StarKid Returns Finale Livestream (Part 2) Team StarKid 2022-10-15 | On Friday, October 14 @ 9pm PT, join us for an 18 hour Finale Livestream, where we'll be playing games, answering questions, unlocking fundraising benchmarks, and staying up all night to celebrate and count down to the end of our current BackerKit campaign: StarKid Returns! The stream will last from 9pm PT Friday night, until the campaign ends at 3pm PT on Saturday. It'll be split into two parts. This is part two, and you can find part one right here: youtube.com/watch?v=_Mqg4sSfbOQIn case you haven't heard, StarKid Returns is our current crowdfunding campaign, through which you can help us produce a whole new season of projects and live events, including: 'The StarKid Jangle Ball' (a concert tour with a holiday twist), 'Nerdy Prudes Must Die' (a teen-slasher-comedy musical set to premiere LIVE next February, then hit YouTube sometime later), and 'StarKid Labs' (a series of experimental projects including a podcast, a one act play reading, and a video anthology show). You can read about StarKid Returns (and back the campaign) right here: teamstarkid.com/starkid-returns-yt-liveAnd if you've already backed the project, we've also introduced add-on rewards! Check those out here: teamstarkid.com/skr-addons-yt-liveYou've only got a few hours left to back the campaign, so check it out! With your help, StarKid Returns!
JANGLE BALL TOUR Digital Ticket Release! Team StarKid 2022-12-22 | Get a digital ticket to the Jangle Ball! This year, we’ve been naughty and nice, so we’re delivering an evening of iconic StarKid villain songs AND a concert rendition of A VHS Christmas Carol that you won’t wanna miss! 🗓️ Digital ticket release: December 23, 2022 12PM ET/9AM PT🔗 http://www.teamstarkid.com/tickets👕 Tour Merch: starkid.annarbortees.com/collections/jangle-ball🎟️ DIGITAL TICKET INFOCouldn't make it out to the Jangle Ball in person? No problem! Watch the digital ticket version of our LA concert for a limited time through January 5, 2022! After you purchase the Digital Ticket, you'll have 30 days to begin streaming. Once you click play, you'll have 72 hours to watch as many times as you like until it expires. Digital tickets will be $15🎵 CREATIVE TEAMDirectors: Corey Lubowich & James TolbertMusic Directors: Clark Baxtresser & AJ HolmesProducers: Brian Holden & Corey LubowichChoreography: James TolbertProduction Manager: Sarah Petty🎤 FEATURINGClark BaxtresserJaime Lyn BeattyJamie BurnsCorey DorrisBrian HoldenAli GordonAJ HolmesJanaya Mahealani JonesLauren LopezCurt MegaJoey RichterBrian RosenthalDylan SaundersMeredith StepienJames TolbertKim Whalen🥁 BANDClark BaxtresserJamie EblenAJ Holmes
VHS CHRISTMAS CAROL: LIVE! Team StarKid 2022-11-25 | Bah humbug! Get ready to be visited by 3 Spirits, but get ready to meet your old business partner, your old boss, your old girlfriend, and many old more! Jam out to this StarKid holiday classic featuring a rocking 80s score from Clark Baxtresser in the immersive concert experience filmed LIVE at The Bourbon Room in Los Angeles in 2021!🎟️SEE IT LIVE!Wanna see it live THIS YEAR? We're performing the music of VHS CHRISTMAS CAROL live across the country in December with the StarKid JANGLE BALL tour! Come feel that Christmas Electricity live in Boston, Philly, New York, Chicago, Ann Arbor, Los Angeles, and San Francisco! Tickets and more info ➡️ teamstarkid.com/jangle-ball🎵GET THE ALBUM📀 iTunes Store: teamstarkid.com/vhscc-album-itunes🛒 StarKid Store: teamstarkid.com/vhscc-album-skstore🍎 Apple Music: teamstarkid.com/vhscc-album-applemusic🥝 Spotify: teamstarkid.com/vhscc-album-spotify👕ROCK SOME 80s INSPIRED MERCH➡️ starkid.annarbortees.com/collections/a-vhs-christmas-carol🌟 CASTScrooge – Dylan Saunders (he/him)Narrator – Clark Baxtresser (he/him)Marley – Meredith Stepien (she/they)Christmas Past – Jaime Lyn Beatty (she/her)Christmas Present – James Tolbert (he/him)Christmas Future – Jamie Burns (she/her)Belle – Janaya Mahealani Jones (she/her)Fezziwig – AJ Holmes (he/him)Young Scrooge – Brian Rosenthal (he/him)Fred – Corey Dorris (he/him)Bob Cratchit – Joey Richter (he/him)Emily Cratchit – Lauren Lopez (she/her)Tiny Tim – Brian Holden (he/him)Turkey Boy – Ali Gordon (she/her)🎸BANDKeyboard 1 – Clark Baxtresser (he/him)Keyboard 2 – Nick Gage (he/him)Guitar – Tomek Miernowski (he/they)🎄PRODUCTION TEAMBased on A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensWriter – Clark Baxtresser (he/him)Director – Corey Lubowich (he/him)Choreographer/Asst. Director – James Tolbert (he/him)Producers – Corey Lubowich (he/him) & Brian Holden (he/him)Associate Producers – Jaime Lyn Beatty (she/her) & Dylan Saunders (he/him)Music Production & Post-Production Mixing– Tomek Miernowski (he/they)Costume Designer – June Saito (she/her)Lighting Designer – Sarah Petty (she/her)Stage Manager – Angela F. Kiessel (she/her)Sound Engineer – Ilana Elroi (she/her)Programmer – Michael KozachenkoDirector of Photography – Justin Ivan HongCamera Operators – John Fisher, Minami Moriyama, & Nelson 'JJ' Flores🎁 SPECIAL THANKSAmy Plouff, Yonit Olshan, Mia & Darren Criss, Jacob Salamon, Ricky Winowiecki
VHS CHRISTMAS CAROL: LIVE Is Coming To YouTube!!! Team StarKid 2022-11-23 | This Friday, November 25th, VHS CHRISTMAS CAROL: LIVE is coming to YouTube!Not only are you about to be visited by 3 Spirits, but get ready to meet your old business partner, your old boss, your old girlfriend, and many old more! Jam out to Clark Baxtresser's rocking 80’s score in the immersive concert experience that was performed LIVE at The Bourbon Room in Los Angeles. We're bringing you the Christmas Electricity just in time for you to memorize the music and then join us at The StarKid Jangle Ball Tour! We'll be performing VHS Christmas Carol LIVE, as well as some other StarKid hits, at select cities across the country IN DECEMBER 2022! To learn more about The Jangle Ball Tour, visit www.teamstarkid.com! We hope to see you there, and we hope you enjoy VHS CHRISTMAS CAROL on Nov. 25th, 2022! (release time tbd)
Get Your Tickets To StarKids JANGLE BALL Tour! Team StarKid 2022-11-21 | Get your tickets to the StarKid Jangle Ball Tour now at teamstarkid.com/tickets#jangle-ball-ticketsFor the first time in over a decade, StarKid is going on tour! This time with a holiday twist! Join us for a naughty and nice evening that's half classic StarKid songs, and half a full concert version of VHS Christmas Carol! We'll be stopping across the United States from December 2nd to the 18th. See below for a full list of tour stops & dates. We can't wait to see you there!December 2 (7:30pm) - Boston at the House of BluesDecember 3 (7pm) - Philadelphia at the Theatre of Living ArtsDecember 4 (7:30pm) - New York City at Irving PlazaDecember 8 (7:30pm) - Chicago at Reggie's ChicagoDecember 9 (7:30pm) - Chicago at Reggie's ChicagoDecember 11 (7:30pm) - Ann Arbor at the Blind PigDecember 16 (7:30pm) - Los Angeles at the BelascoDecember 17 (7:30pm) - San Francisco at Social HallGeneral admission tickets are $39-$49 (depending on the venue) and VIP tickets are $75-$85 (depending on the venue).The StarKid Jangle Ball is directed by Corey Lubowich & James Tolbert, and features the talents of Clark Baxtresser, Jaime Lyn Beatty, Jamie Burns, Corey Dorris, Brian Holden, Ali Gordon, AJ Holmes, Janaya Mahealani Jones, Lauren Lopez, Curt Mega, Joey Richter, Brian Rosenthal, Dylan Saunders, Meredith Stepien, James Tolbert, and Kim Whalen.Learn more and buy your tickets at teamstarkid.com
StarKid Returns Finale Livestream (Part 1) Team StarKid 2022-10-15 | On Friday, October 14 @ 9pm PT, join us for an 18 hour Finale Livestream, where we'll be playing games, answering questions, unlocking fundraising benchmarks, and staying up all night to celebrate and count down to the end of our current BackerKit campaign: StarKid Returns! The stream will last from 9pm PT Friday night, until the campaign ends at 3pm PT on Saturday. It'll be split into two parts. This is part one, and you can find part two (which'll start at 4am on Saturday, October 15) right here: youtube.com/watch?v=QPeAh1dOJ6cIn case you haven't heard, StarKid Returns is our current crowdfunding campaign, through which you can help us produce a whole new season of projects and live events, including: 'The StarKid Jangle Ball' (a concert tour with a holiday twist), 'Nerdy Prudes Must Die' (a teen-slasher-comedy musical set to premiere LIVE next February, then hit YouTube sometime later), and 'StarKid Labs' (a series of experimental projects including a podcast, a one act play reading, and a video anthology show). You can read about StarKid Returns (and back the campaign) right here: teamstarkid.com/starkid-returns-yt-liveAnd if you've already backed the project, we've also introduced add-on rewards! Check those out here: teamstarkid.com/skr-addons-yt-liveYou've only got a few hours left to back the campaign, so check it out! With your help, StarKid Returns!
