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The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals
SHOW DATES
-Friday, June 13, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m. Opening Night
-Saturday, June 14, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m.
-Sunday, June 15, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. Matinee
-Thursday, June 19, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m. Pay-What-You-Can Night
-Friday, June 20, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m.
-Saturday, June 21, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m.
-Thursday, June 26, 2025 @8:00 p.m. Scent-Free Night
-Friday, June 27, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m.
-Saturday, June 28, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m. Closing Night ​
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PERFORMANCES AT
The KordaZone Theatre, 2520 Seminole Street, Windsor, Ontario
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TICKETS
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$30.00 General Admission
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$25 Student and Senior
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INQUIRIES?
Email kordazone@gmail.com. ​
Creative Team
Written by Nick and Matt Lang
Music & Lyrics by Jeff Blim
Originally Produced by Starkid Productions
Director Jeremy Burke
Music Director Matt Vriesen
Choreographer Julia Pastorius
Producers Natalie Vriesen and Eric Tulp
Lighting Designer Eric Tulp
Stage Manager and Lighting Operator Alex Hagen
Sound Operator Noah Ball
Backstage Crew Narvin Fazlaliserkani
Website Christopher Lawrence Menard
Media Relations and Promotions Support Abbey Lee Hallett​​
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The Band
Sam Bourque Keys
Aaron Gasparini Guitar / Synth
Graham Dolsen Bass
Taylor Unis Drums
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Synopsis
Everything in Hatchetfield seemed normal until people began singing... Then, they began dancing... And now, a musical pandemic is sweeping the entire city. It’s up to Paul (an average guy who doesn’t like musicals) and his friends to stop this musical apocalypse and fight for humanity’s future. THE GUY WHO DIDN’T LIKE MUSICALS is a horrifying comedy musical that premiered in Los Angeles and was created by the folks behind A Very Potter Musical and Holy Musical, B@man! The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals was selected as part of Korda’s first-ever public call for production proposals, and will be directed by Jeremy Burke, who helmed 2023’s Romeo & Juliet and 2024’s The Trench.
This production is presented through special arrangement with StarKid Productions, LLC. www.teamstarkid.com.
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“The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals is hilarious, horrifying in its underlying message... more than just a loving mockery of musical theatre. It can be heartbreaking at times.” - The Lafayette
“It’s also some of the best satire of musical theater as a genre to ever exist.” – The Scarlet Letter
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Director's Note
This is my offering to the Korda comedy musical cannon. Genre play-ups and character comedy, meta-humor and camp; all the things that Korda has been known to embrace over the years. This is our take. Fueled by love for movies like Office Space, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Shaun of the Dead, and by extremely conflicted feelings on music theatre and the*tre k*ds, this is our self-aware amalgam. Look, there's nothing inherently WRONG with musicals, but Glee never did them any favours. I've been on both sides of the battle, and I have respect for musical fans because they are not winning it and they know that.
I'm not going to sit here and try to tell you that The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals is some extremely layered think piece on what makes us individual, its mostly silly and strange, but there is something to be said about its take on the classic hive mind narrative. To succumb is to conform, but Paul (our titular "Guy") has been conforming every day of his life until now. He can only be fueled to stand up for something, to realize there are reasons to fight, and reasons to be him instead of anyone else, by a pure discomfort for musical theatre. The most powerful source of power in the world. A huge thank you to the cast for oozing their personalities and individual sense of humour all over this piece and thank you to Julia and Matt for infecting ME with their care and love for each moment of the show.
Don't conform. Like things that are cringe (or don't), tell people that you care about how you feel. Just CARE about SOMETHING, and show me those god-dang jazz hands!​​​
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The Cast​​​
Brett Hallick as Paul
Musicals stink… they’re loud, boisterous, over the top in so many ways. Songs drag out much longer than they have to. Reprises… my god, reprises. Why do we have to cycle back to those things over and over again!!! With that being said, you may recognize Brett from shows such as Urinetown, The Drowsy Chaperone, Psycho Beach Party, and Something Rotten! Even if you hate musicals, at least stay for the entirety of Act One and consider staying for the second. Brett is honoured to be sharing the stage with such wonderful and talented performers. Thank you to the cast and crew for making this show a barrel of fun. Laugh lots and enjoy the show!
