Be More Chill
Music and lyrics by Joe Iconis | Book by Joe Tracz | Based on the Novel by Ned Vizzini
Be More Chill is a hilarious and heartfelt sci-fi tale of one high schooler's quest to fit in.
It's a tale as old as time; girl meets boy, boy meets girl, boy swallows an insanely powerful supercomputer powered by quantum nanotechnology to make himself cooler.
Things turn out… well?
North Shore Theatre Company - 2023
Director - Sarah Campbell
Music Director - David Lang
Choreography - Kristy Hooper
Set design - Sarah Campbell
Costume design -Sarah Campbell | Megan Robinson
Lighting - Sixt5 productions
The Fourth Wall Reviews
“Director Sarah Campbell, is aligned with those who wrote, that Be More Chill "...works best with a cast of diverse misfits who ooze personality and smarts." Campbell makes the most of this iteration of the show, leading her cast to handle some of the weaker and darker parts of the material so well, some even become highlights of the show. The integration of physical comedy and irreverence in the material actually works for this show, adding to a sense of youth and play that Campbell clearly has worked hard to achieve.”
“The ensemble, [brings] this show to life by consistently being engaged, focused, and always having a purpose. This is something that can sometimes be overlooked, and I am so glad it wasn’t the case for this production. Everyone knew who they were and what they were doing at all times, so they should be applauded.”
“The set, designed by Campbell and constructed by Alan Roy, and the cast utilise the round shape of the stage and transform it into a concave lens. The set cleverly uses a trap door built into the stage right that allows both cast and crew to easily move some of the larger set pieces onto the stage.”
“Costumes, by Campbell & Robinson, are a combination of contemporary clothing with some specific eye-catching pieces that support the narrative and contribute to the world of the show (keep an eye on the SQUIP folks!)”










Cast
Jeremy Heere - Ellis Pinkerton
Christine Canigula - Rhiannon Lidbury
Michael Mell - Josh Maher
The SQUIP - Leah Griffith
Brooke Lohst - Meg Robinson
Chloe Valentine - Gabrielle Rawlings
Rich Goranski - Cameron McCredie
Jake Dillinger - Jack Talty
Jenna Rolan - Renae Goodman
Jeremy's Dad - Michael Mulvenna
Mr. Reyes - Benjamin Lea
Scary Stockboy - Luke Baweja
Ensemble
Lilliana Davis
Zara Thompson
Charlotte Allen
Monroe Dodds
Rohana Utamchandani
Understudies
Meg Robinson - Christine Canigula
Lilliana Davis - Michael Mell
Zara Thompson - Chloe Valentine, Brooke Lohst & Swing