⏳ Last 48 hours to kickstart the biggest 💫 StarKid season ever!! Team StarKid 2022-10-13 | We’re doing a new concert tour, a new musical, a new podcast, a new series and a new play! But we can’t do it without your help! Back the #StarKidReturns campaign to make it all possible and get some sweet swag in return!http://teamstarkid.com/skr
Nerdy Prudes Must Livestream! Team StarKid 2022-10-10 | WARNING: This stream contains a reading of a story, a tournament discussion, and a rewatch of a video that contain: violence, animal & child death, adult language & situations, dismemberment, decapitation, and other material that some may find disturbing. NO VISUAL GORE, but descriptions of such throughout. Viewer discretion is advised. Return to the tiny town of Hatchetfield with an 8 HOUR LIVESTREAM featuring the cast, crew, and creators. Join us as we look back on the series thus far, and take a peek at the next installment: 'Nerdy Prudes Must Die!' A new teen-slasher-comedy-musical set to premiere LIVE ONSTAGE in Los Angeles, CA February 2023 (then hit YouTube some time later).Throughout the stream we'll be answering questions, addressing fan theories, rewatching a classic Nightmare Time story ('Abstinence Camp'), and reading a brand new one ('Hey, Melissa!'). And as we reach new fundraising benchmarks in StarKid's current BackerKit campaign, we'll be playing songs from some of our upcoming projects: 'Nerdy Prudes,' 'Workin' Boys,' and more! So be sure to check out the StarKid Returns BackerKit here:teamstarkid.com/starkid-returns-yt-liveAnd if you've already backed the project, we've also introduced add-on rewards! Check those out here: teamstarkid.com/skr-addons-yt-live'NERDY PRUDES MUST LIVESTREAM! A Hatchetfield Halloween Party'Schedule of Events:12pm-1pm PT - WELCOME BACK TO HATCHETFIELD - The series creators & cast welcome you to the stream, discuss our upcoming show 'Nerdy Prudes,' and share some unused ideas for Nightmare Time episodes.1pm-3pm PT - LIVE READING OF 'HEY, MELISSA!' - A live reading of the never-before-seen Nightmare Time story: 'Hey, Melissa!' where Paul Matthews and his co-workers are in for a bizarre adventure involving a creep named Freddie and CCRP's bubbly office manager, Melissa. WARNING: Story contains description of violence, animal death, adult language & situations, dismemberment, imprisonment, and other material that some my find disturbing. Viewer discretion advised. As the audio on this stream isn't the best, here is a link to the 'Hey, Melissa!' script, if you'd like to follow along: dropbox.com/s/kc3bikfxriapprv/Hey%2C%20Melissa%21%2010.6.22.pdf?dl=0 3pm-5pm PT - THE HATCHETFIELD DEATH MATCH - A panel of experts (cast, crew & creators) pit HF characters against one another in a bracket-tournament-style discussion to decide once and for all: Who is the deadliest person in Hatchetfield? WARNING: Discussion contains description of violence, decapitation, dismemberment, child death, and other material that some may find disturbing. Viewer discretion advised.5pm-7pm PT - 'ABSTINENCE CAMP' REWATCH - Join the cast, crew & creators for a rewatch of the Nightmare Time 2 stand-out story, 'Abstinence Camp,' where Stephanie Lauter, Grace Chasity, and an assortment of nerdy prudes must fight to survive the fury of Lumber Axe, the Mad Woodsman! Enjoy live commentary, and learn how this story introduced the characters set to star in our upcoming musical, 'Nerdy Prudes Must Die!' WARNING: 'Abstinence Camp' contains descriptions of violence, dismemberment, child death, adult language & situations, and other material that some may find disturbing. Viewer discretion advised.7pm-8pm PT - WIND-DOWN WITH SOME Q&A - The Hatchetfield cast, crew & creators will answer your questions, share behind-the-scenes stories, and wish you all unpleasant dreams!And remember! Along the way, the creators of Hatchetfield will be addressing fan theories, sharing fan art, and YOU'LL be able to reach BackerKit fundraising goals, unlocking song demos from some of our upcoming projects, including 'Nerdy Prudes Must Die,' 'Workin' Boys,' and more!So please join Nick Lang, Matt Lang, Jaime Lyn Beatty, Jeff Blim, Bryce Charles, Matt Dahan, Corey Dorris, Mariah Rose Faith, Paul Gabriel, Angela Giarratana, Jae Hughes, Lauren Lopez, Jon Matteson, Curt Mega, Joey Richter, Dylan Saunders, James Tolbert, and Kim Whalen for a Hatchetfield Halloween Party!
The #StarKidReturns Jangle Ball Livestream! Team StarKid 2022-10-01 | Come and party with us for the StarKid Returns Jangle Ball livestream where Christmas Electricity and Villainous Shenanigans will abound! Don't be a Scrooge, join us for special guests and Q&A as we try to reach the initial BackerKit goal because reaching that base budget is just the beginning! We’ll talk about stretch goals, future livestreams, and all that good stuff. So join us this Sunday for STARKID’S BACK! The SK Returns Kick-Off Livestream.🌟 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠!Become a backer of #StarKidReturns! ➡️ http://teamstarkid.com/starkid-returns-yt-liveMore info about tickets, casting, and all other aspects of the productions will be released as the crowdfunding campaign progresses. We're super excited about this slate that includes a 🪩 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿, a 🤓 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, and a creative incubator where we'll be developing a 🎙 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, a 🎀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, and a 🛸 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀! But they'll all feature the 🎵 music, 😂 comedy, and 💜 heart you've come to love from all of us here at StarKid! We can't do any of this without you! So as a special thank you, we're giving 🎁 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 to 🔁 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 of previous StarKid projects Thanks for pledging to the campaign on BackerKit to help make this next chapter of StarKid bigger and better than ever! 💛#starkids #starkid
WERE BACK! #StarKidReturns Kick-Off Livestream Team StarKid 2022-09-26 | We’re celebrating a tremendous kick-off to StarKid Returns, with special guests, Q&A, and shenanigans abound. Join us as we try to reach the initial BackerKit goal, because reaching that base budget is just the beginning! We’ll talk about stretch goals, future livestreams, and all that good stuff. So join us this Sunday for STARKID’S BACK! The SK Returns Kick-Off Livestream.🌟 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠!Become a backer of #StarKidReturns! ➡️ http://teamstarkid.com/starkid-returns-yt-liveMore info about tickets, casting, and all other aspects of the productions will be released as the crowdfunding campaign progresses. We're super excited about this slate that includes a 🪩 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿, a 🤓 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, and a creative incubator where we'll be developing a 🎙 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, a 🎀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, and a 🛸 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀! But they'll all feature the 🎵 music, 😂 comedy, and 💜 heart you've come to love from all of us here at StarKid! We can't do any of this without you! So as a special thank you, we're giving 🎁 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 to 🔁 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 of previous StarKid projects Thanks for pledging to the campaign on BackerKit to help make this next chapter of StarKid bigger and better than ever! 💛
With your help... STARKID RETURNS! Team StarKid 2022-09-20 | After a few years in cryosleep, 💫 Team StarKid is back and ready to kick it into warp speed with THREE new projects! 🚀 But we can't do it without YOUR help!🌟𝗪𝗜𝗟𝗟 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗠?Become a backer of #StarKidReturns! ➡️ http://teamstarkid.com/starkid-returns-ytWe can't do any of this without you! So as a special thank you, we're giving 🎁 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 to 🔁 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 or✨ 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝟰𝟴 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀! Thanks for pledging to the campaign on BackerKit to help make this next chapter of StarKid bigger and better than ever! 💛 More info about tickets, casting, and all other aspects of the productions will be released as the crowdfunding campaign progresses. We're super excited about this slate that includes a 🪩 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗿, a 🤓 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, and a creative incubator where we'll be developing a 🎙 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, a 🎀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, and a 🛸 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀! But they'll all feature the 🎵 music, 😂 comedy, and 💜 heart you've come to love from all of us here at StarKid! 🪩 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗝𝗔𝗡𝗚𝗟𝗘 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥𝘋𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 2022 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘛𝘉𝘈This holiday season, you are cordially invited to rock out at the StarKid Jangle Ball!! After a decade-long hiatus, we’re hitting the road again! But this year, we’ve been naughty and nice, so we’re delivering an evening of iconic StarKid villain songs AND a concert rendition of A VHS Christmas Carol that you won’t wanna miss!𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀: Corey Lubowich & Brian Holden𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: James Tolbert & Corey Lubowich𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀: Clark Baxtresser & AJ Holmes𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆: James Tolbert𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗲𝗿: Sarah Petty𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: Clark Baxtresser, Jaime Lyn Beatty, Corey Dorris, Brian Holden, AJ Holmes, Lauren Lopez, Curt Mega, Joey Richter, Brian Rosenthal, Dylan Saunders, Meredith Stepien, James Tolbert, Kim Whalen, and more TBA!