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URINETOWN, The Musical July-August, 2009 
HALLOWONDERLAND October 2007  "HalloWonderland"
by Cliff McClelland, is produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.
MAD* FACTORY PRODUCTIONS 2006-2007 FIRST FRIDAY IMPROV AT THE FIRST CHURCH IN OBERLIN - Friday, November 2, 2007. The Players- LaBria Bonet, Kevin Carr, Jean Hiebert, Cameron Michalak, James Peake, Momo Quinn and was MC'd by Moon. The performance was a huge success. HALLOWONDERLAND By Cliff McClelland. Performed at the Halloween Open House at the New Union Center for the Arts, October 28, 2007. ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Music by Mary Rogers. Lyrics by Marshall Barer. Book by Jay Thompson, Dean Fuller, and Marshall Barer. Performed by The MAD* Factory Players at Oberlin High School Auditorium July 27-29 & August 3-5, 2007. Produced by Linda Michalak, Directed by Jean Hiebert, Music Directed by Katie O'Reilly and LaBria Bonet, Choreographed by Alex Paik, Set Design by Cameron Michalak, Costume Design by Maria "Momo" Quinn and Laura Shapiro. MAD* CAMP 2007 FINAL SHOWCASE MAD* Camp final performance of scripted pieces performed by MAD* campers ages 6-12. Performed for family and friends at the New Union Center for the Arts July 6, 2007. COMEDY AND LONG(ER) FORM IMPROV FINAL SHOWCASE A fnial showcase for the spring Comedy Improv Troupe and Long(er) Form Improv Troupe classes. Performed in the FAVA Gallery of the New Union Center for the Arts, May 10, 2007. IF I RAN THE CIRCUS (Adapted from the Dr. Seuss Book) Final project for the puppeteering workshop. Performed at Tappan Square during the Big Parade, May 5, 2007, and at the Oberlin Public Library, May 9, 2007. YOUNG ACTORS SHOWCASE A final showcase of the original skits created by the spring Young Actors' class. Performed for family and friends in the MAD* room of the New Union Center for the Arts, May 8, 2007. BUNNICULA Adapted for the stage by Jon Klein, from the book by Deborah and James Howe. Lyrics by Jon Klein. Music by Chris Jeffries. Performed by The MAD* Factory Players at South Branch Lorain Public Library, Oberlin Public Library, Studio Theater at LCCC Stocker Center in Elyria, Cascade Hall at the Wesleyan Village in Elyria, and Oberlin College's Cat in the Cream, February 22, 24, & 25, and March 3 & 4, 2007. MAD* BENEFIT CABARET A friendship-themed cabaret of musical theater numbers from different shows. Directed by Jean Hiebert, Music Directed by Katie OReilly. Performed at Oberlin College's Cat in the Cream, January 26 & 27, 2007. MAD* FACTORY COMEDY IMPROV FALL 2006 SHOWCASE A final showcase for the Fall Comedy Improv Troupe classes. Performed at Oberlin Public Library, December 14, 2006. SNOW...SORT OF...WHITE The Radio Plays for the Intermediate Actor class's final performance on December 13, 2006 on Oberlin College's radio station, 91.5 WOBC FM. MONOLOGUE WORKSHOP FINAL SHOWCASE A final showcase Monologue Workshop class. Performed at Oberlin College's Cat in the Cream, December 11, 2006. ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Summer 2007 
Music By MARY ROGERS More pictures in the Gallery! BUNNICULA
Adapted for the stage by Jon Klein~From the book by Deborah and James Howe Lyrics by Jon Klein/Music by Chris Jeffries More pictures in the Gallery! FRANKENSTEIN'S DAY OUT
WILEY and the HAIRY MAN
MAD* FACTORY PRODUCTIONS 2006 FRANKENSTEIN’S DAY OUT – Written by Aurora Nealand. Adapted for Reader’s Theater by Jean Hiebert. Performed at the Halloween Open House at the New Union Center for the Arts, October 29, 2006. JUST SO – Music by George Stiles. Lyrics by Anthony Drewe. Inspired by the stories of Rudyard Kipling. Orchestration by Christopher Janke. Associate Orchestrator John Clancy. Performed by The MAD* Factory Players at Oberlin High School Auditorium July 21-23 & 28-30, 2006. Produced by Linda Michalak, Directed by Jean Hiebert, Music Directed by Katie O’Reilly, Hannah Hoose, and LaBria Bonet, Choreographed by Pia Monique Murray, Set Design by Cameron Michalak, Technical