By Keythe Farley, Brian Flemming & Laurence O’Keefe | Music Directed by Katya Stanislavskaya | Directed by Catherine Doherty
Bat Boy is an American comedy/horror rock musical based on a 1992 Weekly World News story about a half-boy, half-bat, dubbed “Bat Boy”, who grew up living in a cave. Discovered and brought to a small town in West Virginia, in the musical, Bat Boy finds a new life by trying to fit in – he even finds love – but soon Bat Boy is faced with obstacles presented by the narrow-minded townsfolk.
Licensed under agreement with Weekly World News
*Content Warning: While this musical is of the satire/dark comedy/horror genre there are issues regarding death, sexual assault, and incest.
Please note: This production uses water-based haze, fog, and strobe lights.
Friday, April 21
Saturday, April 22
Sunday, April 23
Thursday, April 27
Friday, April 28
Saturday, April 29
Sunday, April 30
8 p.m.
8 p.m.
2 p.m.
8 p.m.
8 p.m.
8 p.m.
2 p.m.
McKenna Theatre
McKenna Theatre
McKenna Theatre
McKenna Theatre
McKenna Theatre
McKenna Theatre
McKenna Theatre
About
The Mainstage Productions are to provide performance, design, technical, stage management and dramaturgical experiences with a theatrical exploration of the human condition in live theatre production. The department is committed to a variety of genres which reflects global diversity as well as the full diversity of the SUNY New Paltz Community.
To that end, the student of theatre will experience dramatic literature and production which would encompass an examination of issues which will include cultural, socio-economic, gender, sexual identity, political, religious or ability diversity.
The Department of Theatre Arts is committed to casting that authentically reflects the ethnicity and diversity of the department as well as the New Paltz community at large.