🤓 𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗬 𝗣𝗥𝗨𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗗𝗜𝗘𝘍𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺 16–𝘍𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘺 25, 2023 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘭 𝘗𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘕𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺𝘸𝘰𝘰𝘥, 𝘊𝘈Nerdy Prudes Must Die is a teen-slasher comedy about a group of geeks and their ghostly tormentor from the creators of The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals and Black Friday. When the biggest losers at Hatchetfield High unwittingly complete an ancient, evil ritual, they unleash an all- powerful, angry spirit with a grudge against nerds. That’s when Stephanie Lauter, Grace Chasity, and a cast of social rejects must fight to save themselves and nerdy prudes everywhere. But can any of them survive the fury of a bully from beyond the grave?𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆: Nick Lang & Matt Lang𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 & 𝗟𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀: Jeff Blim𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: Nick Lang𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿: Dylan Saunders𝗠𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: Matt Dahan𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: Mariah Rose Faith Casillas (Stephanie Lauter), Angela Giarratana (Grace Chasity), and more TBA!🧪 𝗦𝗞 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗦𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 2023We are Team StarKid and we believe in science. Which is why we are launching SK Labs, a place where we can probe the mysteries of our universe through new experimental projects that push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. SK Labs will be a workshop and creative incubator for new ideas, new collaborators, and new formats, the likes of which you’ve never seen before! Because we’re mad! MAD I tell you!!As part of the #StarKidReturns campaign, we’re raising money for three brand new projects to develop in SK Labs and premiere next spring including: an 🛸 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 from Jaime Lyn Beatty and Curt Mega, a 🎀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 by Corey Lubowich directed by Corey Dorris, and a 🎙 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗽𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 from Lauren Lopez!💜 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗔 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗥!Join the #StarKidReturns team! ➡️ http://teamstarkid.com/starkid-returns-yt📹 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗜𝗚𝗡 𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗦𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: Curt Mega𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀: Nick Lang & Corey Lubowich𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆: Eric Carroll𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: Kim Whalen𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗿: Paul Gabriel𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱: Becky Clark𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘂𝗽: Gabby Vega𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿: Nick Lang"𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙆𝙞𝙙 '𝙨 𝘽𝙖𝙘𝙠" 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: Nick Gage“𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙨 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙩𝙮” 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗯𝘆: Clark Baxtresser𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: James Tolbert“𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗱𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴” 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆: Jeff Blim𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴:Jaime Lyn BeattyCorey DorrisMariah Rose FaithPaul GabrielAngela GiarratanaBrian HoldenNick LangLauren LopezCorey LubowichCurt MegaJoey RichterDylan SaundersMeredith StepienJames TolbertKim Whalen#StarKidReturns #TeamStarKid #Crowdfunding #Musical #Theatre #Theater #Comedy #Music
Coming 2023... NERDY PRUDES MUST DIE! Team StarKid 2022-06-11 | 'Nerdy Prudes Must Die' is a new slasher-comedy musical from the creators of 'The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals' and 'Black Friday.' When the biggest losers at Hatchetfield High are being hunted by an angry spirit who hates nerds, Grace Chasity and Stephanie Lauter must fight to save the school. The stage musical will be performed live in Los Angeles in February of 2023, and is part of the #StarKidReturns crowdfunding campaign this fall. Become a backer of #StarKidReturns today! ➡️ http://teamstarkid.com/starkid-returns-yt‘Nerdy Prudes Must Die’ Teaser directed & edited by Curt Mega. The show will feature a book by Nick & Matt Lang, and songs by Jeff Blim. Casting & Production Team TBD. www.teamstarkid.com
NIGHTMARE TIME 2, Ep4: Yellow Jacket Team StarKid 2022-06-11 | Hannah Foster joins a deadly competition for psychic kids, where the reigning champion has his sights set on more than prize money... WARNING: This episode contains adult language, simulated violence, blood, a finger getting cut off (not shown, only described), prop guns, gunshot noises, gory narration, and flashing images. Viewer discretion is advised.🎶 Get the music from this episode! 🎶Available now on iTunes or the StarKid Storeteamstarkid.com/nmt2-albums“YELLOW JACKET”When Hannah Foster has an accident in shop class, she racks up a massive medical bill that her sister/primary care-giver, Lex, has no way to pay. But Hannah’s not like other fifteen-year-olds. She has a gift. A power. An immense psychic ability she can’t control or understand. Desperate for cash, Hannah decides to use her “gift” in a deadly competition that’ll pit her against other psychic kids for a chance to win big. But there are nefarious forces behind these “games.” Does Hannah have the sting it takes to survive? Can she become… the Yellow Jacket?🌟Starring🌟Hannah Foster - Lauren LopezLex Foster - Angela GiarratanaEthan Green - Joey RichterEddie Chiplucky - Curt MegaSpitfire/Sophia - Bryce CharlesCharles, Kid 3 - James TolbertCrowd 1, Test Taker, Kid 1, Sherman Young - Jaime Lyn BeattyAnnouncer - Jeff BlimFrank Pricely, Crowd 2 - Corey DorrisStephanie Lauter, Webby, Woman - Mariah Rose FaithManager, Kid 2 - Jae HughesStopwatch/Daniel - Jon MattesonTom Houston, Bruno, Crew Member - Dylan SaundersBecky Barnes - Kim WhalenOtho - Nick Lang🎬 CREATIVE TEAM 🎬Written by - Nick & Matt LangDirected by - Nick LangProducers - Nick Lang, Matt Lang, Corey Lubowich, Brian HoldenProduction Manager - Paul GabrielMusical Accompaniment - Matt DahanEditors - Matt Lang, Curt Mega, Joey Richter, Jeff Blim, Nick Lang🎶Nightmare Time 2 Theme, Pt. 4🎶 - 0:00:00Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Jaime Lyn Beatty, Jeff Blim, Bryce Charles, Corey Dorris, Mariah Rose Faith, Angela Giarratana, Jae Hughes, Lauren Lopez, Jon Matteson, Curt Mega, Joey Richter, Dylan Saunders, James Tolbert, Kim Whalen🎶Yellow Jacket🎶 - 0:03:19Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Angela GiarratanaMusic Video Directed by - Angela Giarratana, Mariah Rose Faith, Paul GabrielMusic Video Edited by - Josh Fleury🎶Use It Or Lose It🎶 - 0:59:28Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Jaime Lyn BeattyMusic Video Directed by - Shashona Brooks🎶Next Time🎶 - 1:49:19Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Jaime Lyn Beatty, Jeff Blim, Bryce Charles, Corey Dorris, Mariah Rose Faith, Angela Giarratana, Jae Hughes, Lauren Lopez, Jon Matteson, Curt Mega, Joey Richter, Dylan Saunders, James Tolbert, Kim WhalenMusic Video Directed by - Dylan Saunders🎶 Get the music from this episode! 🎶Available now on iTunes or the StarKid Storeteamstarkid.com/nmt2-albums
NIGHTMARE TIME 2, Ep 3: Daddy & Killer Track Team StarKid 2022-06-04 | Frank Pricely learns it's hard out there for a daddy, and Rose seeks Miss Holloway's help when she's cursed by a killer song. WARNING: This episode contains adult language, simulated violence, prop guns, gunshot noises, flashing images, and pet death (from natural causes/old age). Viewer discretion is advised.🎶 Get the music from this episode! 🎶Available now on iTunes or the StarKid Storeteamstarkid.com/nmt2-albumsPart 1 - “Daddy”Frank Pricely is a down-on-his luck toy store owner. As his business is slowly crushed by giant, online retailers, Frank struggles to make ends meet. His only loyal customer is a spoiled-rotten man-child named Sherman Young. When Frank hits it off with Sherman’s rich, widowed mother (Sheila), he sees a golden opportunity to save Toy Zone… by marrying Sheila and becoming Sherman’s daddy! But Frank soon discovers there’s more to the Youngs than meets the eye, and that being the daddy isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.🌟Starring🌟Corey Dorris - Frank PricelySherman Young, Sheila Young, Marco - Jaime Lyn BeattyLex Foster - Angela GiarratanaMiss Holloway, Becky Barnes - Kim WhalenTed Spankoffski, Vet - Joey RichterMan In A Hurry - Jeff BlimPart 2 - “Killer Track”It’s been spread online, at parties, in the backs of beat-up, old vans… the song… The Killer Track. Hear it, and seven days later you die. But it’s just an urban legend, right? Rose is about to find out. When she’s played the song by an alluring stranger, she can’t escape the haunting tune. With time running out, Rose seeks help from a kindly social worker named Duke and a mysterious woman with strange powers, Miss Holloway. Her craft put to the ultimate test, can Miss Holloway save Rose (and all of Hatchetfield) from the Killer Track?🌟Starring🌟Miss Holloway - Kim WhalenRose - Bryce CharlesDoug “Duke” Keane - Curt MegaKale, Assistant, Nurse 2 - Jae HughesThrash, Ted Spankoffski - Joey RichterSkud - Jeff BlimMayor Solomon Lauter, Russ - Corey DorrisCourtney, Honey Seller - Lauren LopezAnnouncer, Nurse 1, Audio Guy, Technician - James TolbertBeth, Sheila Young, Deb - Jaime Lyn BeattyHailey - Angela GiarratanaWoman, Alice - Mariah Rose Faith🎬 CREATIVE TEAM 🎬Written by - Nick & Matt LangDirected by - Nick LangProducers - Nick Lang, Matt Lang, Corey Lubowich, Brian HoldenProduction Manager - Paul GabrielMusical Accompaniment - Matt DahanEditors - Nick Lang & Matt Lang (Daddy), Matt Lang & Curt Mega (Killer Track)'The Black Book' Created by - Meg Lloyd🎶Nightmare Time 2 Theme, Pt. 3🎶 - 0:00:00Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Jaime Lyn Beatty, Jeff Blim, Bryce Charles, Corey Dorris, Mariah Rose Faith, Angela Giarratana, Jae Hughes, Lauren Lopez, Jon Matteson, Curt Mega, Joey Richter, Dylan Saunders, James Tolbert, Kim WhalenPART ONE: DADDY - 0:03:03🎶Young At Heart🎶 - 0:03:21Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Jeff BlimMusic Video Directed by - Jaime Lyn BeattyPART TWO: KILLER TRACK - 1:07:00🎶Killer Track🎶 - 1:26:35Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Jeff BlimMusic Video Directed by - Curt Mega🎶Run Away With Me🎶 - 1:57:27Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Kim WhalenMusic Video Directed by - Curt Mega🎶Nightmare Time Theme Remix (Needy Beast Version)🎶 - 2:07:00Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Joey Richter, Jeff BlimMusic Video Directed by - Jeff Blim🎶 Get the music from this episode! 🎶Available now on iTunes or the StarKid Storeteamstarkid.com/nmt2-albums
