Be More Chill
- Full Length Musical, Comedy, Present Day
- 6M, 4F
- ISBN: RNH-10197
The fan-favorite musical Be More Chill is a rocking new sci-fi musical about growing up, high school, and what we will do to get what we want.
Description
- Full Length Musical
- Comedy
- 135 minutes
- Time Period: Present Day
- Target Audience: Teen (Age 14 - 18)
- Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings
- Orchestra Size: Small/Combo
- Performance Group:
- High School/Secondary, College Theatre / Student, Community Theatre, Professional Theatre
- Accolades:
- Nominee! Three Drama Desk Awards including Outstanding Musical (2019)
Nominee! Tony Award for Best Original Score (2019)
Jeremy Heere is just an average teenager. That is, until he finds out about "The Squip" -- a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school. But is being the most popular guy in school worth the risk?
A hit on Broadway and in the West End, Be More Chill is based on the novel by Ned Vizzini.
REVIEWS:
"A high-energy, imaginative, well-crafted world premiere musical!"
The Star-Ledger
"A vibrant, inventive musical that makes the most of every moment!"
BroadwayWorld
"If you have a teen, know a teen or can rent a teen, take them to see a show all about them. It might even start a larger discussion afterward."
TheaterCues.com
"With its easily relatable characters, clever twists and ebullient songs, it engages you from beginning to end. An effervescent, feel-good musical... a go-to choice for high school drama clubs everywhere."
NJAsrts
"Sharp and smart, the musical perfectly balances the tragedy and hilarity of high school!"
Tri City News
"Hip, energetic, vibrant and young!"
The Social Media Chef
Be More Chill premiered on May 30, 2015 at the Two River Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey. The show’s cast recording gained a huge following online, reaching the Top 10 of Billboard's Cast Album chart in July 2017. On August 9, 2018, Be More Chill opened off-Broadway at the Irene Diamond Stage at the Pershing Square Signature Center. On March 10, 2019, Be More Chill opened on Broadway at the Lyceum Theatre, where it played until August 11, 2019. The show made its UK premiere at The Other Place on February 18, 2020. The production later transferred to the West End, resuming performances at the Shaftesbury Theatre on June 30, 2021.
Characters
- Casting: 6M, 4F
- Casting Attributes: Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle), Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle), Expandable casting
- Casting Notes: Be More Chill works best with a cast of diverse misfits who ooze personality and smarts. This isn't a musical for the popular kids, this is a musical for the Other kids. Be brave when choosing the right people for the roles and don't get hung up on traditional "types."
- Chorus Size: No Chorus
CHRISTINE CANIGULA - high school theatre girl, sweetly dorky
MICHAEL MELL - Jeremy's music-obsessed best friend
JAKE DILLINGER - high school awesomeness personified
RICH - five feet five inches of teenage bully
CHLOE - the hottest girl in school, crass and confident
BROOKE - the second hottest girl in school, insecure
JENNA ROLAN - the girl who knows everyone's business
JEREMY'S DAD - never wears pants. (Also: Mr. Reyes, Scary Stockboy)
THE SQUIP - the supercomputer in Jeremy's head
An ensemble may be added as desired.
Available Material
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Perusal Material
Shipped immediately. This is optional.
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Lib-vocal book |
$24.00 |
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Pre-Production Pack
Shipped upon receipt of a signed License Agreement and full payment of all invoices. This is optional.
1 x Libretto / Keyboard 1/Conductor Score |
$75.00 |
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Rehearsal Material
Shipped a minimum of 3 months before the last performance. This must be hired as a condition of the License to produce this show.
12 x Libretto |
$550.00 +$135.00/pm |
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Orchestral Material
Shipped a minimum of 1 month before the last performance. This is optional.
1 Trumpet/Theremin – Trumpet, Theremin, Soprano Recorder |
$150.00 +$75.00/pm |
