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First Date
book by Austin Winsberg
music by Alan Zachary & Michael Weiner
Performance Dates
February 6 & 13 @ 7:30 pm
February 7, 8, 14 & 15 @ 8:00 pm
February 9 & 16 @ 2:30p
Performance location
ALT Adventure Space
2751 Civic Circle Amarillo, Texas 79109
Box office phone: 806-355-9991
When blind date newbie Aaron is set up with serial-dater Casey, a casual drink at a busy New York restaurant turns into a hilarious high-stakes dinner. As the date unfolds in real time, the couple quickly finds that they are not alone on this unpredictable evening. In a delightful and unexpected twist, Casey and Aaron’s inner critics take on a life of their own when other restaurant patrons transform into supportive best friends, manipulative exes and protective parents, who sing and dance them through ice-breakers, appetizers and potential conversational land mines. Can this couple turn what could be a dating disaster into something special before the check arrives?
ALT assembled an amazing cast which included ShyAnne McDonald as Casey and Joseph Ward as Aaron. The talented ensemble included Nels Bjork, Kallie Huckabay, Abigail Martin, Jonathan Mobley, Harrison Stringer and Kaeclyn Tenorio. This contemporary musical was directed and choreographed by Jason Crespin with Jennifer Akins serving as Music Director. Assisting both directors was Nicholas Shaffer with Sean Pritchard as Production Assistant.
In a dating world often dominated by swiping and snap decisions, it can feel challenging to truly learn who a potential partner is.
First Date brings to life all those hilarious, awkward and real moments that can go on during a blind date.
PRODUCTION FUNDING GENEROUSLY PROVIDED BY
- Reed Beverage
- AAA Electric
- ALT Producers’ Circle
- Missouri Valley Contractors
SPONSORED BY
- Amarillo Heart Institute
- Jeff & René Brain
- Pattilou Dawkins
- Murphy’s Law Firm
- Cheryl Kordes
- Coby & Aimee Pritchard
- Kayla & Dustin Roop
- Dr. Richard & Jimmie Smith
- Chris & Melynda Sturdevant
- Duffy Tidwell