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Jenna Fisch as Emma
Jenna Fisch is ecstatic to be playing Emma in The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals. She recently graduated from St. Clair College’s Music Theatre Performance program. Jenna was last seen at Korda as Liltih in She Kills Monsters in 2023. You may have most recently seen her as Rumpelteazer in CATS at the Chrysler Theatre. Jenna can’t wait to step back onto the stage at Korda!
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Nicole Clark as Charlotte
Nicole Clark was once a closeted theatre kid with stage fright but after much time and practice she smashed out of that shell and now enjoys making a fool of herself on stage most weekends. You may have seen Nicole in a handful of productions right here at the KordaZone Theatre including: Three Musketeers (2024), The Rocky Horror Show (2023), Romeo & Juliet (2023), Clue (2022), etc. etc. As a big fan of StarKid Productions, Nicole is thrilled to be performing as Charlotte and hopes that you’ll forgive her if she beefs her high note. It’s really high.
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David Sivak as Sam / General McNamaraPUT YOUR HANDS UP!! Now shake 'em – *REAL* slow like. You're mandated to keep that up for the next few hours, yes even at intermission. David is always happy to revisit the KordaZone Theatre stage, most recently as Officer Lockstock Urinetown, The Creature Frankenstein, The Minstrel Something Rotten!, and in a handful of shows with Windsor Improv Theatre. It’s been a special privilege to get to work with such a hilarious, talented team, and David wants to thank Jeremy, Matt & Julia for their faith and wonderful direction. When not playing roles that require him to be in uniform, David typically works in schools, camps, and various local art projects. He hopes that you get lost in this crazy, ridiculous world and have even half as much fun as the cast are having performing!
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Tim Maitland as Ted
Tim is very excited to be playing Ted in TGWDLM. Despite his prospects as a career politician, he has decided to return to the stage one last time. Check out his instagram @lord0fbees
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Alex Trinier as Billie
Hello! Alex is excited to make her biennial KordaZone performance as Billie in The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals. She has been privileged to grace the Korda stage(s) in several shows, most recently as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet. It has been a joy creating this show. The talent and comedy of this cast is unparalleled, which she’s sure you'll be able to see momentarily. She’d like to thank Matt and Julia for their patience and skill, and Jeremy for their trust and passion. And she’d like to thank you, reader, for your patronage. Please continue supporting live performance, it's what keeps us present and connected. She loves you.
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Cavelle Doucet-Lefebvre as Professor Hidgens / Mr. Davidson
Cavelle has been performing at the KordaZone Theatre for nearly a decade. While they have enjoyed being a part of the Korda team, Cavelle does have something to admit. They have never, and will never, like musicals. Despite appearing in The Rocky Horror Show (2023; Phantom), The Drowsy Chaperone (2024; Underling), Spring Awakening (2022; Otto), and having music directed Panto: The Panto: Into the Pantoverse (2023), and Hansel Und Gretel: Behind The Gingerbread (2024), Cavelle has always preferred parts in straight plays, like Romeo & Juliet (2023; Greg). With that being said, Cavelle did still begrudgingly accept the roles of Mr. Davidson and Professor Hidgeons, in spite of their distaste for musicals… Crash, Bam, Stab, Scream, Shloorp, Ick, Bleh, Cough … … …
CAVELLE IS EXTREMELY EXCITED TO BE INCLUDED IN THIS AMAZING PRODUCTION OF THE GUY WHO DIDN’T LIKE MUSICALS!!! WE WOULD LIKE TO THANK JEREMY, JULIA, MATT, ERIC, AND NAT AS WELL AS THE REST OF THE HIVE MIND - OH I MEAN CAST AND CREW. WE HOPE YOU ENJOY THE SHOW JUST AS MUCH AS WE ENJOY EVERY MUSICAL OUT THERE :D​
Aria Talbot-Benvenuto as Alice / Ensemble
Did ya hear the word? This is Aria Talbot-Benvenuto’s second show with Korda and she cannot be more proud of it! She’s in grade 11 at Walkerville and the arts have truly Tied Up Her Heart. Aria cannot be more excited to bring this show to life, it’s Inevitable that you’ll love it because this cast and crew is incredible. Now sit back, try to relax, and get ready for your apotheosis!