Direction by Michael “Moon” Roesch. MAD* CAMP 2006 FINAL SHOWCASE – MAD* Camp final performance of scripted pieces performed by MAD* campers ages 6-12. Performed for family and friends at the New Union Center for the Arts July 14, 2006. MAD* FACTORY COMEDY IMPROV SPRING 2006 SHOWCASE – A final showcase for the Spring Comedy Improv Troupe class. Performed at First Church Hall in Oberlin, May 12, 2006. EAST OF THE SUN, WEST OF THE MOON – By L.E. McCullough. Performed by the Putting on a Play for Intermediate Actors class at the Oberlin Public Library, May 10, 2006. WILEY AND THE HAIRY MAN – By Susan Zeder, adapted from the Southern African-American Folktale. Produced and Directed by Linda Michalak with Choreography by Pia Monique Murray. Performed by The MAD* Factory Players at South Branch Lorain Public Library, St. Mary’s Catholic Church Hall in Elyria, Oberlin College’s Cat in the Cream, Garfield Heights Community Center, Save Our Children in Elyria, and Mt. Zion Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Oberlin March 2-5 & 9-11, 2006. STARMITES
The MAD* Factory Players presented “STARMITES” at Oberlin College’s Hall Auditorium, July 22-24 & July 29-31, 2005. The production was well attended by Lorain and Cuyahoga County residents. See more pictures in the Gallery! MAD* FACTORY PRODUCTIONS 2005 MAD* FACTORY COMEDY IMPROV FALL 2005 SHOWCASE – A final showcase for the Fall Comedy Improv Troupe classes. Performed at Oberlin College’s Cat in the Cream, December 15, 2005. LIVE! IT’S FAIRY TALE NEWS – The Radio Plays for the Intermediate Actor class’s final performance on December 14, 2005 on Oberlin College’s radio station, 91.5 WOBC FM. STARMITES – Music and Lyrics by Barry Keating. Book by Stuart Ross and Barry Keating. Vocal arrangements by Diane Adams. Orchestration by James McElwaine. Performed by The MAD* Factory Players at Oberlin College’s Hall Auditorium July 22-24 & 29-31, 2005. Produced by Linda Michalak, Directed by Ariel Gilbert, Music Directed by Beth Peachey, Technical Direction by Cameron Michalak. MAD* CAMP 2005 FINAL SHOWCASE – MAD* Camp final performance of scripted pieces performed by MAD* campers ages 6-12. Performed for family and friends at the New Union Center for the Arts July 8, 2005. SPRING CLASSES 2005 FINAL SHOWCASE – A combined Spring class showcase including performances from the Musical Theatre for Intermediate Actors class, the Comedy Improv Troupe classes, and the Scene Study for the Teen Actor class. Performed for family and friends at the New Union Center for the Arts May 13, 2005. THE STINKY CHEESE MAN AND OTHER FAIR(L)Y STOOPID TALES – By Kent
Stephens adapted from the book by Jon Scieszka. Music by Gary Rue. Performed
by The MAD* Factory Players at the Oberlin Public Library, the South
Branch Lorain Public Library, the West River Branch Elyria Public Library,
Garfield Heights Community Center, Kendal at Oberlin and Oberlin College’s
Cat in the Cream March 2-6 & 11-13, 2005. MAD* FACTORY PRODUCTIONS 1990~2004 2004 MAD* MEDIEVAL FAIRE-MAD* Camp Final Performance of skits, stories, and songs created and performed by MAD* campers ages 6-12. Performed for family and friends at the New Union Center for the Arts July 16, 2004. NIGHT OF IMPROV-A final showcase for the Spring Comedy Improv Class. Performed at Oberlin College's Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse May 3, 2004. THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES-Final puppet performance adapted and performed by students in the Spring Puppets in Plays class. Performed for family and friends on Tappan Square at Oberlin's Big Parade May 1, 2004. SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL-Adapted by John Olive from the novels by Louis Sachar. Performed by The MAD* Factory Players at Oberlin College's Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse, The Harrison Cultural Centre, The New Union Center for the Arts, and the West River Branch of the Elyria Public Library February 28 & 29 and March 5-7, 2004. 2003 HONK!