Now Playing
URINETOWN: The Musical
SHOW DATES
-Friday, February 7, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m. Opening Night
-Saturday, February 8, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m.
-Sunday, February 9, 2025 @ 2:00 p.m. Matinee
-Thursday, February 13, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m. Pay-What-You-Can performance
-Friday, February 14, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m.
-Saturday, February 15, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m.
-Thursday, February 20, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m. Scent-Free performance.
-Friday, February 21, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m.
-Saturday, February 22, 2025 @ 8:00 p.m. Closing Night.
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PERFORMANCES AT
The KordaZone Theatre. 2520 Seminole Street. Windsor, Ontario.
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TICKETS
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$30.00 General Admission.
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Purchase in advance at ShowPass.
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Call 226-674-1002.
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Purchase at the door; cash and debit only.
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INQUIRIES?
Email kordazone@gmail.com. ​
Creative Team
Book by Greg Kotsis
Music by Mark Hollmann
Lyrics by Hollmann and Kotsis
Director Tracey B. Atin
Music Director Sam Bourque
Choreographer Hope Forman
Poster Art, Website and Promotions by Christopher Lawrence Menard
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Synopsis
A side-splitting sendup of greed, love, revolution (and musicals!), in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. Winner of three Tony Awards, including Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score, three Outer Critics Circle Awards, two Lucille Lortel Awards, and two Obie Awards, URINETOWN is a hilarious musical satire of the legal system, capitalism, social irresponsibility, populism, environmental collapse, privatization of natural resources, bureaucracy, municipal politics, and musical theatre itself! In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he has had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Hilariously funny and touchingly honest, Urinetown provides a fresh perspective on one of America’s greatest art forms. The production is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International, 423 West 55th Street, Second Floor, New York, NY 10019. www.MTIShows.com.
“What kind of musical is this? A fresh, unique, original, impudent, colorful, exciting, irreverent, surprising and wonderful musical, that’s all!” – The New York Observer
“Who would have thought that a 1999 Fringe Festival curiosity about ecological disaster, overpopulation and the right to pee would even make it to Broadway, let alone receive ten Tony nominations?... Kotis and Hollmann [have] proven that originality and irreverence can thrive on the Great White Way.” – Time Out New York
“Of course, you’re not supposed to like that title – that’s part of the big, good-natured, and remarkably successful joke that is Urinetown. A terrifically spirited sendup of musicals and their conventions.” – The New Yorker
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Director's Note
Ughh. It's terrible that the themes of URINETOWN, a play that I fell in love with over 20 years ago, are perhaps even more relevant today. I fell head over heels for the fantastic music and the smart and hilarious book and dialogue. It’s a show which manages to be wildly original at the same time it pays homage to the past, to Brecht and Weill, and brilliantly parodies the whole Music Theatre genre .
The themes of ecological crisis, corporate greed and injustice were compelling... they still are. URINETOWN isn't an "easy" musical. Lest you think that it's simple to define the good guys and the bad guys, let me suggest that although "The Rich" with their selfish lust for power and money are despicable, "The Poor" are pretty messed up too! Look how quickly they swing from violence to high ideals to violence moved by a good song. And the songs ARE sooo good! Look how easy it is to sway a crowd with a catchy slogan or soundbite! If "the Rich" have no hearts, "The Poor" have no brains. "Freedom", "Justice": what's not to like?? But how do we bring those words into practise? To "The Poor" who cry : ”TODAY", "The Rich" respond: "TOMORROW".
URINETOWN (the musical not the place) requires us to think AND feel. I conjecture that humour is the place that balances the two. Because it's just as bad to be completely cynical as to be completely naive, let me say that I find my hero in Little Sally. Let me know what YOU think and have fun!
