The Groundhog's Day
January 27 - February 4, 2024
You know the deal, every year on the second day of February we eagerly await the appearance of a groundhog named Phil. As he makes his grand entrance we clamor with anticipation, eyes peering all about him in search of Phil’s all-knowing shadow. If we do see his shadow, we are in for six more weeks of miserable, cold winter. If we do not see his shadow, however, we are bequeathed an early spring… But what happens if Phil doesn’t show? Over the years Phil has grown to despise Groundhog Day, and this year he has finally reached his breaking point. This year for Groundhog Day, instead of doing what everyone else wants him to do, Phil is going to do what he wants to do because, after all, it is The Groundhog’s Day.
This workshop production, performed by kids and for kids, is the culmination of 5 weeks of rehearsals focused on collaboration and the creative process.
The Groundhog's Day runs January 27th - February 4th at New Hampshire Theatre Project (959 Islington St #3, Portsmouth, NH 03801). Showtimes are Saturdays and Sundays at 10am. Tickets are $18 General Admission and $15 Students, and can be purchased below.
An Original Musical by Miles Burns
CAST
Officer Nothing to See Here – Ada Demers
News Anchor Thomas Goop/Dr. Bean – Ash Carroll
Curly the Camera Person – Ayla Gervreau
Shirley the Camera Person – Bayne Collins
Sad Child – Elise Errecart
Excited Spectator/Squirrel McCallister – Ellie Dunn
Punxsutawney Phil – Emily Child
Phillip the First/Mother Nurture – Grace Kaffko
The Golden Mole – Harper Burns
The Mayor/Mother Nature – Jade Blanchette
The Meteorologist/Chester Fish – Kate Wyand
The Assistant Mayor – Lillian Magri
Detective Chase – Lucy Schnaars
EMT Patty – Mia Arsenault
Punxsutawney Bill – Parker Rae Deese-Laurent
Lester Fish/Florida Man – Sully Collins
News Anchor Regina Stroud – Teagan Welby-Long
Officer Move it Along Please – Victoria Chini
Field Reporter Chelsea Banner – Violet Burns
Firefighter Debby – Zoe Demers
CREW
Director – Miles Burns
Stage Manager – Jay Doane
Assistant Stage Manager – Briar MacDonald
Lighting Design – Christian Arnold
Production Manager – Joshua Goldberg