NIGHTMARE TIME 2, Ep 2: Perkys Buds & Abstinence Camp Team StarKid 2022-05-28 | Emma & Ziggs fight for their pot farm, and some Nerdy Prudes take on the unstoppable slasher Lumber-Axe.🎶 Get the music from this episode! 🎶Available now on iTunes or the StarKid Storeteamstarkid.com/nmt2-albumsWARNING: This episode contains prop guns, gun shot sounds, adult language, adult situations, simulated violence, drug-related humor, vomiting sounds, and gory descriptions. Viewer discretion is advised. 🌿Part 1 - “Perky’s Bud’s”🌿It’s finally happened. Emma Perkins has her pot farm… and it’s glorious. The only problem? Those checkered-tail nighthawks that keep eating her weed! As the Hatchetfield Honey Festival approaches, Emma and her farmhand/graphic designer, Ziggs, fight to protect Perky’s Buds from malevolent forces who’ll stop at nothing to destroy the farm… or claim it for their own.🌟Starring🌟Lauren Lopez - Emma PerkinsJae Hughes - ZiggsJoey Richter - EzekielDylan Saunders - Bob Metzger, IssacJon Matteson - Carl Metzger, Nighthawk 2James Tolbert - Lars Metzger, Nighthawk 3Angela Giarratana - Grace ChasityJeff Blim - Gabe Nick Lang - Louie Metzger, Nighthawk 1, Officer🙏Part 2 - “Abstinence Camp”🙏Some kids dread it. Others look forward to it all year. That’s right… Abstinence Camp. Where Hatchetfield’s youth are sent to “Just. Say. No!” When nerdy prude Grace Chasity inadvertently starts a rumor about cool & popular Stephanie Lauter, the two find themselves stuck together for the summer. Along with a cast of kooky counselors and fellow campers, they discover the terrible secret of these woods. That something… or someone watches over them. Someone who punishes those that do not abstain. Someone who lumbers. Someone… with an axe!🌟Starring🌟Mariah Rose Faith - Stephanie LauterAngela Giarratana - Grace ChasityJon Matteson - Boy JerryKim Whalen - Girl JeriCorey Dorris - Mayor Solomon Lauter, Counselor 2, Camper 2Jeff Blim - GabeLauren Lopez - MaryJames Tolbert - NoahBryce Charles - Counselor 1, Camper 1Joey Richter - Ted SpankoffskiNick Lang - Peter Spankoffski🎬 CREATIVE TEAM 🎬Written by - Nick & Matt LangDirected by - Nick LangProducers - Nick Lang, Corey Lubowich, Brian HoldenProduction Manager - Paul GabrielMusical Accompaniment - Matt DahanEditor - Matt Lang (Perky's Buds), Nick Lang (Abstinence Camp)🎹Musical Numbers🎹🎶Nightmare Time 2 Theme, Pt. 2🎶 - 0:00:00Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Jaime Lyn Beatty, Jeff Blim, Bryce Charles, Corey Dorris, Mariah Rose Faith, Angela Giarratana, Jae Hughes, Lauren Lopez, Jon Matteson, Curt Mega, Joey Richter, Dylan Saunders, James Tolbert, Kim Whalen🎶Perky's Buds🎶 - 0:56:18Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Jae Hughes, Joey RichterMusic Video Directed by - Joey Richter🎶Axe Man🎶 - 0:58:55Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Corey Dorris, Bryce CharlesMusic Video Directed by - Curt Mega🎶Virginity Rocks🎶 - 1:11:31Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Jon Matteson, Kim WhalenMusic Video Directed by - Lauren Lopez😱 ABOUT NIGHTMARE TIME 2 😱Return to Hatchetfield for a new season of spine-tingling tales. Six scary stories over four frightening episodes, premiering right here on YouTube each Friday over the next four weeks. Tune in next week for Episode 3, featuring the stories DADDY and KILLER TRACK!🎶 Get the music from this episode! 🎶Available now on iTunes or the StarKid Storeteamstarkid.com/nmt2-albums
NIGHTMARE TIME 2, Ep1: Honey Queen Team StarKid 2022-05-21 | Linda Monroe takes on a murderous barista in a fight for the crown of Honey Queen: The Sweetest Woman In Hatchetfield.🐝 Episode 1: HONEY QUEEN 🐝WARNING: This episode contains adult language, simulated violence, gunshot sounds, death by strangulation, and adult situations. Viewer discretion is advised. It’s that time of year again… time for the Hatchetfield Honey Festival! And, of course, the whole town is wondering, “Who will be crowned this year’s Honey Queen?” When upper-crust socialite Linda Monroe sets her sights on the crown, she makes an enemy of cutthroat barista Zoey Chambers. Soon, what’s meant to be a pleasant pageant becomes a bloody nightmare as the two bitter rivals lie, cheat, steal, and kill their way to the top. It’s a battle to the death for the coveted throne of the Honey Queen.🎶 GET THE MUSIC FROM THIS EPISODE! 🎶Available now on iTunes or the StarKid Storeteamstarkid.com/nightmare-time-2#music😱 ABOUT NIGHTMARE TIME 2 😱Return to Hatchetfield for a new season of spine-tingling tales. Six scary stories over four frightening episodes, premiering right here on YouTube each Friday over the next four weeks. Tune in next week for Episode 2, featuring the stories PERKY'S BUDS and ABSTINENCE CAMP!🌟 STARRING 🌟Lauren Lopez - Linda MonroeMariah Rose Faith - Zoey ChambersDylan Saunders - Gerald MonroeNick Lang - Professor Henry HidgensJeff Blim - Officer Sam Sweetly, Trent Monroe, Sea CaptainJames Tolbert - River Monroe, TrevorJon Matteson - Roman Murray, Paul MatthewsJoey Richter - Dan Reynolds, Malone, Homeless Man, Obnoxious TeenCorey Dorris - Seaton Monroe, Man in SeatCurt Mega - Jordan Monroe, Zach ChambersKim Whalen - Volunteer I, LizBryce Charles - Volunteer 2, JudithAngela Giarratana - Martha, HaileyJaime Lyn Beatty - Mary, Mima ChambersJae Hughes - Clerk🎬 CREATIVE TEAM 🎬Written by - Nick & Matt LangDirected by - Nick LangProducers - Nick Lang, Corey Lubowich, Brian HoldenProduction Manager - Paul GabrielMusical Accompaniment - Matt DahanEditor - Nick Lang🎵 Honey Queen 🎵 Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Jeff Blim🎵 Latte Hatte 🎵 Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Mariah Rose Faith🎵 Queen B 🎵 Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Lauren LopezMusic Video Directed by - Corey Lubowich🎵 Nibbly Ditty 🎵 Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Curt Mega, Dylan Saunders, & James Tolbert🎵 Nightmare Time 2 Theme 🎵 Song Written by - Jeff BlimPerformed by - Jaime Lyn Beatty, Jeff Blim, Bryce Charles, Corey Dorris, Mariah Rose Faith, Angela Giarratana, Jae Hughes, Lauren Lopez, Jon Matteson, Curt Mega, Joey Richter, Dylan Saunders, James Tolbert, Kim Whalen🎶 Get the music from this episode! 🎶Available now on iTunes or the StarKid Storeteamstarkid.com/nightmare-time-2#music
NIGHTMARE TIME 2 (YouTube Trailer) Team StarKid 2022-05-13 | The wait is over… NIGHTMARE TIME 2 is coming to YouTube!Return to Hatchetfield for a new season of spine-tingling tales. Six scary stories over four frightening episodes, premiering right here on YouTube each Friday night over the next four weeks. Featuring the stories:May 20 (5pm PT) - Ep1 - ‘Honey Queen’May 27 (5pm PT) - Ep2 - ‘Perky’s Buds’ & ‘Abstinence Camp’June 3 (5pm PT) - Ep3 - ‘Daddy’ & ‘Killer Track’June 10 (5pm PT) - Ep4 - ‘Yellow Jacket’And if you want a sneak peek at the season, you can download the entire cast album RIGHT NOW at: teamstarkid.com/nmt2-albumsNIGHTMARE TIME 2 features stories written by Nick & Matt Lang, with songs by Jeff Blim, scoring by Matt Dahan, and music videos by a collection of special guest directors. The season is produced by Nick & Matt Lang, Corey Lubowich, and Brian Holden. Paul Gabriel is the show's production manager, and the season stars:Jaime Lyn BeattyJeff BlimMariah Rose Faith CasillasBryce CharlesCorey DorrisAngela GiarratanaJae HughesNick LangLauren LopezJon MattesonCurt MegaJoey RichterDylan SaundersJames TolbertKim Whalen Cower in fear. Scream in terror. Howl in despair… For NIGHTMARE TIME has finally come!
A New Musical (That Is NOT High School Musical) from the Tin Can Bros Team StarKid 2022-03-09 | 🎼 Theatre kids, unite! It's time to get warmed up for the staged concert reading of "This Could Be On Broadway," a new musical about a high school musical from StarKid alum Lauren Lopez, Joey Richter, Brian Rosenthal, Corey Lubowich & Clark Baxtresser!🎭 From our friends the Tin Can Bros, creators of “Spies Are Forever” and "Solve It Squad," comes a new comedy musical about a group of horny high school students mounting their spring musical and the shenanigans that ensue. From callbacks to the cast party, the stage is a battleground where egos flare, showmances rage, and the only option is to option up! Think of it like "A Chorus Line" meets "Spelling Bee" meets "Pen15"… all with that signature Tin Can Bros absurdity!🎉 On March 12th at 2pm pt, be the first audiences ever to experience this new musical!🎟 Livestream Digital Tickets for the Filmed Staged Concert Reading are on sale now: tincanbros.com/tickets🔁 Can't make it at 2pm? We got you! All tickets include 72 hours to replay the stream.📖 Book: Lauren Lopez, Brian Rosenthal, Joey Richter, & Corey Lubowich🎶 Music & Lyrics: Clark Baxtresser🎬 Director: Corey Lubowich🌟 The cast features StarKid favs including James Tolbert, Bryce Charles, Esther Fallick, Lauren Lopez, Brian Rosenthal, & Joey Richter!
