The Otterbein Theatre Season opens with the popular satirical production “Urinetown, the Musical,” which runs Sept. 25-28 and Oct. 2-4 in the Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall.

In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, “Urinetown” is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny.

While the plot of “Urinetown” brings citizens together for the common good, the production of “Urinetown” brings Otterbein’s Department of Theatre and Dance and Department of Music together to make world-class entertainment.

Tickets cost $30. The box office is open 12-4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and one hour prior to performances. It is located in Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St. Student Rush discounts are available one hour prior to curtain, pending ticket availability. Visit www.otterbein.edu/drama to get tickets online.

NOTE: “Urinetown, the Musical” features satirical humor, strong language, and comedic depictions of oppression, corruption, and environmental disaster. The show also contains mild sexual innuendo and dark comedic themes.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

All performances in the Fritsche Theatre at Cowan Hall, 30 S. Grove St., Westerville.

Thursday, Sept. 25      7:30 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 26           7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 27       7:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 28         2 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 2          7:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 3               7:30 p.m.        

Saturday, Oct. 4          7:30 p.m.

PRODUCTION TEAM 

Directed by Melissa Lusher

Music Direction by Lori Kay Harvey

Choreography by Stella Hiatt Kane

Scenic Design by Isaac Ramsey

Costume Design by Anna Grywalski

Lighting Design by Kyle Krygielski

Sound Design by Sam Nelson

Stage Managed by Catherine Brown

CAST LIST 

Lockstock                                 Josh Jaffe

Little Sally                                Brianna Gutierrez-Diaz

Officer Barrel                          Tres Allison

Caldwell B. Cladwell               Labron Foy

Penelope Pennywise               Maya Cidale

Bobby                                      Dominic Catrone

Hope                                        Kateje Palmer

Hot Blades Harry                    Sam Bryant

Little Becky Two Shoes            Halle Audette

Senator Fipp                            Jaxon Gholston

Mr. McQueen                         Evan Blust

Dr. Billeaux                             Nick Abouzeid

Mrs. Millenium                       Elise Karlstad

Old Man Strong                       Aidan McCracken

Josephine Strong                     Katelyn Miller

Soupy Sue                                Anna Byers

Robby the Stockfish                Aidan Heddle

Tiny Tom                                 Quinn Seevers

Ensemble: Claire Dillon, Gavin Juni, Anderson Law, Jared Morisue-Lesser, Keliah Schertz, Brenna Marie Stewart