first date
Aaron is a ‘blind date virgin’, while Casey has been on more than her fair share. When the two are set up by a mutual friend, sparks fly – or do they? The night unfolds over the course of this couple’s hilarious first date, and it’s not without its share of surprises in the form of imaginary visits from Aaron’s ex-girlfriend, Casey’s up-tight sister, the pair’s protective parents and even their future son! Google background checks, awkward pauses and bailouts are all there during this unforgettable first encounter between two romantics, who just might be perfect for each other…or not.
Shoebox was proud to present the Queensland Premier performance of First Date.
Book by Austin Winsberg. Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary and Michael Weiner.
“First Date” is presented by permission of ORIGIN Theatrical on behalf of R&H Theatricals www.rnh.com
Cast
Dan Stewart – Aaron
Jess Berwick – Casey
Angela Ponting
Lauren \ Grandma Ida \ Facebook \
Aaron’s Mother \ Girl 2
Harrison Paroz
Gabe \ YouTube\ British Rocker Guy
Matt Collins
Waiter \ Casey’s Father \ Blaze \ Twitter \ Therapist
Elesha Hetherington
Alison Zuckerman \ Google Girl \ Girl 1
Zack Weedon
Reggie \ Aaron’s Future Son \ Instagram
Mike Escober
Edgy Rocker Guy \ Back Up Singer
Katelyn Berry – Backup Singer
Orchestra
Keyboard, Clarinet, Soprano\
Tenor\Baritone Sax – Nerida Eckert
Drumkit\ Percussion – Christina Marangelli
Guitar – Jack Hickey
Bass – Nick Williams
Piano – Wendy Evans
Piano- Morgan Chalmers
Creatives
Producers – Shoebox Theatre Company
Director – Shoebox Theatre Company
Musical Director – Morgan Chalmers
Choreographer – Daniel Erbacher
Vocal Coach – Neil Roche-Kelly
Stage Manager – Mary Quade