“The Theory of Relativity,” a musical put on by Cy Creek Theatre, will premiere Jan. 18-19 in the auditorium. The musical will highlight the relationship between humanity and space.

Drama Club President and senior Katherine Nguyen auditioned for the musical.

“We had to come in prepared with 16 bars of a musical theater contemporary song, which is 30-45 seconds in the style of the show based off of the part you want, and then we sing our song,” Nguyen said.

However, potential cast members still have more to prove.

“We have a movement portion where we’re taught a dance, and we do it as a group to see if we can catch rhythm,” Nguyen said.

Sophomore Keandrea Travis taught the auditioners a movement piece so that they could be further evaluated for a spot in the musical.

Nguyen did not expect to be asked to be called back to sing another song, but she expressed her excitement to work and learn new warm-ups.

Unlike last year’s “Charlie Brown” musical, “The Theory of Relativity” is a more mature, intimate show, allowing cast members to connect and speak to the audience.

“This production will just be more grand,” Nguyen said.

This production gets into a deeper message, one that really makes people not only think, but feel.

Freshman Stephanie Stafford auditioned for the tech crew, and this is her first production experience with Cy Creek.

“My goal is to become a better crew member, learn more things, and become more experienced,” Stafford said.

Stafford has had past tech crew experience with theatre at Hamilton Middle School but is excited to learn how to benefit her new crew.

“It seems much more advanced than all the middle school plays, and I’m excited to see how it goes,” Stafford said.

With this year’s theme being “space,” the theater department will produce a number of shows about humanity’s relationship with the great unknown.

For more information about upcoming shows, visit Cy Creek Theatre’s Instagram page @cycreektheatreco.

The cast and crew are listed below, as provided by the theatre department.

The company of “The Theory of Relativity”

Music and Lyrics: Neil Bartram
Book: Brian Hill

Stage Manager: Gabriella Littlefield
Assistant Stage Manager: Alexandra Carter
Assistant Director: Lalo Quezada

Cast

Amy……………………………………………………………………….…………..Yna Santos
Caroline………………………………………………………….………………..Valeria Blanco
Catherine………………………………………………………….…………..Ray’Keria Rollins
Jenny………………………………………………………………………..…..Hanna Martinez
Sara……………………………………………………………………………..Keandrea Travis
Julie………………………………………………………………………………..Indira Hidalgo
Mira…………………………………………………………………………………Billy Marquez
Adam…………………………………………………………………..……………..Hugo Arzac
Anthony…………………………………………………………………………..Danil Gonzalez
Oliver…………………………………………………………..……………….. Gage Campbell
Mike……………………………………………………………………………..Jacke McDonald
Paul………………………………………………………………………………..Kasey France
Ryan…………………………………………………………………………………………..TBD
Crew Leads

Costume Leads
Leo Biggerstaff
Matthew Darilek

Hair and Makeup Leads
Katherine Nguyen
Julia Kovacs

House Managers
Arib Khan
Elena Mireles

Sound Leads
Matthew Carillo
Aria Riddle

Lighting Lead
Dylan Sakolosky

Properties Leads
Isabella Morey
Nneoma Agbaghara

Scenic Leads
Jimena Watson
Chance Snively

Publicity/Marketing Leads
Savanna Woods
Jamar Williams

Sound Leads
Matthew Carrilo

Student Choreographer
Cadyn Anderson

Dance Captain
Keandrea Travis