VHS CHRISTMAS CAROL: LIVE! (Digital Ticket Trailer) Team StarKid 2021-12-25 | Get your Digital Ticket today! On sale through Jan 1, 2022.www.teamstarkid.com/ticketsStarKid is back with a synth-elating new musical! Experience the classic holiday tale like never before with a rocking 80’s score and an interactive livestream show hosted by the party man himself, Fezziwig! It’s sure to be the best holiday party of the past, present, AND future!Each digital ticket show features:🎉 Fezziwig Preshow Party🎄 VHS Christmas Carol: Live! Performance💬 Cast & Crew Talkback🎉 FEZZIWIG PRESHOW PARTYEvery show featured the one and only Fezziwig as he entertained livestream viewers with interactive games, music, and prizes! Some viewers even got the opportunity to join the virtual stage before cast members competed to earn the coveted title of Employee of the Month!Employee of the Month ContendersShow #1: Joey Richter & Lauren LopezShow #2: Corey Dorris, Meredith Stepien, & Brian HoldenShow #3: Jaime Lyn Beatty & Nick GageShow #4: Brian Rosenthal & Janaya Mahealani Jones🎄 VHS CHRISTMAS CAROL: LIVE! PERFORMANCEEnjoy the live captured performance of our presentation of VHS Christmas Carol: Live! from the Bourbon Room in Hollywood, California!💬 CAST & CREW TALKBACKSEach show also featured a cast & crew talkback where they took questions from the viewers about the experience of working on the show!Talkback ParticipantsShow #1: Clark Baxtresser, Jaime Lyn Beatty, Jamie Burns, Brian Holden, AJ Holmes, Janaya Mahealani Jones, Lauren Lopez, Corey Lubowich, Sarah Petty, Joey Richter, Brian Rosenthal, Dylan Saunders, Meredith Stepien, & James TolbertShow #2: Jaime Lyn Beatty, Corey Dorris, Ilana Elroi, Brian Holden, AJ Holmes, Lauren Lopez, Corey Lubowich, Joey Richter, Dylan Saunders, Meredith Stepien, & James TolbertShow #3: Clark Baxtresser, Jamie Burns, Nick Gage, Brian Holden, AJ Holmes, Corey Lubowich, Joey Richter, Brian Rosenthal, & Meredith StepienShow #4: Clark Baxtresser, Jaime Lyn Beatty, Ilana Elroi, AJ Holmes, Lauren Lopez, Corey Lubowich, Joey Richter, Dylan Saunders, & James Tolbert🌟 CREDITSWriter – Clark Baxtresser (he/him)Director – Corey Lubowich (he/him)Based on “A Christmas Carol” by Charles DickensCASTScrooge – Dylan Saunders (he/him)Narrator – Clark Baxtresser (he/him)Marley – Meredith Stepien (she/they)Christmas Past – Jaime Lyn Beatty (she/her)Christmas Present – James Tolbert (he/him)Christmas Future – Jamie Burns (she/her)Belle – Janaya Mahealani Jones (she/her)Fezziwig – AJ Holmes (he/him)Young Scrooge – Brian Rosenthal (he/him)Fred – Corey Dorris (he/him)Bob Cratchit – Joey Richter (he/him)Emily Cratchit – Lauren Lopez (she/her)Tiny Tim – Brian Holden (he/him)Understudies – Curt Mega (he/him) &Kim Whalen (she/her)PRODUCTION TEAMProducers – Corey Lubowich (he/him) & Brian Holden (he/him)Associate Producers – Jaime Lyn Beatty (she/her) & Dylan Saunders (he/him)Choreography/Assistant Director – James Tolbert (he/him)Music Production – Tomek Miernowski (he/they)Costume Design – June Saito (she/her)Lighting Design – Sarah Petty (she/her)Sound Engineer – Ilana Elroi (she/her)Stage Manager – Angela Kiessel (she/her)Keyboard 1 – Clark Baxtresser (he/him)Keyboard 2 – Nick Gage (he/him)Guitar – Tomek Miernowski (he/they)🎟️ DIGITAL TICKET INFO*For a limited time through January 1, 2022, this Digital Ticket is available to those who could not attend the show in person or watch the livestream.*After you purchase the Digital Ticket, you have 30 days to begin streaming. Once you click play, you'll have 72 hours until access with your Digital Ticket expires.*Each digital ticket features the same live captured performance of VHS Christmas Carol: Live!, but different Fezziwig Preshow Parties and different Cast & Crew Talkbacks!
⚡️Christmas Electricity!⚡️ (VHS CHRISTMAS CAROL PREVIEW 📼🎄👻) Team StarKid 2021-11-27 | It's that time of year again! So we're spreading some ⚡️Christmas Electricity⚡️ with this throwback clip to last year's production of VHS CHRISTMAS CAROL. Like what you see? Then check out VHS CHRISTMAS CAROL: LIVE! on stage in Los Angeles this December, or online with a digital ticket!🎟️ TICKETS & MORE INFO:http://teamstarkid.com/vhs-christmas-carol-live🎉 LIVE PERFORMANCES LOS ANGELES:December 9 – 8:00PMDecember 10 – 7:00PM & 9:30PMDecember 11 – 7:00PM & 9:30PM💻 LIVESTREAM PERFORMANCES:December 17 – 9:00PM ESTDecember 18 – 2:00PM & 10:00PM ESTDecember 19 – 3:00PM EST🎧GET THE CAST ALBUM📀iTunes: http://www.teamstarkid.com/vhscc-album-itunes🛍SK Store: http://www.teamstarkid.com/vhscc-album-skstore🍎Apple Music: http://www.teamstarkid.com/vhscc-album-applemusic🥝Spotify: http://www.teamstarkid.com/vhscc-album-spotify🎶 CAST & CREATIVE TEAMWriter – Clark Baxtresser (he/him)Based on "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens Director – Corey Lubowich (he/him)Scrooge – Dylan Saunders (he/him)Narrator – Clark Baxtresser (he/him)Marley – Meredith Stepien (she/they)Christmas Past – Jaime Lyn Beatty (she/her)Christmas Present – James Tolbert (he/him)Christmas Future – Jamie Burns (she/her)Belle – Janaya Mahealani Jones (she/her)Fezziwig – AJ Holmes (he/him)Young Scrooge – Brian Rosenthal (he/him)Fred – Corey Dorris (he/him)Bob Cratchit – Joey Richter (he/him)Emily Cratchit – Lauren Lopez (she/her)Tiny Tim – Brian Holden (he/him)Understudies – Curt Mega (he/him) & Kim Whalen (she/her)Producers – Corey Lubowich (he/him) & Brian Holden (he/him)Associate Producers – Jaime Lyn Beatty (she/her) & Dylan Saunders (he/him)Choreography/Assistant Director – James Tolbert (he/him)Music Production – Tomek Miernowski (he/they)Costume Design – June Saito (she/her)Lighting Design – Sarah Petty (she/her)Sound Engineer – Ilana Elroi (she/her)Stage Manager – Angela Kiessel (she/her)Keyboard 1 – Clark Baxtresser (he/him)Keyboard 2 – Nick Gage (he/him)Guitar – Tomek Miernowski (he/they)🎬 VIDEO CREDITSComposer – Clark Baxtresser (he/him)Director – Corey Lubowich (he/him)Scrooge – Dylan Saunders (he/him)Christmas Present – James Tolbert (he/him)Fred – Corey Dorris (he/him)Party Guests – Holmes (he/him), Lauren Lopez (she/her), & Brian Holden (he/him)
A New StarKid Stage Musical for the Holidays! 📼🎄👻 Team StarKid 2021-11-15 | Join StarKid at the Bourbon Room this holiday season for a synth-elating return to live theatre with VHS Christmas Carol: Live! Jam out to the rocking 80’s score in an immersive concert experience and interactive show hosted by the party man himself, Fezziwig! It’s sure to be the best holiday party of the past, present, AND future!🌟 TICKETS:On Stage: On sale now!Online: On sale soon!🎟️ TICKETS, MORE INFO, AND ANSWERS TO FAQ:http://teamstarkid.com/vhs-christmas-carol-live🎉 ATTEND THE PARTY IN PERSON:December 9 – 8:00PMDecember 10 – 7:00PM & 9:30PMDecember 11 – 7:00PM & 9:30PM💻 ATTEND THE PARTY ONLINE:December 17 – 9:00PM ESTDecember 18 – 2:00PM & 10:00PM ESTDecember 19 – 3:00PM EST🎶 CAST & CREATIVE TEAMWriter – Clark Baxtresser (he/him)Based on "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens Director – Corey Lubowich (he/him)Scrooge – Dylan Saunders (he/him)Narrator – Clark Baxtresser (he/him)Marley – Meredith Stepien (she/they)Christmas Past – Jaime Lyn Beatty (she/her)Christmas Present – James Tolbert (he/him)Christmas Future – Jamie Burns (she/her)Belle – Janaya Mahealani Jones (she/her)Fezziwig – AJ Holmes (he/him)Young Scrooge – Brian Rosenthal (he/him)Fred – Corey Dorris (he/him)Bob Cratchit – Joey Richter (he/him)Emily Cratchit – Lauren Lopez (she/her)Tiny Tim – Brian Holden (he/him)Understudies – Curt Mega (he/him) & Kim Whalen (she/her)Producers – Corey Lubowich (he/him) & Brian Holden (he/him)Associate Producers – Jaime Lyn Beatty (she/her) & Dylan Saunders (he/him)Choreography/Assistant Director – James Tolbert (he/him)Music Production – Tomek Miernowski (he/they)Costume Design – June Saito (she/her)Lighting Design – Sarah Petty (she/her)Sound Engineer – Ilana Elroi (she/her)Stage Manager – Angela Kiessel (she/her)Keyboard 1 – Clark Baxtresser (he/him)Keyboard 2 – Nick Gage (he/him)Guitar – Tomek Miernowski (he/they)
Coming Soon... NIGHTMARE TIME 2! Team StarKid 2021-10-08 | Get digital tickets for the new season at teamstarkid.comYou thought you were safe… that the nightmare was over… but somehow you’ve wandered back to that tiny town at the edge of reality, where eldritch forces wait to swallow you whole! No use running. One way or another… NIGHTMARE TIME is gonna get you!Welcome back to Hatchetfield for a brand new season of spine-tingling tales. Six scary stories over four frightening episodes, ‘NIGHTMARE TIME 2’ takes you further into a world where evil things grow in strange woods. Where secret societies worship dark masters. Where even a song can kill. Join Linda Monroe, Frank Pricely, Lex Foster, an entire cast of bizarre beings and nerdy prudes both old and new. Cower in fear. Scream in terror. Howl in despair… For ‘NIGHTMARE TIME 2’ has come!Featuring the stories: Oct 23 - Ep 1 - ‘Honey Queen’ Oct 30 - Ep 2 - ‘Perky’s Buds’ & ‘Abstinence Camp’ Nov 6 - Ep 3 - ‘Daddy’ & ‘Killer Track’ Nov 13 - Ep 4 - ‘Yellow Jacket’NIGHTMARE TIME 2 features stories written by Nick & Matt Lang, with songs by Jeff Blim. The season stars:Jaime Lyn BeattyJeff BlimBryce CharlesCorey DorrisMariah Rose FaithAngela GiarratanaJae HughesLauren LopezJon MattesonCurt MegaJoey RichterDylan SaundersJames TolbertKim Whalen
A New Musical About A Musical from the Tin Can Bros... Team StarKid 2021-08-12 | 🎼 Where are all the theatre kids at!? StarKid alum Lauren Lopez, Joey Richter, Brian Rosenthal, Corey Lubowich & Clark Baxtresser are creating a New Comedy Musical about horny teens mounting their high school musical 🎭Get off TikTok and Back Now on Kickstarter 💸➡️ http://thiscouldbeonbroadway.comWritten and produced by the creative team behind "Spies Are Forever," "This Could Be On Broadway" explores the emotional turbulence and existential reckoning of high school students mounting their spring musical. From callbacks to the cast party, the stage will become a battleground for teenage aspirations and delusions, as romance emerges, egos flare, identities are threatened, and songs are poorly riffed. Think of it like "A Chorus Line" meets "Spelling Bee" meets "Wet Hot American Summer"… all with that signature Tin Can Bros absurdity!
