First Date

First Date

February 10, 2023 — February 19, 2023

Parish Theatre

Digital Program
  • Synopsis
  • Cast & Crew
  • Production Team
  • Show Dates & Info

MUSICAL

When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious, high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real time, the couple quickly finds that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening. In a delightful and unexpected twist, Casey and Aaron’s inner critics take on a life of their own when other restaurant patrons transform into supportive best friends, manipulative exes and protective parents, who sing and dance them through icebreakers, appetizers and potential conversational land mines. Can this couple turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the check arrives?

“A winning crowd-pleaser delivered with comic verve and charm.” -The Hollywood Reporter

“This is one first date you don’t want to end! Fun and very funny by a pair of boffo lead performances that make a perfect match in Broadway’s newest musical.” -NY1

Rating: Mature – Contains Adult Content & Language

CAST

Aaron – Jordan Bruner
Casey – Nadya Beyar*
Waiter – Todd Spratt
Lauren – Chloe Mae Page
Allison – Joey Rankin*
Aaron’s Mother – Shannon Canuelle
Gabe – Vincent Giannecchini
Reggie/British Artist – Danny Maura
Blaze/Stoner Guy – August Ryan Gallagher
Aaron Understudy – Brendan McMullin*+
Casey Understudy – Sarah Aiello+

*Civic Debut
+Will perform Saturday, February 18, 2023

CREW

  • Light Board Operator – Kaia Jordan
  • A1 Operator – McKenna Burlingham
  • A2 Operator – Ian Myner*
  • A2 Operator Sub – Lucia Myner
  • Playback Operator – Laura VanOrman
  • Food Stylist – Val Glasscock
  • Follow Spot Operators
    RJ Soule
    Phillip VanOrman
    Lisa Newman
    Emma Fergusson
    Alan Moerdyk
    Ashley Beach*
  • Wig Technician – Ian Whistler

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

  • Delaney McKenzie – use of leaf blower
  • August Ryan Gallagher – use of guitar
  • Lori Hatfield – use of percussion instruments
  • Todd Spratt – use of juggling pins, guitar
  • Laura Zervic – use of Bluetooth earpiece

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*Denotes Civic Debut

Director – Laura M. Zervic
Music Director – Lori Hatfield
Scenic Designer – David Kyhn
Costume Designer – Ian Whistler
Lighting Designer – George Townsend
Sound Designer – Jacob Myny
Technical Director – Phillip A. Miller
Properties Master – Stacy Bartell
Stage Manager – Jan Watson
Assistant Stage Managers – Jaycee Myner
Rehearsal Assistant Stage Managers – Mike Artis, Stacey Jaeger
Production Stage Manager – Stacey Jaeger
Scenic Carpenters – Ryan Burke, Christopher Lewis, Jacob Miller
Charge Painter – David Kyhn
Scenic Artists – Justin Muse, Angela Mammel
Audio Engineer – Owen True
Properties Artisan – Ian Whistler
Photographer/Videographer – Katherine Mumma
Director of Volunteers – Mike Artis
Executive Director – Laura M. Zervic

Friday, February 10, 2023 at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 11, 2023 at 7:30pm
Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 2:00pm
Friday, February 17, 2023 at 7:30pm
Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 7:30pm – ASL Interpretation & Audio Description Available | Understudy Performance
Sunday, February 19, 2023 at 2:00pm