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Big thanks to my partners Sam Bourke and Hope Forman for their brilliance and their existence! Thank you to Nicole Clarke for her fabulous set design and all her work, and Jeremy who is pretty cool too. To Mark for his support, skill and dedication. To Narvin for being Narvin, and Sadie for being Sadie and to Hannah Gault for her cheerful and ever present support (also glad she's Hannah). To Christopher for being my 3rd bro. Thanks also to the KordaBoarda. Finally, and hugely! A thank you to the cast for making this project such a joy to work on: YOU'RE NUMBER ONE! P.S. You Can pee for free at KordaZone (at least until the rent goes up again). P.P.S. HAIL MATHUS (look it up).
The Cast​​​
Hope Forman as Hope Cladwell
In Urinetown, it’s not only “a privilege to pee” but for Hope, it’s an absolute privilege to play the hopelessly romantic optimist, ‘Hope’, in addition to acting as choreographer of this hilarious show. Hope is an arts educator who has been involved in numerous productions with many community theatre groups throughout Windsor and Essex County over the last two decades. Some of her most favourite roles here at Korda include ‘Mabel’ (Pirates of Penzance), ‘April’ (Company), ‘Mary Lane’ (Reefer Madness), and ‘Portia’ (Something Rotten!). She thanks her dear friends Tracey & Sam, as well as this amazingly talented cast & crew for giving her the opportunity to FOLLOW HER HEART. Each of you will always hold a very special place in it. Love you all!.
Calum McMillan as Bobby Strong
Bio coming soon.
Rob Del Papa as Caldwell B. Cladwell
Bio coming soon.
Josephine Cormier as Little Sally
Josephine Cormier is a grade 11 student at Walkerville and has been performing since the age of 6. She was a part of the Charlottetown Festival in 2017, and has appeared in over 15 community theatre productions both in PEI and in Windsor. Korda has felt like a second home since moving to Windsor, and she's so grateful to be a part of the lovely community here! She wants to thank everyone in the cast and crew for being so awesome, with special thanks to her sibling Wren for inspiring her even though they won't get to see this one. She also wants to know why we don't spend a lot of time on hydraulics....
Chloe Dockrill as Hot Blades Harry
Chloe Dockrill is excited to be back for her second musical performance at the KordaZone Theatre. She normally runs the Spaghetti Junction Improv drop-in group downstairs, but someone left the door unlocked and now she has escaped the basement, put on a beard, and infiltrated the cast of Urinetown. She would like to thank her wife, April Kulikowski for sharing the car and putting up with her learning how to tap dance in our living room. She hopes you brought her some change for the bathroom and that you enjoy our Windsor premiere presentation of Urinetown - The Musical! But mostly the change, please she needs to pee so bad.”.
Hannah Gault as Soupy Sue
Bio coming soon.
Damie Oliver as Tiny Tom
Damie returned to the stage in 2022 after an almost 20 year hiatus. She is thrilled to be sharing the stage with such an amazing cast! She requests that you all please take full advantage of your right to use the facilities freely, but not during the show!.
Georgie Savoie as Little Becky
Bio coming soon.
Clement Esliger as Robby the Stockfish
My wife Julie, my mother in law Pat and I started going to live theatre about 7 years ago. We looked forward to going out for dinner and catching a theatre performance, then discussing it on the ride home. The quality of the acting that we have seen in the Windsor Essex County area is just phenomenal. My acting portfolio is very limited (Newbie) but I intend to entertain you as best as possible. Being so, I have to thank Tracey, Sam and Hope for this surreal opportunity to fulfill a part of my bucket list. Now it's with great pleasure that I have the opportunity to work with these amazing actors in bringing you this anarchist satire Urinetown. Hail Malthus !!!.
Cindy Pastorius as Josephine Strong
Cindy is tickled yellow to have been brought into this silly play. Josephine (Ma) Strong has been a blast to play. You may have seen Cindy in shows all over Windsor & Essex County the past 20 years (she gets around and loves everyone!). She feels very lucky to be amongst such a supportive, incredibly talented cast. Special thanks to Tracey, Sam, and Hope for making her feel safe and welcome and boosting her confidence. Her heart is “like a stallion" of appreciation for all who chose to spend their hard earned money coming to see local theatre.
