chris Connors. This dark SNL-like comedy stars a group of friends getting together for what they thought was just a normal dinner. Instead, heartbreak, affairs, divorce, drama, annoying neighbors, hazmat suits, chemical warfare, and frat boys ensue.
Program Information
Welcome Note
Welcome, all! On behalf of the Boston Conservatory at Berklee student directors, we'd like to thank you for joining us this evening. Directing these shows has been an amazing learning experience for all of us, and we truly couldn't do this without your support. We would like to thank the Conservatory for giving us this platform to present work outside of the musical theater repertoire that is unique to each of our individual backgrounds. Please enjoy!
Director's Note
Thank you for coming to the premiere of the revised script of Dinner for the End of the World. I challenge the audience to escape into this sitcom-like dark comedy and lose yourself for a night in the humor and human experience. Everyone can relate to this show, and it has been an honor to build this wacky world with my cast and crew. Sit back, relax, and laugh a lot.
—Melissa Aliotta
Cast
Gerry – Jack Parotta
Margie – Meghan Carey
Jamie – Dashawn McClinton
Harold – Dargan Cole
Mikey – Wyatt Anton
Karol – Anneke Angstadt
Leonard – Brendan Sheehan
Brad – Brevan Collins
Lacey – Abbie Smith
Off stage voices – Brendan Sheeha
Production Credits
CREATIVE TEAM:
Director – Melissa Aliotta
Assistant Director – Rachel Robinson
Stage Manager – Xinyi Su
Lighting Designer – Meghan Hoey
PRODUCTION STAFF:
Directing Advisor – Chris Webb
Zach Box Technical Director – Audrey Kimball
Props Manager – Larry Dembski
STUDENT PRODUCTION STAFF:
Sound – Rachel Robinson
Lighting – Xinyi Su
CONCERT SERVICES STAFF:
Senior Manager of Concert Services – Luis Herrera
Concert Production Coordinator – Matthew Carey
Concert Production Manager – Kendall Floyd
Manager of Performance Technology – Wes Fowler
Performance Technology Technicians – Sara Pagiaro, Goran Daskalov
Special Thanks
I would love to thank my assistant director, Rachel Robinson; my stage manager, Xinyi Su; my entire incredible cast; all of the senior directors; Chris Webb; Chris Connors, the playwright, for being in communication with me and giving me the chance to share my ideas; my parents; my roommates; and Kenneth Uminski, for believing in me and supporting me every step of the way. This all wouldn't have been possible without you.
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