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Sydney White as Greenpeace Canvasser / Zoey / Ensemble
Like every actor writing their bio, Sydney is thrilled and/or excited to be taking the Korda stage once again. She was last seen as Dawn in WLMT's Waitress and is most frequently seen at the local cinema on Tuesday afternoons. Outside of performing, she enjoys sleeping, eating, and breathing, among other human activities. Sydney would like you to know that this bio was written while watching High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
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Natalie Vriesen as Melissa / Coffee Jerk / Ensemble
Natalie is so grateful for the opportunity to both perform in and produce (first time!) TGWDLM at Korda. Unlike Paul, being trapped outside of a musical is her own personal hell. When she’s not making herself busy at the theatre, she dabbles in her actual career, responsibilities, and various other interests she’s sure she must have. Past Korda performances include: The Three Musketeers (Constance), Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show (Janet), The Best Man (Monica), Something Rotten! (Ensemble), Spring Awakening (Dancer/Ensemble), and Mamma Mia! (Ensemble).
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The Creative Team Bios​​​
Jeremy Burke Director
Jeremy Burke is a director, actor, scenic designer, and all-around friend to art. They studied Drama and Visual Arts at the University of Windsor. Jeremy is happy to be directing at the KordaZone Theatre again after their last two, much less upbeat, directorial ventures with Korda: The Trench (2024) and Romeo & Juliet (2023). You may also recognize Jeremy from Korda roles such as: Frank'N'Furter (The Rocky Horror Show), Shakespeare (Something Rotten!), and Moritz (Spring Awakening), or not so Korda roles like Ken in Red or Hamlet in Hamlet for which they received a WODL best actor award. Jeremy wants to take a moment to thank this wonderful cast, Matt, Julia, and Alex for all their work.​
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Matthew Vriesen Music Director
Matt's hands are jazzed to be music directing TGWDLM alongside this exceptionally talented cast and creative team! He loves gardening, complicated harmonies, and hangin' with his P.E.I.Ps*. Past Korda involvement includes: Mamma Mia (Sky), Spring Awakening (Hanschen), Something Rotten! (MD), Flutter (Viceroy), The Best Man (Kipp Cope), and Richard O’Brien's The Rocky Horror Show (Brad, MD).
*Subject to change based on mood, weather, and supernatural phenomena
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Julia Pastorius Choreographer
Julia is a mover, shaker, and an onstage faker. For the last 18 years, Julia has floated around as cast, crew, and creative team for many local theatre companies. Having only choreographed 2 shows prior (Bloomsbury Productions’ Junie B Jones, The Musical and Curious George and The Golden Meatball), Julia was ecstatic when presented with this opportunity! Julia draws from her circus and movement background, and is inspired by visionaries such as David Lynch, Willi Ninja, and Bob Fosse. Julia describes the choreography for this show as a moving collage of beloved musicals and media “that have shaped my art; a pastiche, if you will”. Julia wants to thank this amazing cast for their patience and resilience, and J for the endless support and love .
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Show Sponsors & Supporters
GENEROUS SUPPORT FOR KORDA ARTISTIC PRODUCTIONS PROVIDED BY
DENISE AND PETER HRASTOVEC
Special Thanks To...
The KordaBoarda, Dan MacDonald, Kristen Siapas, Denise and Peter Hrastovec, Windsor Improv Theatre, Camp Coffee, StarKid's Will Branner, Dylan Charette.
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