Beavercreek Community Theatre . BCT

Long-haired, bell-bottom wearing hippies might seem out of place now, but the musical “Hair: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical” is as relevant today as it was 45 years ago when it debuted and changed the face of Broadway.

The musical’s message of love and peace helps bring people together in a time of turmoil.

Edge of the Creek Productions will present “Hair” during the weekends of September 13 and September 22 at the Beavercreek Community Theatre (BCT). Tickets are available at www.bctheatre.org, or by calling the box office at 429-4737.

Director Doug Lloyd, who directed the show six years ago at The Dayton Playhouse, jumped at the chance to direct it again at BCT.

“Everybody loves the show. I love the show. I remember that time so well because I lived through it. I love the music because it was the music of my youth,” Lloyd said. “I love the message of the show—peace, love, harmony and acceptance of one another.”

Watching the cast bring “Hair” to life is one of the joys of directing, said Lloyd.

“I love to watch it come together—a group of people coming together and becoming a tribe—you just can’t do this show without it changing you,” Lloyd said.

The cast of 22, includes people both familiar and new to the BCT stage:

Aaron Brewer, Fairborn – Steve/Margret Mead

Marcus Bedinger, Trotwood – Hiram/Soloist

Jamal Cann, Miamisburg — Hud

Suzanne Clabaugh, Dayton – Suzannah/Hubert

Kevin Craig, Lebanon – Walter/Monk

Kaleigh-Brooke Dillingham, Beavercreek – Jeannie/Monk

Jordan DuVall, Dayton — Woof

Tyler Haney, Dayton – George Berger

Tierra Isaac, Fairborn — Ronnie

Lynn Kesson, Dayton – Leatta/Blackboys Trio/I Believe Trio

Danielle Kubasky, Beavercreek — Sheila Franklin

Bobby Mitchum, Dayton – Claude Bukowski

Brett Norgaard, Centerville — Paul

Bryan Peak, Dayton – Mark

Hayley Penchoff, Dayton – Chrissy/Air backup

Stephanie Radford, Beavercreek – Dionne/Abe Lincoln/White Boys Trio

Chris Sains, Fairborn — Tuck

Vicki Sanders-Johnson, Beavercreek – Emmaretta/Nun

T.C. Schreier, West Carrolton — Thomas

Crystal Schultz, Beavercreek — Diane

Lindsay Sherman, Dayton – Lindsay/Black Boys Trio/Nun

Amber Todd, Beavercreek, — Mary

Stacy Gear is the choreographer; Lindsay Sherman is the music director; Kathleen Carroll is the costumer; and John Falkenbach is the lighting director.

“Hair” was the first rock musical, and it broke many taboos in theatre, according to Lloyd.

The show contains adult language, sexual innuendo and a very brief nude scene at the end of the first act. Parental discretion is advised.

“Any community might have people who have a problem with it, but our season ticket holders and our supporters are open-minded and supportive, and they will appreciate the show for what it is and its message,” Lloyd said.

Although Lloyd is thrilled with the cast’s progress, “Hair” does present some challenges like creating an authentic wardrobe complete with wigs, perfecting demanding dance numbers and studying the 60s.

“It’s a heavy music and dance show; there’s a lot of dance to learn. Most of the cast is not in the know of the 60s so they are learning about the era and doing a lot of research,” Lloyd said. “The cast is grasping their characters quite well, and have molded themselves into a tribe. I’m very happy with how things are going.”

DMM has 3 pairs of tickets to give away to our readers. Just like this post, comment below on why you should win and fill out the entry form to be eligible for a pair of tickets.  Winner will be announced Wed, Sept 5th.

 

UPDATE:

Our contest in now over and our winners are:

Amy Feltner from Huber Heights

Sunni Russo from Miamisburg
Pavan Mediratta from Bellbrook