Last call for Heathers, plus spooktacular family improv at Verge
With local families and individuals falling right back into their oft-tedious fall routines, Verge Theater is giving Bozemanites the reprieve they’re surely looking for with some fantastic stage performances. Here’s a look at what’s happening at “The Little Black Box on the Edge (of Bozeman).”
What’s your damage? There’s one final weekend to catch Heathers: The Musical at Verge. Final performances will begin at 8pm on Friday and Saturday, October 4th and 5th, followed by a closing Sunday matinee on Oct. 6th at 3pm.
Heathers: The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass… but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
Heathers: The Musical is brought to you by the award-winning creative team of Kevin Murphy (Reefer Madness, Desperate Housewives), Laurence O’Keefe (Bat Boy, Legally Blonde) and Andy Fickman (Reefer Madness, She’s the Man). Heathers: The Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, and homicidal new show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time. With its moving love story, laugh-out-loud comedy, and unflinching look at the joys and anguish of high school, Heathers will be Verge’s most popular new musical. Are you in, or are you out? Tickets are $23. Note: this show is NOT kid-friendly. 17+.
Also on the edge of Bozeman, belly up to the all-you-can-eat comedy buffet with Improv on the Verge! They pair the fun and energy of short-form games (like you see on the popular tv show Whose Line Is It Anyway?) with long-form scenes in which they create hilarious characters and storylines on the spot. Head down for a new, fun-filled show twice monthly. Cheap thrills for your laugh hole! Upcoming shows are set for October 7th and 21st at 7pm. Tickets are $9. Ages 17+.
Beginning October 12th and recurring every Saturday through month’s end, Verge celebrates the spooky season with Halloween Silly Moose: Improv Comedy for Families at 3pm.
Join in as Silly Moose and his gaggle of improvisers make up brand new stories on the spot – inspired by kids’ suggestions. This 50-minute, high-energy and interactive show is geared towards ages 4 to 9. For little ones who love the spotlight, there are plenty of opportunities to shine, but those who prefer can simply watch and enjoy!
Have you ever seen a princess ward-off a dragon with spicy meatballs? A dog who sings opera? Or a Superhero who is scared of spiders? These are the types of wacky stories that you’ll experience when kids call the shots. Tickets are $9. Children under age 2 admitted free. Halloween Costumes encouraged!
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon, Verge is set to present Simon Stephens’ The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time with performances set for October 18th to November 3rd.
Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life (he has Asperger’s Syndrome). He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time comes to Verge October 18th through November 3rd. Performances will be held on Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm, followed by a Sunday matinee at 3pm. Tickets are $19. Ages 17+.
Visit www.vergetheater.com for reservations and further information about upcoming productions! Advance tickets are also available in store at Cactus Records. •