First Date (2018)

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 Premiere performance of First Date.

Book by Austin Winsberg
Music & 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


Performance Dates

15-17th February 2018
USQ Arts Theatre

DAN STEWART Aaron
JESS BERWICK Casey
LAUREN / GRANDMA IDA / FACEBOOK /
AARON’S MOTHER / GIRL 2

Angela Ponting
GABE / YOUTUBE / BRITISH ROCKER GUY
Harrison Paroz

WAITER / CASEY’S FATHER / BLAZE / TWITTER / THERAPIST
Matt Collins
ALISON ZUCKERMAN / GOOGLE GIRL / GIRL 1
Elesha Hetherington

REGGIE / AARON’S FUTURE SON / INSTAGRAM
Zack Weedon
EDGY ROCKER GUY / BACK UP SINGER
Mike Escober
BACKUP SINGER Katelyn Berry

KEYBOARD, CLARINET, SOPRANO/ TENOR/BARITONE SAX Nerida Eckert

DRUMKIT/PERCUSSION
Christina Marangelli
GUITAR Jack Hickey

BASS Nick Williams
PIANO Wendy Evans & Morgan Chalmers

PRODUCERS Shoebox Theatre Company
DIRECTOR Shoebox Theatre Company
SET, PROPS & COSTUMES Shoebox Theatre Company

MUSICAL DIRECTOR Morgan Chalmers
CHOREOGRAPHER Daniel Erbacher

VOCAL COACH Neil Roche-Kelly
STAGE MANAGER Mary Quade

First Date Program