Rick Laforet as Old Man Strong
Rick is excited to be cast ast Old Man Strong in Urinetown. He has been involved in many theatre projects along with Korda. For almost 30 years he has worked with Windsor Light Music Theatre, Theatre Alive and other companies performing in close to 40 plays. As Old Man Strong would say about theatre, "I fell good and that’s all that I cares about!"
Tracey B. Atin as Penelope Pennywise
Tracey B. Atin has had a wonderful time with the cast and crew of UT. She is a founding member of Korda and continues to be inspired by the energy and creativity of the wonderful people who have found a home here. She adds Penny to the list of her favourite roles which also includes Mother Courage and Mrs. Lovett. Special thanks to Hope, Sam, Mark, Eric, Nicole, Jeremy, Christopher and Narvin..
David Sivak as Officer Lockstock
Being a part of Urinetown makes David so excited, he might pee!!! It's been a great ride, and he wants to thank Tracey, Hope and Sam for all their hard work, trust and dedication that got this show onstage. You might have seen David on the Korda stage as The Creature (Frankenstein), Robert Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone), Tom (The Glass Menagerie), among other characters and misadventures. It's a pleasure to work with and be a part of this wonderful cast, crew and band. He hopes you agree the show is UTI (Unable To Ignore) !.
Brett Hallick as Officer Barrel
Brett is thrilled to be back on the KordaZone stage. You may have seen him as George the Best Man in The Drowsy Chaperone, or one of the beach bums in Psycho Beach Party. He is overjoyed to be working with such a wonderful and hilarious cast and crew. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself laughing so hard that you’ll need to make a pit stop before the curtain call! Urine for an amazing time and will thoroughly enjoy this fantastic production!!.
Julia Santin as Cladwell's Secretary
Julia is so excited to hit the Korda stage for the first time, in her first ever musical! Besides this show, she has been singing with Music Express for over 7 years. She is honoured to share the stage with such a talented cast and crew AND her better half (thank you to Brett). Pee, I mean BE ready…Urine for a ton of laughs and a good time! Enjoy your journey down to Urinetown!.
Gregory L. Girty as Mr. McQueen
Bio coming soon.
Alex Alejandria as Senator Fipp
Alex Alejandria is happy to be back for his eighth performance at the KordaZone Theatre. His last few shows have included A Christmas Story - The Musical at The Chrysler Theatre, Two Gentlemen Of Verona at The Bank Theatre in Leamington, and Glengarry Glen Ross in The Shadow Box. His daughter Sadie has been a major part of a shared community theatre experience. They have performed together in five shows and she was his stage-manager in another six including Urinetown. Sadie was also instrumental in rebuilding and nailing on the floor-boards of this very stage when she was 12 years-old. They would like to thank Sharron Alejandria, wife and mother, and Emma Lavertue, Sadie’s partner, for looking after the puppies while they worked on this show. They hope you enjoy this Windsor premiere presentation of Urinetown - The Musical.
Maria Camila Boada as Mrs. Billeaux
Bio coming soon.
Patty Hopper as Mrs. Millenium
Bio coming soon.
Show Sponsors & Supporters
GENEROUS SUPPORT FOR KORDA ARTISTIC PRODUCTIONS PROVIDED BY
DENISE AND PETER HRASTOVEC
Special Thanks To...
Big thanks to my partners Sam Bourke and Hope Forman for their brilliance and their existence! Thank you to Nicole Clarke for her fabulous set design and all her work, and Jeremy who is pretty cool too. To Mark for his support, skill and dedication. To Narvin for being Narvin, and Sadie for being Sadie and to Hannah Gault for her cheerful and ever present support (also glad she's Hannah). To Christopher for being my 3rd bro. Thanks also to the KordaBoarda. Finally, and hugely! A thank you to the cast for making this project such a joy to work on: YOU'RE NUMBER ONE!