NIGHTMARE TIME, Ep 3: Janes A Car & The Witch In The Web Team StarKid 2021-02-14 | Tom Houston's car is possessed by a ghost, and Hannah Foster needs help driving a witch from her nightmares. ‘Jane’s A Car’ - Tom Houston finds that the ghost of his wife, Jane, is trapped inside a 1986 Fox-Body Mustang. After a year and a half of being stuck as a car, Jane wants out.and ’The Witch In The Web’ - When Hannah Foster is plagued by terrible dreams of an evil Witch, she must seek the help of a mysterious new friend, Miss Holloway, to escape 'nightmare time.' WARNING: The stories featured in 'Nightmare Time' contain mature themes, adult language, and violence.Get the NIGHTMARE TIME Album on iTunes: music.apple.com/album/1551629370?app=itunesOr on our website (where you can also get a Wiggly doll, as featured in 'Black Friday,' while supplies last): starkid.annarbortees.comStories written by Nick & Matt Lang, with songs by Jeff Blim, and musical accompaniment by Matt Dahan. Series technical supervisor is Corey Lubowich. Starring (in alphabetical order):Jaime Lyn BeattyJeff BlimCorey DorrisMariah Rose FaithAngela GiarratanaLauren LopezRobert ManionJon MattesonCurt MegaKendall NicoleJoey RichterDylan SaundersJames TolbertKim WhalenNightmare Time Episode 3 was originally read live on October 24, 2020.
NIGHTMARE TIME, Ep 2: Forever and Always & Time Bastard Team StarKid 2021-02-14 | When Emma & Paul get married, dark secrets emerge. Meanwhile, Ted Spankoffski travels through time to horrific ends.‘Forever & Always’ - When Emma Perkins & Paul Matthews get hitched, dark secrets from Emma's past resurface to threaten the couple's marriage... and their lives.and ’Time Bastard’ - Ted, the office slime-ball from CCRP, discovers he has the power to travel through time. When he uses that power for his own benefit, all hell breaks loose. WARNING: The stories featured in 'Nightmare Time' contain mature themes, adult language, and violence.Get the NIGHTMARE TIME Album on iTunes: music.apple.com/album/1551629370?app=itunesOr on our website (where you can also get a Wiggly doll, as featured in 'Black Friday,' while supplies last): starkid.annarbortees.comStories written by Nick & Matt Lang, with songs by Jeff Blim, and musical accompaniment by Matt Dahan. Series technical supervisor is Corey Lubowich. Starring (in alphabetical order):Jaime Lyn BeattyJeff BlimCorey DorrisMariah Rose FaithAngela GiarratanaLauren LopezRobert ManionJon MattesonCurt MegaKendall NicoleJoey RichterDylan SaundersJames TolbertKim WhalenNightmare Time Episode 2 was originally read live on October 17, 2020.
NIGHTMARE TIME Eps 2 & 3 Coming VALENTINES DAY! Team StarKid 2021-02-03 | NIGHTMARE TIME Episodes 2 & 3 are coming to YouTube this Valentine's Day (2-14-2021)! Ahead of the episodes' release, the 'Nightmare Time' Album (containing all 11 nightmarish tunes from Season 1) will be available for purchase on Monday, February 8th (2-8-2021). Also on Monday (2-8-2021), a new batch of Wiggly dolls (as featured in 'Black Friday') will go up for sale at www.teamstarkid.com. Supplies are limited, so get 'em while they last.'Nightmare Time' Episodes 2 & 3 feature four tales of terror from the tiny town of Hatchetfield, including:Episode 2‘Forever & Always’ - When Emma Perkins & Paul Matthews get hitched, dark secrets from Emma's past resurface to threaten the couple's marriage... and their lives.and ’Time Bastard’ - Ted, the office slime-ball from CCRP, discovers he has the power to travel through time. When he uses that power for his own benefit, all hell breaks loose. Episode 3 ‘Jane’s A Car’ - Tom Houston finds that the ghost of his wife, Jane, is trapped inside a 1986 Fox-Body Mustang. After a year and a half of being stuck as a car, Jane wants out.and ’The Witch In The Web’ - When Hannah Foster is plagued by terrible dreams of an evil Witch, she must seek the help of a mysterious new friend, Miss Holloway, to escape 'nightmare time.'WARNING: The stories featured in 'Nightmare Time' contain mature themes, adult language, and violence.Stories written by Nick & Matt Lang, with songs by Jeff Blim, and musical accompaniment by Matt Dahan. Starring (in alphabetical order):Jaime Lyn BeattyJeff BlimCorey DorrisMariah Rose FaithAngela GiarratanaLauren LopezRobert ManionJon MattesonCurt MegaKendall NicoleJoey RichterDylan SaundersJames TolbertKim Whalen
A VHS Christmas Carol Preview Team StarKid 2020-12-25 | Anyone else visited by 3 spirits last night? Just us? Well then, check out the documentary we've put together about our experience.👻🎄👻🎄👻Join StarKid for a new holiday tradition blending Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with 80’s music videos into a synth-elating Live Visual Album experience! This musical reimagining of the classic tale from composer Clark Baxtresser features and all-star(kid) cast serving up vibes from Christmases past, an escape from Christmas present, and a cutting edge blend of live and filmed performances straight out of Christmas future! Directed by Corey Lubowich.🎟 GET A DIGITAL TICKET - $12Watch for a limited time before it goes back into the StarKid vault December 30, 2020http://teamstarkid.com/tickets🎶 GET THE CAST RECORDING📲 iTunes Storeitunes.apple.com/album/id1543679465?app=itunes&at=1010lnM3&itscg=30200&itsct=toolbox_linkbuilder&ls=1👕 StarKid Merch Storestarkid.annarbortees.com/products/a-vhs-christmas-carol🎭 Featuring: Clark Baxtresser as NARRATORDylan Saunders as SCROOGEJoey Richter as BOB CRATCHITCorey Dorris as FREDMeredith Stepien as JACOB MARLEYJaime Lyn Beatty as CHRISTMAS PASTBrian Rosenthal as YOUNG SCROOGEBritney Coleman as BELLEAJ Holmes as FEZZIWIGJames Tolbert as CHRISTMAS PRESENTLauren Lopez as EMILY CRATCHITJamie Burns as CHRISTMAS FUTUREAli Gordon as TURKEY BOYBrian Holden as TINY TIM❓ FAQsIs A VHS Christmas Carol a play? Is it a film?-A VHS Christmas Carol is a hybrid multimedia performance that combines aspects of live theatre with film and music videos.Is A VHS Christmas Carol a musical? -Yes! It's a mini-musical/concept album that tells the story of A Christmas Carol through a series of songs performed by actors playing the characters.How long is the show?-Approximately 45 minutes.Is the show captioned? -YesWill A VHS Christmas Carol be released on YouTube, DVD, or Digital Download?-There are no plans to release this version of the show beyond Digital Tickets.Will there be a studio album for A VHS Christmas Carol?-Yes! It’s out now!Will the album of A VHS Christmas Carol be released on Spotify/Apple Music?-Like all StarKid albums, the album will be available for purchase at first through our store as well as iTunes, and then will go to Spotify and other streaming services after about a year.What is a Digital Ticket?-A Digital Ticket gives you access to watch the show on demand after the live performances.How do Digital Tickets work?-After you purchase a Digital Ticket, you have 30 days to begin streaming the show. Once you click play, you'll have 72 hours until your Digital Ticket expires. How many times can I watch the Digital Ticket?-You can watch as many times as you like during your 72 hours.When/how long will Digital Tickets be available?-Digital Tickets will be available for purchase starting December 14 through December 30, 2020.What if I have an issue with the Digital Ticket?-Please first check your spam folder for your receipt and link to watch the show (this is usually the main issue people have). You can also log into/create an account on Gumroad with the email used to purchase the digital ticket and you can access the video there as well. If you’re still having issues after trying both of these steps, please contact us.
