Kenney Ogilvie, Director of The Regals Musical Society's production of BE MORE CHILL, writes;
"Be More Chill speaks to a younger generation of theatre lovers. It has brought so many teens and young adults away from Netflix and into the world of theatre. Like Dear Evan Hansen, SIX, & Juliet and Hamilton... Be More Chill is part of this exciting new shift in Musical Theatre on Broadway that connects with audiences outside the theatre in genuine ways. There's incredible support for the LGBTQ+ community from this show and it speaks volumes to the themes of inclusivity present in the material.
Be More Chill explores the dangers of early smart phone adoption and alienation. Teens struggling to discover who they are in a crucial part of growth in their lives. Striving for and battling against the illusion of perfect lives that platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok cultivate.
The characters on one hand are struggling to discover who they are, while with the other hand are pushing down anyone that stands in their way. And I think young people are fed up with this way of life. Be More Chill is about breaking free from that, discovering who you truly are and lifting up the people who support you - being your best self.
Also, it's just such a delightful comedy. Humour is such an important skill young people learn to communicate with, and this show delivers important themes through a language similar to meme culture and sarcasm.
If there is a teen in your life or family, this is the perfect production to share with them."
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