REEFER MADNESS THE MUSICAL
MAR 15-24

TREVI LOUNGE
548 KINGS HWY CUTOFF

THIS PRODUCTION CLOSED MARCH 24 — THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED!

Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. FCS returns to Trevi Lounge following successful productions including FUN HOME (2023), THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW EXPERIENCE (2018-2023), LA CAGE AUX FOLLES (2022), CABARET (2019), and HEDWIG & THE ANGRY INCH (2018).
The performance schedule is as follows: Fri Mar 15 @ 7:30pm, Sat Mar 16 @ 7pm, Sun Mar 17 @ 4:20pm (yes, you read that correctly), Fri Mar 22 @ 7:30pm, Sat Mar 23 @ 7pm and Sun Mar 24 @ 4:20pm. Seating begins approximately 30 minutes before showtime and the approximate running time is 2 hours and 15 minutes including one intermission.

The addictive, clever musical numbers range from big Broadway-style showstoppers to swing tunes like "Down at the Ol' Five and Dime" and the Vegas-style "Listen to Jesus, Jimmy," featuring J.C. Himself leading a chorus of showgirl angels. Reefer Madness is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary that has fun lampooning everyone and everything. 

The all-local cast includes Robert Alexander, Sophie Bardos, Joe Cardozo, Kaylin Cardozo, Lisa Dahlstrom, Grace Ferrante, Marilyn Olsen, Lindsay Protsko, Elissa Ranney, and Jen Turner.

The all-local production staff includes Direction by Maggie Meath, Choreography by Emily Frangipane, Music Direction by Eli Newsom, Scenic Design by Kelley Wright, Sound Design by Chris Gensur. Brian Bish serves as Media Manager, and Kelly Benenati serves as Production Stage Manager. Fairfield Center Stage is led by Artistic Director Christy McIntosh-Newsom & Executive Producer Eli Newsom.

Seating policies: Tickets are $30 for Regular Reserved (inner lounge, folding chairs), $45 for VIP Lounge Table seating (sold as either a 2-top or a 4-top, purchase entire table, includes table service), $25 for lounge stool & outer barstool seating. A section in the corner of the bar will be open to the public during performances.

Parental Advisory: REEFER MADNESS is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary.  It contains adult humor, religious parody, and drug use, as well as suggested violence and sexual situations. Due to mature subject matter, the recommended age for this production is 18+, and patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We recommend that parents of minors research the production prior to purchasing tickets.

Drinks and munchies will be available before, during, and after the performance. Indoor public restrooms available. No outside food or drink allowed. Patrons will check in at the entrance and show their phone with the order confirmation email. No printed paper needed/accepted, as this is a contactless event. All sales, final, no refunds or exchanges, with the exception of an unforeseen canceled performance (in which case patrons will have the option to choose between being reseated at another performance, future credit, or a refund). No refunds, however, selling/gifting/transferring tickets to another person’s name is allowed, email the box office for requests (info@fairfieldcenterstage.org) to transfer tickets to a friend or family member. 

Fairfield Center Stage is a local community theater group in Fairfield, CT that utilizes local artists and staff from Fairfield County. Inspired by the concept of environmental theatre, Fairfield Center Stage dedicates its seasons of shows to putting Fairfield “center stage,” by highlighting several of the town’s amazing venues.