FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 27, 2025

MTC to Hold Auditions for the area premiere of Be More Chill!

*Youngstown, Ohio -* The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC) is holding open auditions for AREA PREMIRE of the hit Broadway musical, Be More Chill. Auditions will be held Thursday, January 30th from 6-9pm, and Saturday, February 1st from 12-3pm at Hopewell Theatre. Auditioners should prepare a 30-to 60-second cut of a song in the style of the show. An accompanist will be provided. Seeking a diverse cast of actors ages 16+. ALL ROLES ARE OPEN! Please come prepared to do some light moving and a cold reading from the script. Headshot and resume are encouraged, but not required.

With original music and lyrics by Joe Iconis, and a book by Joe Tracz, based on the 2004 novel of the same name by Ned Vizzini, Be More Chill follows the story of Jeremy Heere, who is just an average teenager. That is until he finds out about “The Squip,” a tiny supercomputer that promises to bring him everything he desires most: a date with Christine, an invite to the raddest party of the year, and a chance to survive life in his suburban New Jersey high school.

Directed by Joe Asente with Music Direction by Cari Auth and Choreography by Danielle Mentzer.

Be More Chill will play April 25-27 and May 2-4 at Hopewell Theatre.

About the Millennial Theatre Company

The Millennial Theatre Company (MTC) is a 501c3 non-profit theatre company committed to producing theatrical experiences that reflect the interests and experiences of the Millennial Generation. They aim to produce generation-relevant content through musicals, millennial-created and written works, workshops, and other various theatrical experiences. For more information, visit MTC’s website millennialtheatre.org, as well as their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@mtc_theatre).

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