Girlfriend
by Todd Almond, music and lyrics by Matthew Sweet
Drama League, DirectorFest 2022, ART/NY
In small-town Nebraska during the summer of 1993, two guys are moving on from high school towards… whatever comes next. Baseball star Mike is college-bound; Will is less sure of his next step. As they find themselves drawn to each other, the exhilaration and confusion of first love begins a journey that may change them both in unexpected ways. Brimming with iconic rock songs from Matthew Sweet, including “I’ve Been Waiting,” “Sick of Myself,” and “Divine Intervention,” director Sivan Battat invigorates this timeless musical story of young love by expanding ideas of queer identity that speak to today.
*due to some unfortunate Covid timing, we presented Girlfriend in a stripped down, concert staging. we still rocked it out 🤘🏽
Sushma Saha as Will, Alyssa Cassese as Mike
Directed by Sivan Rose Battat
Music Direction by Elijah Caldwell
Choreography by Asher Firestone
Scenic Design by Emona Stoykova
Costume Design by Christopher Vergara
Sound Design by Kimberly O'Loughlin
Lighting Design by Molly Tiede-Schroer and Bentley Heydt
Stage Manager Cassie Cushing
Production Manager Courteney Leggett
Technical Director Mike Mroch
Props Coordinator Daniel Brothers
Master Electrician/Programmer Jack Bebinger
Photos by @catalinmedia