BARE
BOOK BY JON HARTMERE & DAMON INTRABARTOLO
MUSIC BY DAMON INTRABARTOLO
LYRICS BY JON HARTMERE
DIRECTED BY SEAN ELIAS^
December 6 - 15, 2019
Baltimore Theatre Project
Bare, the worldwide coming-of-age rock musical phenomenon, and one the most significant pieces of contemporary queer musical theatre, follows a group of high school renegades at a Catholic co-ed boarding school as they wrestle with their sexuality, their religion, and ultimately their identity. With deep honesty, alarming cultural relevance, and a gritty, alt-rock-pop score reminiscent of RENT and Spring Awakening, Bare delivers one of the most powerful and gripping theatrical experiences of this generation — an introspective into the fragility of our "bare" humanity.
CAST
Catelynn Brown* as Ivy, Hana Clarice as Tanya, Brian Dauglash as Lucas, Rebecca Dreyfuss as Claire, Benjamin Eisenhour as Jason, Patrick Gorirossi as Alan, Nikolai Granados as Matt, Jonas David Grey^ as Priest, Danielle Harrow^ as Sister Chantelle, Ariana Hooberman-Piñeiro as Rory, Brett Klock as Peter, Aileen Mitchener as Nadia, Sam Slottow as Diane, and Bailey Walker as Kyra.
PRODUCTION
Music Direction by Charles Johnson. Stage Management provided by River Hansen^ with Assistant Stage Management provided by Sami Boyd. Costume Design by April Forrer^, Set Design by Jericho Stage with Lighting Design by Thomas Gardner^ and Sound Design by Sam Lee^.
CRITICAL ACCLAIM
“Go now and see this production before it closes 12/15! Delightful and decidedly timely in its message… A thought provoking and exquisitely executed production. Utterly lovely to look at and to listen to. Take some friends and set aside some time after to discuss, you might need it..” - B.I.T.R. Sisters
“Definitely an entertaining evening of revelations and in-your-face talent. See BARE and let it remind you that kids like Jason and Peter deserve to be heard.” – MD Theatre Guide
“Iron Crow Theatre’s production of BARE couldn’t be more timely…the heart of this production and the strong character-focused numbers still provide plenty to enjoy.” - DC Metro Theatre Arts
“…a loaded weapon of a show, and often moves briskly from one topic to the other with little downtime…keeps the pace tight and the action mounting…it is so gorgeous and metaphoric, and I just couldn’t look away. The dance numbers are crisp and direct. Set Design by Jericho Stage and Bruce Kapplin is a structural wonderland. - B.I.T.R. Sisters
“There were no weak performances – at all…performed at a professional level.” – MD Theatre Guide
“Iron Crow’s BARE provides audiences with a critical piece of art produced in the history of this movement, as well as material to spark reflection on how best to move forward. A solid choice for those interested in the subject matter or for fans of niche musicals.” - DC Metro Theatre Arts
“Director/Choreographer Sean Elias has done his usual excellent job guiding the company of 14 through the action. The pace quick-stepped through two acts and left no emotion unexplored.” – MD Theatre Guide
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
#1 Show of the Week - MD Theatre Guide
Best Musical - Baltimore Independent Theatre Review Nomination
Named 1 of 16 Shows to See by Baltimore Fishbowl
* Appearing through an agreement between Iron Crow Theatre and Actors' Equity Association, the union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
^ Indicates Iron Crow Theatre Resident Artist.
