The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals
Synopsis: Everything in Hatchetfield seemed normal until people began singing... Then, they began dancing... And now, a musical pandemic is sweeping the entire city. It’s up to Paul (an average guy who doesn’t like musicals) and his friends to stop this musical apocalypse and fight for humanity’s future.
Show Rating: Pg -13 moderate violence, gore, and adult themes, including drug/alcohol use.
Book By: Matt Lang & Nick Lang
Music & Lyrics By: Jeff Blim
Directed By: Kaley Gatten
Music Directed By: Zac Thompson
Choreographed By: TBD
SHOW DATES & TIMES:
May 8 at 7:30 PM, May 9 at 7:30 PM, and May 10 at 2:30 PM
WHERE: Central Middle School Graybox Theatre
TICKETS:
Season Ticket Holders: will receive an email closer to the show date to secure their desired show night. If you did not receive your email, please reach out to seasontickets@millracetheatre.org.
General Admission tickets: will be $22 in advance and $25 at the door. Tickets will go on sale soon.
WARNING: Pg -13 moderate violence, gore, and adult themes, including drug/alcohol use.
If you need to submit an anonymous incident report for this production, please fill out this form linked here.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Legacy Sponsor:
William Eggleston
Marquee Sponsors:
Tracy L. Haddad Foundation
Johnson Jensen LLP
Executive Season Sponsor:
Coca-Cola Columbus Indiana
Season Sponsors:
Wealth Wisdom Abundance, LLC
Kind Car Wash
Mother Bear’s Pizza
Kessler Investment Group LLC
Jan Brinkman, Century 21 Scheetz
Peter King Law, PSC
Baylor Photography
Official ‘24-’25 Season Photographer
Season Sponsors Continued:
Nancy & Eric Andrews
Patrick & Sharon Andrews
Jim & Claudia Earnest
Kevin & Lisa Earnest
Allison & Ross Kunkler
Jim & Sue Lindhorst
Donnie Robinette
Anonymous
Activities are made possible in part by the Columbus Area Arts Council, Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Generously supported by Columbus Area Visitors Center (www.columbus.in.us).
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WHEN: March 23rd and 24th from 6 PM to 9 PM. Choose ONE date to audition.
WHERE: Fairlawn Church (2611 Fairlawn Dr, Columbus, IN 47203)
WHO CAN AUDITION: Anyone ages 18+
HOW TO PREPARE:
What to Prepare:
1 minute and 15 seconds of a song from the show
What to Wear:
Comfortable clothing for movement
Tennis shoes or jazz shoes recommended (not required)
AUDITION FORMS & WAIVERS: All auditioners and cast members will be required to complete a participation waiver. You can review our participation waiver in advance here. Paper copies will be present at auditions.
VIRTUAL AUDITIONS: Virtual Auditions will not be accepted for this show.
CASTING AND REHEARSALS: The cast list will be released to those who auditioned the evening of Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 to auditioners and publicly released on the MRTC website and social media pages on Friday, March 27th, 2026. Rehearsals begin Monday, March 30th, 2026. Rehearsals vary by role (1-4 nights per week). All cast must attend every night during the final week, Tech Week (May 3rd -May 7th). For a full character list breakdown, expand the next section below.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
Friday, May 8, 2026
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Sunday, May 10, 2026QUESTIONS: Email Director Kaley Gatten (KGatten@millracetheatre.org) or Production Manager Eric Heyob (eheyob@millracetheatre.org)
If you need to submit an anonymous incident report for this production, please fill out this form linked here.
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Paul Matthews: A guy who doesn't like musicals and is unsure of what he wants in life. He has a crush on Emma, and frequently visits the coffee shop she works at as an excuse to see her.
Emma Perkins: A barista who is trying to work her way through community college. She hates Hatchetfield, her job, and musicals.
Ted Spankoffski/ Mr. Business #3: The office asshole. He has been having an affair with Charlotte for some time.
Charlotte Sweetly/ Female PEIP general: An anxious woman committed to a failing marriage with Sam. She is secretly cheating on Sam with Ted.
Nora/Deb: Emma's boss at Beanie's/ Alice's bad-girl girlfriend
Bill Woodward/ Stu: A divorced father trying to connect with his teenage daughter, Alice.
Alice Woodward/ Melissa: A teenage girl who is caught between her parents' divorce and facing the struggles of growing up.
Zoey Chambers/ Greenpeace girl: A catty college girl who works with Emma. She loves musical theater, and is also having an affair with Sam.
Professor Henry Hidgens/ Hot Chocolate guy: Emma's biology professor and doomsday survivalist.
Mr. Ken Davidson/Greg/ Mr. Business #1: Paul's laidback boss.
Sam Sweetly/ Mr. Business #2: Charlotte's cheating husband, a police officer who is having an affair with Zoey.
General John MacNamara/ Rude coffee guy: A military general who finds Paul and tries to help. He works for PEIP, a secret organization that investigates paranormal, inter-dimensional, and extraterrestrial phenomena.
Female Ensemble Member Playing Roles Like: News anchor, cop, townspeople, military, nurse, and stoner.
Male Ensemble Member Playing Roles Like: News anchor, cop, townspeople, military, homeless man, stoner.