Bah Humbug! StarKid Presents: A VHS CHRISTMAS CAROL Team StarKid 2020-12-06 | Join StarKid for a new holiday tradition blending Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with 80’s music videos into a synth-elating Live Visual Album experience! This reimagining of the classic tale from composer Clark Baxtresser features and all-star(kid) cast serving up vibes from Christmases past, an escape from Christmas present, and a cutting edge blend of live and filmed performances straight out of Christmas future! Directed by Corey Lubowich.TICKETS: http://teamstarkid.com/ticketsLIVESTREAM PERFORMANCES: DECEMBER 11-13, 2020DIGITAL TICKETS: December 14-30, 2020Featuring: Clark Baxtresser as NARRATORDylan Saunders as SCROOGEJoey Richter as BOB CRATCHITCorey Dorris as FREDMeredith Stepien as JACOB MARLEYJaime Lyn Beatty as CHRISTMAS PASTBrian Rosenthal as YOUNG SCROOGEBritney Coleman as BELLEAJ Holmes as FEZZIWIGJames Tolbert as CHRISTMAS PRESENTLauren Lopez as EMILY CRATCHITJamie Burns as CHRISTMAS FUTUREAli Gordon as TURKEY BOYBrian Holden as TINY TIMPERFORMANCES:Friday, December 11US: 6 PM PST – 8 PM CST – 9 PM ESTAUS: 1 PM AEDT (SATURDAY)Saturday, December 12US: 11 AM PST – 1 PM CST – 2 PM ESTEUR: 7 PM GMT – 8 PM CETSaturday, December 12US: 7 PM PST – 9 PM CST – 10 PM ESTAUS: 2 PM AEDT (SUNDAY)Sunday, December 13US: 1 PM PST – 3 PM CST – 4 PM ESTEUR: 9 PM GMT – 10 PM CETAUS: 8 AM AEDT (MONDAY)FAQ: THE SHOWIs A VHS Christmas Carol a play? Is it a film?-A VHS Christmas Carol is a hybrid multimedia performance that combines aspects of live theatre with film and music videos. In a similar way to how Grease: Live created a live movie, we’re creating a live visual album through a combination of live and precaptured performances.Is A VHS Christmas Carol a musical? -Yes/sort of! This is a concept album that tells the story of A Christmas Carol exclusively through a series of songs, performed by actors playing the characters.How long is the show?-Approximately 45 minutes.Will the show be captioned? -YesWill A VHS Christmas Carol be released on YouTube, DVD, or Digital Download? -There are no plans to release this beyond Livestream or Digital Tickets.Will there be a studio album for A VHS Christmas Carol?-Yes!Will the album of A VHS Christmas Carol be released on Spotify/Apple Music? -Like all StarKid albums, the album will be available for purchase at first through our store as well as iTunes, and then will go to Spotify and other streaming services after about a year.FAQ: LIVESTREAM TICKETSWhat’s a Livestream Ticket?-A Livestream ticket gives you access to watch the show live! You’ll log onto Looped to view the show when it’s live!What is the difference between the show times?/Are they rebroadcasts of the same performance?-We’ll broadcast and perform the show 4 separate times! It won’t be a rebroadcast, so each one is bound to be a little different.What if I am unable watch live because of work/school/time zones?-Then do not buy a Live Stream ticket. Instead, buy a Digital Ticket for on demand viewing! (Please note that we are unable to refund or exchange Livestream tickets)What if I start watching late/have to stop early? -Like an in person show, the show must go on! You are not able to rewind or return later to watch a Livestream Ticket.Is there a limit of how many Livestream Tickets will be available?-Nope!FAQ: DIGITAL TICKETSWhat is a Digital Ticket?-A Digital Ticket gives you access to watch the show on demand after the live performances.How do Digital Tickets work?-After you purchase a Digital Ticket, you have 30 days to begin streaming the show. Once you click play, you'll have 72 hours until your Digital Ticket expires. Is the Digital Ticket performance the same as the live performance?-Yes, the Digital Ticket version of the show is a recording of one of the live performances.When/how long will Digital Tickets be available?-Digital Tickets will be available for purchase starting December 14 through December 30, 2020.
NIGHTMARE TIME Talkback Livestream Team StarKid 2020-10-31 | Have 'Nightmare Time' questions? Need to decompress? Want to talk about the upcoming election? Join the 'Nightmare Time' cast & crew for an hour-long talkback livestream this evening at 7:30 EST.
NIGHTMARE TIME Theme Song!!! Team StarKid 2020-10-23 | NIGHTMARE TIME is here! A new series of terrifying tales from the tiny town of Hatchetfield, and here's the THEME SONG! You can watch Episode 1 now on YouTube, and get tickets for Episodes 2 & 3 at teamstarkid.com/ticketsThe live reading of the season finale is TOMORROW (Oct 24, 2020 @ 7pm EST)! Featuring two new stories ('Jane's A Car' and 'The Witch In The Web'), and starring the entire cast of both 'The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals' and 'Black Friday.'WARNING! The stories featured in 'Nightmare Time' contain violence, mature themes, and adult language. THEME SONG LYRICS:You, no need to run awayYou little run-awayCuz the nightmare will get you soonNo need to contemplateHow deeply that you’re afraidCuz your life is a waning moonIt’s a matter of timeA matter of timeDon’t need to look far to find itEvery story you tell, we’re in pursuitIt’s all in your mindIt’s all in your mindLook behind you…Hey what was that?BooYou can run, but are you fast enough?You can hide, but I will find youClose your eyes if you don’t dose offHold your breath so I don’t hear youThe trail of tears that you will leave meWill lead me straight to those that fear meYou can run if I don’t catch youBut the Nightmare Time is gonna get youTake every precaution, babeGet out the caution tapeCuz the timer is ticking downYou even understandThe danger that you are in?You’re standing on shaky groundIt’s a victimless crimeA victimless crimeI’m in your head and you know itNothing that you do about itIt’s all by designAll by designRight behind you…….Where’d he go?You can run, but are you fast enough?You can hide, but I will find youClose your eyes if you don’t dose offHold your breath so I don’t hear youThe trail of tears that you will leave meWill lead me straight to those that fear meYou can run if I don’t catch youBut the Nightmare Time is gonna get youJust run away if you want, if you dareThe Nightmare’s gonna get youJust run away if you want, if you dareThe Nightmare’s gonna get youJust run away if you want, if you dareDaddy’s gonna get youYou can run if I don’t catch youBut the Nightmare Time already caught youEpisodes 2 & 3 of 'Nightmare Time' will be coming to YouTube at a later date.
NIGHTMARE TIME, Ep 1: The Hatchetfield Ape-Man & Watcher World Team StarKid 2020-10-11 | Professor Hidgens discovers the missing link, and Bill Woodward takes his daughter Alice to a creepy theme park that's more than meets the eye.Welcome to ‘NIGHTMARE TIME,’ tales of terror from the tiny town of Hatchetfield. Episode 1’s stories include ’The Hatchetfield Ape-Man’ and ‘Watcher World.’ WARNING: The stories featured in 'Nightmare Time' contain mature themes, adult language, and violence. As this is a live reading, captions with not be available for the initial broadcast. However the script for the entire episode (including song lyrics) will be made available here: teamstarkid.com/nightmare-timeThe stories for ‘Nightmare Time’ are written by Nick & Matt Lang, with songs by Jeff Blim, and musical accompaniment by Matt Dahan. The series cast includes:Jaime Lyn BeattyJeff BlimCorey DorrisMariah Rose FaithAngela GiarratanaLauren LopezRobert ManionJon MattesonCurt MegaKendall NicoleJoey RichterDylan SaundersJames TolbertKim WhalenNIGHTMARE TIME Episode 1 was originally read live on October 10, 2020.
Coming Soon... NIGHTMARE TIME (New Tales of Terror from Hatchetfield) Team StarKid 2020-10-01 | Coming this October... 'Nightmare Time!' A special Halloween event. Six new tales of terror from the tiny town of Hatchetfield, read live by the casts of 'The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals' and 'Black Friday.'3 Livestream Readings, 6 Scary Stories, 10 New SongsEpisode 1 October 10 - ’The Hatchetfield Ape-Man’ and ‘Watcher World’Episode 2 October 17 - ‘Forever & Always’ and ’Time Bastard’Episode 3 October 24 - ‘Jane’s A Car’ and ’The Witch In The Web’The live readings stream Saturday nights, October 10, 17 & 24 @ 7pm ESTEpisode 1 for FREE on YouTubeTickets for Episodes 2 & 3 coming soon to teamstarkid.comWARNING: The stories featured in 'Nightmare Time' contain mature themes, adult language, and violence.Stories written by Nick & Matt Lang, with songs by Jeff Blim, and musical accompaniment by Matt Dahan. Starring (in alphabetical order):Jaime Lyn BeattyJeff BlimCorey DorrisMariah Rose FaithAngela GiarratanaRobert ManionJon MattesonCurt MegaLauren LopezJoey RichterDylan SaundersJames TolbertKim WhalenKendall Nicole YaksheFAQIs this a musical? - This is a series of 30-45 minute horror stories, read live by the Hatchetfield cast. While the stories themselves are not all musicals, each episode of Nightmare Time features at least 3 new songs (either diegetic or non-diegetic) performed by the cast.Are these stories Hatchetfield canon?- Yes.Will Episodes 2 & 3 of Nightmare Time be put on YouTube? - Yes, at a later date.What if I am unable to watch live? - The first episode will stay up on YouTube to watch for free whenever you like. The digital tickets for Nightmare Time Episodes 2 & 3 will also remain available for purchase and on demand viewing on teamstarkid.com after the live readings are done.Will there be an album of music from Nightmare Time?- Yes.Will the Nightmare Time album be on Spotify/Apple Music? - Like all StarKid albums, the Nightmare Time album will be available for purchase at first through our store as well as iTunes, and then will go to Spotify and other streaming services after about a year.
Somethings Coming From the Tin Can Bros... 🎙🐺 Team StarKid 2020-09-30 | Keep your 👀 and 👂peeled for a new horror comedy series...Wayward Guide for the Untrained Eye premieres on October 13, and features a ton of StarKids, from our pals the Tin Can Bros! It's a new web series as well as a podcast, so you'll get double the spooky fun this fall 🖥 🎧The cast includes:▪️StarKid (Darren Criss, Carlos Valdes, Joey Richter, Lauren Lopez, A.J. Holmes, Dylan Saunders, Nick Lang, Brian Rosenthal, Corey Dorris, Curt Mega, Daniel Strauss)▪️Lord of the Rings (Sean Astin!)▪️The Lizzie Bennet Diaries/Pemberly Digital (Mary Kate Wiles, Ashley Clements, Joanna Sotomura, Brendan Bradley)▪️SourceFed (Steve Zaragoza)▪️Paint (Jon Cozart)▪️Shipwrecked Comedy (Sean and Sinead Persaud)▪️Prince Rap Battles (Whitney Avalon)▪️And many more!🎥 Watch the full trailer!youtube.com/watch?v=QtXw4oU_ijc🚘 Get Tickets to the LA Drive-In Premiere October 12!http://www.waywardguideshow.com📺 Watch and Subscribe on YouTube!http://waywardguideshow.com/youtube🍎 Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts!http://waywardguideshow.com/apple-podcasts🥝 Listen and Subscribe on Spotify!http://waywardguideshow.com/spotify
10umentary: Behind the Scenes of StarKid Homecoming Team StarKid 2020-09-15 | Go behind the scenes of StarKid Homecoming: the biggest reunion of StarKids ever! Over the course of three wild days, almost everyone who's even been in a StarKid show came to Los Angeles to celebrate a decade of A Very Potter Musical and StarKid shows. This featurette (unlocked as part of the 10niversary Kickstarter) takes you backstage and into rehearsals as the whole show came together.🎥WATCH THE SHOWGet the full StarKid Homecoming performance on DVD, Blu-Ray, or Digital Downloadteamstarkid.com/homecoming-film🎵LISTEN TO THE ALBUMSStarKid Homecoming Vol. 1 & 2 are now on iTunes!teamstarkid.com/homecoming-vol1teamstarkid.com/homecoming-vol2❓FAQWill StarKid Homecoming be posted on YouTube?-Nope!Will the StarKid Homecoming albums be available on Spotify?-Someday! But not for a year or two, probably.I have a Kickstarter issue!-Not a question! Please reach out through Kickstarter for any Kickstarter related questions or issues. We are unable to help on other platforms!
