The musical comedy was written by Pamela Holm and directed and composed by Jim Fourniadis. Erin Ohanneson of Dark Room Productions is the producer, costumer, and set designer.
Fourniadis says the comedy present was first carried out in San Francisco, California.
“The show is about a woman who is having difficulty navigating online dating. She’s down on her luck, and wants to blame her cat, who is played by someone in a gigantic catsuit.”
The opening traces of the present introduce audiences to the primary characters: “Lucky is a cat, set in his ways. Serenity’s a girl, who longs for better days. Serenity wants love and doesn’t want to wait. Lucky is convinced that she is way too late.”
Audiences can commiserate with the ups and downs of digital dates, swiping proper, and attempting to make real-life connections through Wi-Fi connections. They be a part of her on her good and unhealthy dates and sing alongside to catchy humorous songs all whereas Lucky silently judges her each transfer, in between coughing up hairballs.
Fourniadis says moreover navigating the present relationship panorama, the present additionally focuses on extra ‘pedestrian concerns.’
“The musical shows situations like having to deal with your cat, balancing out the ‘I like my cat, but sometimes the cat can be disgusting’ when you have to clean up the litter box or hairballs and things,” he says. “The main character is trying to get her life together, but she’s constantly reminded of all the things she has to deal with day to day.”
Shaena Poehner stars as Serenity and Enosh Fee as Lucky the Cat.
The present is appropriate for all ages, though grownup eventualities are current, and mature audiences are beneficial. Even in case you contemplate your self ‘a dog person,’ Ohanneson says the present has some laughs ready for you, too.
“I’ve been saying that both types of people will enjoy the show,” she says.
Fourniadis says cat house owners will commiserate with sure conditions, including to the laughs, and sighs. “Even though the cat can be a little bothersome sometimes, it’s still adorable and lovable,” he says.
This present stars Shaena Poehner, Kari Gaines, Brian Powers, Todd Gilbert, Samantha Darlene, Rachel Bishop, George Marzonie, and Enosh Fee as Lucky the Cat.
The program is sponsored by the Greater Flint Arts Council Share Art Genesee Grant Program, made attainable by the Genesee County Arts Education and Cultural Enrichment Millage funds.
Fourniadis and Ohanneson give because of the venue Flint Local 432 for his or her collaborative partnership. “We transform what’s usually an all-ages hall for bands to a live, black box theater,” Fourniadis says.
The duo additionally enjoys seeing generations of former punk rock youngsters who are actually grownups looking for out leisure for his or her young households and making a cease at their former stomping grounds.
Past Dark Room Productions exhibits embrace The Twilight Zone: Live Parody Show, Young Frankenstein, and The Shining: Live.
‘The Lovesick: Cat Allergy Musical’ runs from Sept. 15-17 and Sept. 22-24 with Friday and Saturday exhibits at 7 p.m., and a further Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and available online, or on the door.