--Books and Lyrics by Anthony Drewe, Music by George Stiles. Performed by the MAD* Factory Players in Oberlin College's Little Theater July 25-27 and August 1-3, 2003. Produced by Linda Michalak, Co-Directed by Ariel Emmerson and Cameron Michalak, Music Directed by Courtney Andrews, and Choreographed by Karla Dionne Victum. TRANSFORMATION TALES-MAD* Camp Final Performance. A performance of skits and stories created by MAD* campers ages 6-12. Performed at the New Union Center for the Arts July 18, 2003. FRIDAY AFTERNOON LIVE-Teen Camp Final Performance. A collection of skits created and performed by the MAD* Teen players and counselors at the New Union Center for the Arts June 27, 2003. A NIGHT OF MUSIC AND IMPROV-A Combined Final Performance for the Advanced Improv, Techniques in Musical Theatre, and Introduction to Musical Theatre and Improv classes. Performed at Oberlin College's Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse May 9, 2003. OEDIPUS WRECKS-Adapted by MAD* Teens in 1998. Performed by The MAD* Factory Players at the New Union Center for the Arts, Oberlin College's Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse, and Kendal of Oberlin, March 7-9, 2003. Directed by Aurora Nealand and Linda Michalak. 2002 INTERMEDIATE ACTORS-Performance of Poems by Shel Silverstein and various monologues. Performed at Oberlin College's Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse, December 6, 2002. FRANKENSTEIN’S DAY OUT-Adapted by Aurora Nealand. A radio play broadcast on WOBC December 2, 2002. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS-Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman, Music by Alan Menken. Perfomed at Oberlin College’s Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse July 26-28 and August 2-4, 2002. Co-Directed by Richard Anderson and Linda Michalak, Music Directed by Courtney Andrews, Set Design and Construction by Cameron Michalak. MAD* ABOUT COMEDY-MAD* Camp Performance at Oberlin Public Library on July 19,2002. Featured our campers in their own group-created comedy skits. Standing room only. STOMP COMEDY IMPROV-Teen Improv Class Performance at Oberlin College's Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse on April 10, 2002. SNOW…SORT OF…WHITE-By Ken Bradbury. Performed February 22-24, 2002 by a cast of 16 MAD* Factory students. This portable show was performed at The MAD* Factory, Oberlin College's Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse, and Kendal of Oberlin. Co-Directed by Richard Anderson and Linda Michalak, Original Music and Music Direction by Courtney Andrews. 2001 2000 IF I RAN THE CIRCUS-(Adapted from the Dr. Seuss Book), and OTHER CIRCUS TALES-Summer camp show directed by Sarah Wolfman-Robichaud, Nicholas Sweeney, and Joey Rizzolo. MYTHS, MASKS AND MONSTERS-A play created by the MAD* Teens in their summer workshop and directed by Joey Rizzolo, performed in Oberlin College's Little Theater. COMEDY IMPROV-Class performance at Oberlin College's Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse. Featuring 18 MAD* Factory Teens and four members of Oberlin College's Comedy Improv Troupe, “Primitive Streak”. Class Show FEAR OF FEATHERS and THE QUEEN'S DECREE-Written by the students (ages 5 - 11), and performed at the New Union Center for the Arts. 1999 MAD* Camp show featuring PETER RABBIT TALES, Directed by Erika Plank, THE WOMAN WHO FLAMMOXED THE FAIRIES, Directed by Elizabeth Hilton, and OF MYTHS AND MONSTERS, Directed by Joey Rizzolo. Performed at the New Union Center for the Arts. ALICE IN WONDERLAND-Adapted by Andre Gregory Fox at the Manhattan Theater Ensemble. Directed by Joey Rizzolo. Assisted by Jenna Weiss and Erika Plank. Performed in Oberlin College's Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse. SURE THING-By David Ives. Directed by Joey Rizzolo and performed in Oberlin College's Cat in the Cream Coffeehouse. 1998 THE STAR BELLIED SNEETCHES-By Dr. Seuss and THE PET DEPARTMENT-Loosely adapted Thurber, directed by Joey Rizzolo. Performed in Oberlin College's Little Theater. 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 |
