Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre
Mainstage Production of
FIRST DATE
Directed by Van Rockwell
Music Directed by James Melberg
Choreography by Marley DeGroodt
Book by Austin Winsberg
Music and Lyrics by Alan Zachary, Michael Weiner
FIRST DATE is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals. www.concordtheatricals.com
(synopsis by Concord Theatrical)
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?
Cast:
| ROLE | CAST |
|---|---|
| Aaron | Zach Walsh |
| Casey | Lindsay Decoste |
| Man #1 (Casey’s Father, Gabe, Edgy Rocker Guy) | Mark Knoblauch |
| Woman #1 (Grandma Ida, Lauren, Facebook, Female with Megaphone #1, Aaron’s Mother) | Lacey Dixon |
| Man #2 (Reggie, Aaron’s Future Son, Instagram, Edgy British Guy) | Nicolas Morrow |
| Woman #2 (Allison, Google Lady, Female with Megaphone #2) | Emmy Robinson |
| Man #3 (Waiter, Blaze, Twitter, Friendly Therapist) | Angel Castaneda |