Denny and the Dreamers Sing Their Hearts Out at MDT!
Aug 4 - Aug 26
Created by Roger Bean
Meet Denny and the Dreamers, a fledgling doo-wop singing group preparing to enter the Big Whopper Radio contest to realize their dreams of making it to the big time! Trouble comes in the form of Lois, who arrives to put some polish on the boys. Denny falls in love, Wally falls in line, Eugene falls apart, and along comes handsome heartthrob Duke to send the whole situation spinning. The '60s hits say it all: “Fools Fall in Love,” “Tears on my Pillow,” “Runaround Sue,” “Earth Angel,” “Stay,” “Unchained Melody,” “Lonely Teardrops,” and “The Glory of Love.” Winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Best Musical Award, Sh-Boom! Life Could Be a Dream will leave you laughing, singing, and cheering— let’s hear it for the boys!
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A Note from the Director...
“ Sh-Boom! Life Could Be A Dream was written and created by Roger Bean, most well-known for The Marvelous Wonderettes and its many subsequent variations. Sh-Boom! premiered at The Hudson Theatre in Hollywood, California in 2009 and it was clear that Mr. Bean knew how to construct a jukebox musical as sweet as cotton candy!
Meet Denny and the Dreamers, a doo-wop singing group preparing to enter the Big Whopper Radio contest to realize their dreams of making it to the big time! Trouble comes in the form of Lois, who arrives to put some polish on the boys. Denny falls in love, Wally falls in line, Eugene falls apart, and along comes heartthrob Duke to send the whole situation spinning.
The '60s hits say it all: “Fools Fall in Love,” “Tears on My Pillow,” “Runaround Sue,” “Earth Angel,” “Stay,” “Unchained Melody,” “Lonely Teardrops,” and “The Glory of Love.”
And though I missed out on the 60’s myself, I know something about conjuring up dreams and aspirations from your parent’s basement. Enjoy this charming story and even more so charming cast! SH-BOOM! “
Who's Who in the Cast...
Trent Mosty (Denny Varney)
TJ Bird (Eugene Johnson/Lights/Sound)
TJ Bird (Eugene Johnson/Lights/Sound)
Trent is a senior Musical Theatre Major at the University of Central Oklahoma. He is a proud Dallas native and is ecstatic about his debut at MDT! Some credits include: Eddie in Very Good Eddie; Gabe in Next to Normal; Mendel in Falsettos. He hopes you all enjoy the show!
TJ Bird (Eugene Johnson/Lights/Sound)
TJ Bird (Eugene Johnson/Lights/Sound)
TJ Bird (Eugene Johnson/Lights/Sound)
TJ is from Decatur, IN, and graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor’s in Voice Performance. They have toured with Missoula Children’s Theatre, performed six seasons with the Round Barn Theatre at the former Amish Acres, and has covered many different staff and technical positions throughout their career. Favorite credits include: Nicely-Nicely Johnson in Guys and Dolls, Jaxson in Steeple People, Jesus in Godspell, Pap/King in Big River, Mr. Bumble in Oliver! and Willard Hewitt in Footloose!
Love and hugs to everyone who supports their dreams.
Thank you for supporting live theatre!
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Brett Fredrickson (Wally Patton)
TJ Bird (Eugene Johnson/Lights/Sound)
Brett Fredrickson (Wally Patton)
Brett is an actor, singer, dancer from Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. He has recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earning a BFA in musical theatre and a BA in dance. Brett is very excited about joining the Myers Dinner Theatre team and would like to thank his close friends and family for their continuous support.
Cooper Fitch (Duke Henderson)
Love Ruddell (Lois Franklin/Mrs. Varney)
Brett Fredrickson (Wally Patton)
Cooper is thrilled to be back on the MDT stage after just being seen as Danny Zuko in this summer’s production of Grease! A Kentucky native, Cooper studied Opera Performance at the University of Kentucky before moving to New York City. Previous Credits: Dancer (Waiting in the Wings: The Musical) at the Theatre at St. Clements Off-Broadway, Robert (Drowsy Chaperone) at LMST, Houdini (Ragtime) and Bobby (Cabaret) at the University of Kentucky. Many thanks to Mom, Dad, Zach, and Rachel!
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Love Ruddell (Lois Franklin/Mrs. Varney)
Love Ruddell (Lois Franklin/Mrs. Varney)
Love Ruddell (Lois Franklin/Mrs. Varney)
Love Ruddell is excited to return to Myers in ShBoom! They were most recently seen in Grease (Rizzo) and Twain’s Tale of Tom and Huck (Becky) here at MDT. Love has a BFA in Musical Theatre from Millikin University. Other credits include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Narrator), A Chorus Line (Val), and Noises Off (Brooke). Love would like to thank the entire cast/team for a wonderful experience and their amazing partner Matthew for their continuous love and support.
Enjoy the show! @loveruddellofficial
Brett Mutter (Director/Choreographer)
Love Ruddell (Lois Franklin/Mrs. Varney)
Love Ruddell (Lois Franklin/Mrs. Varney)
Brett Mutter grew up in Dayton, OH, and studied Musical Theatre at BGSU in No
northwest Ohio! Brett has spent the last 10 years working as an actor all across the country and is absolutely ecstatic to be making his professional Director/Choreographer debut here at MDT! Now based in Indianapolis, IN, with his partner and pup, you've maybe caught Brett in a show at Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre over the years.
All his love to his biggest fans: Mom, Dad, Lindsey, Peggy, & Joey!
John Phillips (Music Director)
John Phillips (Music Director)
John Phillips (Music Director)
John has been performing since the age of 5 when he sang his first solo at his kindergarten graduation. He has been a part of the Indianapolis theatre scene since 1980 and has worked at most of the theaters in town. John is an 18-time Encore Award Winner and was named “Best Actor In A Musical” by the Indianapolis Star for his portrayal of Ko-Ko in The Mikado at the Edyvean. He is thrilled to have appeared in the World Premiere of Hairspray in concert with the Indianapolis & Baltimore Symphony Orchestras, starring Tony Award Winner, Beth Leavel, Mickey Dolenz of “The Monkees”, & John Waters, the author of Hairspray.
Jessica Alltop (PSM)
John Phillips (Music Director)
John Phillips (Music Director)
Jessica is from Terre Haute, IN where she lives with her husband, Ethan, and their three cats, Coretta, Beanie Baker, and Refried. Jessica has worked on shows out at Myers Dinner Theatre since 2012. When she isn't working in theatre, she enjoys working with her house plant collection and watching cooking shows with Ethan. She would like to thank Ethan, her family, and her friends for supporting her dream of pursuing a career in theatre.