Dogfight: The Musical

Music & Lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, Book by Peter Duchan

November 28-30 | Harbourfront Centre Theatre

Directed by Isabella Cesari, Music Direction by Hillary Chu, Choreography by Emily Sugianto, Stage Management by Caitlyn Grant

Assistant Choreography by Ayokunmi Oladesu, Costume Design by Xurui Wang, Lighting Design by Niall Durcan,

Sound Design by Maia Wells, Intimacy Direction by Corey Tazmania, Fight Direction by Michelle Lewis

Sound Engineering by Casey Belland, Makeup & Hair Design by Kara Ruiz Austria,

Assistant Stage Management by Clark Steeves & Nicole Hayward, Wardrobe Assistance by Abigail Lewis

Cast:

Eddie Birdlace: Nick Cikoja

Rose Fenny: Jay Roomes

Bernstein: Sam Pike

Boland: Tobi Omooba

Marcy: Madi Morelli

Stevens & Fight Captain: Talfryn Quiring

Fector: Quaid Lale

Gibbs: Kyle Yu

Ruth/Ensemble: Cassandra Yip

Suzette/Ensemble: Ayanna Seymour

Mama/Ensemble: Neera Sundaralingam

Pete/Lounge Singer/Ensemble: Kennedy McCarthy

Chippy/Ensemble & Dance Captain: Avril Brigden

Waiter/Ensemble: Rares Radulescu

Peggy/Ensemble: Elizabeth Parker Rodenburg

Date/Ensemble: Ava Wagner

Show Synopsis:

Thaumatrope Theatre is proud to present Dogfight: The Musical, a poignant and challenging exploration of cruelty, empathy, and human connection. In November 1963, a group of young American marines prepare for a party on the eve of their departure for Vietnam. The party in question is a “dogfight,” a competition between the men to bring the ugliest date and win a cash prize. Eddie Birdlace invites Rose, an idealistic aspiring musician unaware of the true nature of the event, and their evening together changes both of their perspectives on life.

This production was described as "thought-provoking," "ambitious," and "emotionally stirring." See more press quotes here!

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