“Alien8” will be performed by The Playhouse Youth Company at Bucks County Playhouse beginning at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 through Saturday, Aug. 6.
Written by Kate Brennan and David Lee White, directed and choreographed by Kara Jönsson, with musical direction by Kyle Duke, “Alien8” is a new contemporary musical written in the style of “Dear Evan Hansen,” “Be More Chill,” and “Heathers.”
It tells the story of a wounded town reckoning with its shame and finding connection through forgiveness. It features a contemporary score performed by the Youth Company Orchestra.
“We’re honored that the Playhouse Youth Company gets to perform the regional premiere of ‘Alien8,’” said Michaela Murphy, Bucks County Playhouse director of education.
Youth Company production of “Alien8” features a cast consisting of 17 local performers ages 13 to 18 who are selected by audition for this conservatory-style training program.
The cast includes: Mia Alicea (Farrell Elementary/Benjamin Rush Arts Academy), Helena Badiali (Tohickon Middle School), Kailey Bredeson (Delaware Valley Regional High School), Jessica Daley (Pennsbury High School), Atticus Fiorito (Delaware Valley Regional High School), Sofia Garcia (Lawrence High School), Maggie Gronenthal (Lawrence High School), Jessica Holliday (North Hunterdon High School), Izzy Hoskins (Newtown Middle School), Liam Quinn Jackson (North Penn High School), Riley Malone (Central Bucks West High School), Athena Matthes (Pennwood Middle School), Makayla McClintic (Central Bucks West High School), Maya Micsion (Council Rock North High School), Michael Murphy (Holland Middle School), Bridget Parker (New Hope-Solebury High School) and Jacob Rabinowitz (Pennsbury High School).
Kirk Bookman is visual design consultant, the costume designer is Michaela Murphy, Ryan Walsh is sound designer and Mackenzie Seewagen is production stage manager.
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