Black Friday Team StarKid 2020-03-01 | Get the 'Black Friday' album:http://teamstarkid.com/black-friday-albumBuy the show on DVD, Blu-Ray, or Digital Download (with exclusive bonus features):http://teamstarkid.com/black-friday-dvdOr get your hands on a Wiggly doll of your own! (and all the other great 'Black Friday' merch):http://teamstarkid.com/black-friday-merchIt's Black Friday in the town of Hatchetfield, and this holiday season's hot ticket item is the brand new Tickle-Me Wiggly doll! He's cute. He's cuddly. He's evil. When supplies don't meet the demand, Tom Houston, Lex Foster, and the rest of the unfortunate souls at Lakeside Mall must fight their way through the shopping day from hell! When Wiggly hits the shelves, will the world survive... 'Black Friday?''Black Friday' is a musical horror-comedy by StarKid Productions. It was funded through Kickstarter and had its premiere run in Los Angeles, CA, October through December, 2019. It features a book by Nick & Matt Lang, and music & lyrics by Jeff Blim. *WARNING! 'Black Friday' contains adult language, violence, and mature themes that some may find disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised.*Cast (In Alphabetical Order):Jaime Lyn BeattyJeff BlimCorey DorrisAngela GiarratanaLauren LopezRobert ManionJon MattesonCurt MegaJoey RichterDylan SaundersJames TolbertKim WhalenKendall Nicole YaksheThe show is directed by Nick Lang, and produced by Nick Lang and Corey Lubowich.
BLACK FRIDAY Coming FEBRUARY 2020 Team StarKid 2019-12-25 | BLACK FRIDAY is coming to DVD, Digital Download, and YouTube in February 2020.When the world's most anticipated toy, the Tickle-Me Wiggly, hits the shelves, will the tiny town of Hatchetfield survive 'Black Friday?' From the creators of 'The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals,' comes a new horror-comedy musical about the shopping day from hell.
StarKid Homecoming Sneak Peek Team StarKid 2019-12-11 | Check out this sneak peek of StarKid Homecoming! The full show is coming to DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital Download December 18, so pre-order now!starkid.annarbortees.com/collections/starkid-homecomingThis special reunion concert features original cast members from our very first show (and performers from every StarKid show since), coming together for the first time in a decade to pay tribute to the musical that started it all. Get ready to go back to goblins, and ghosts, and magical beasts, cause to borrow a phrase from an old friend, it's gonna be totally awesome!Filmed live in Los Angeles at the Theatre at Ace Hotel.Featuring: Nico Ager, Julia Albain, Clark Baxtresser, Jaime Lyn Beatty, Jeff Blim, Jamie Burns, Tyler Brunsman, Richard Campbell, Britney Coleman, Brant Cox, Darren Criss, Denise Donovan, Corey Dorris, Mariah Rose Faith, Elona Finlay, Ali Gordon, Brian Holden, AJ Holmes, Angela Kiessel, Matt Lang, Nick Lang, Lauren Lopez, Corey Lubowich, Robert Manion, Jon Matteson, Lily Marks, Alle-Faye Monka, Joe Moses, Alex Paul, Sarah Petty, Amy Plouff, Jim Povolo, Joey Richter, Brian Rosenthal, June Saito, Dylan Saunders, Bonnie Socha, Rachael Soglin, Meredith Stepien, Mark Swiderski, Sango Tajima, Joe Walker, Lauren Walker, Tiffany Williams, & Carlos Valdes.Runtime: 2:09Bonus features on the DVD & Blu-ray versions (also available as an add-on to the Digital Download) include videos: "What Joe Walker Finds Funny," "Meet the Fans," "Kickstarter Video Outtakes," & "Musical Daddiez." Presale Begins December 6th! Be the first to get StarKid Homecoming on DVD, Digital Download, or Blu-ray.Worldwide Digital Release is December, 18th 2019. Digital download links will be delivered on this date.This is a presale item. Physical copies are anticipated to ship January 2020.
StarKid Homecoming Trailer Team StarKid 2019-12-05 | StarKid Homecoming is coming to DVD, Blu-ray, and Digital Download!starkid.annarbortees.com/collections/starkid-homecomingThis special reunion concert features original cast members from our very first show (and performers from every StarKid show since), coming together for the first time in a decade to pay tribute to the musical that started it all. Get ready to go back to goblins, and ghosts, and magical beasts, cause to borrow a phrase from an old friend, it's gonna be totally awesome!Filmed live in Los Angeles at the Theatre at Ace Hotel.Featuring: Nico Ager, Julia Albain, Clark Baxtresser, Jaime Lyn Beatty, Jeff Blim, Jamie Burns, Tyler Brunsman, Richard Campbell, Britney Coleman, Brant Cox, Darren Criss, Denise Donovan, Corey Dorris, Mariah Rose Faith, Elona Finlay, Ali Gordon, Brian Holden, AJ Holmes, Angela Kiessel, Matt Lang, Nick Lang, Lauren Lopez, Corey Lubowich, Robert Manion, Jon Matteson, Lily Marks, Alle-Faye Monka, Joe Moses, Alex Paul, Sarah Petty, Amy Plouff, Jim Povolo, Joey Richter, Brian Rosenthal, June Saito, Dylan Saunders, Bonnie Socha, Rachael Soglin, Meredith Stepien, Mark Swiderski, Sango Tajima, Joe Walker, Lauren Walker, Tiffany Williams, & Carlos Valdes.Runtime: 2:09Bonus features on the DVD & Blu-ray versions (also available as an add-on to the Digital Download) include videos: "What Joe Walker Finds Funny," "Meet the Fans," "Kickstarter Video Outtakes," & "Musical Daddiez." Presale Begins December 6th! Be the first to get StarKid Homecoming on DVD, Digital Download, or Blu-ray.Worldwide Digital Release is December, 18th 2019. Digital download links will be delivered on this date.This is a presale item. Physical copies are anticipated to ship January 2020.
It’s ALIVEstream! Team StarKid 2019-10-11 | Come join us to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of 'The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals" with the cast and crew. We'll also discuss our return to Hatchetfield in "Black Friday," and meet some of the new cast members!
The ONLY Time This Is Ever Gonna Happen! Team StarKid 2019-05-20 | StarKid Homecoming is ON! Join us this summer as we celebrate 10 years of witches, wizards, & magical beasts!July 25 & 26, 2019 at the Theatre at the Ace in downtown Los Angeles.Buy tickets here:http://www.teamstarkid.com/ticketsMore about the show, including a FAQ:http://www.teamstarkid.com/starkid-homecomingThis special reunion concert will feature original cast members from our very first show (and performers from every StarKid show since), coming together for the first time in a decade to pay tribute to the musical that started it all. Get ready to go back to goblins, and ghosts, and magical feasts, cause to borrow a phrase from an old friend, it's gonna be totally awesome.This once-in-a-lifetime event will be rocking-out the Theatre at the Ace in Downtown Los Angeles on July 25, 2019. So dress your best, put on your dancin' shoes, and we'll see you at Homecoming! #SK10Currently confirmed StarKid members participating include:Nico Ager, Julia Albain, Clark Baxtresser, Jaime Lyn Beatty, Jeff Blim, Jamie Burns, Tyler Brunsman, Richard Campbell, Britney Coleman, Brant Cox, Darren Criss, Denise Donovan, Corey Dorris, Mariah Rose Faith, Elona Finlay, Arielle Goldman, Ali Gordon, Brian Holden, AJ Holmes, Angela Kiessel, Matt Lang, Nick Lang, Lauren Lopez, Corey Lubowich, Devin Lytle, Robert Manion, Jon Matteson, Lily Marks, Alle-Faye Monka, Joe Moses, Alex Paul, Sarah Petty, Amy Plouff, Jim Povolo, Joey Richter, Brian Rosenthal, June Saito, Dylan Saunders, Bonnie Socha (née Gruesen), Rachael Soglin, Meredith Stepien, Mark Swiderski, Sango Tajima*, Joe Walker, Lauren Walker, & Tiffany Williams.(Specific performer appearances are subject to professional obligations.) *Friday performances onlyAs part of a Kickstarter stretch goal, we will be filming "StarKid Homecoming" to be released on DVD and Digital Download later this fall!
10niversary Livestream: Endgame #SK10 Team StarKid 2019-05-05 | Join us for an epic finale livestream as a cap to an incredible Kickstarter, but also as the beginning of an incredible year!http://www.teamstarkid.com/sk10Part 2 of 2Part 1: youtube.com/watch?v=Ulmc35cYm2Q
10niversary Livestream #SK10 Team StarKid 2019-05-05 | Join us for an epic finale livestream as a cap to an incredible Kickstarter, but also as the beginning of an incredible year!http://www.teamstarkid.com/sk10Part 1 of 2Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=N9BS8lYpIk0
Black Friday Livestream #SK10 Team StarKid 2019-04-27 | Find out more about StarKid's newest show by joining us on Saturday to talk about "Black Friday!"And it's not too late to back the project on Kickstarter!http://teamstarkid.com/sk10
Darrens Giant LaCroix Livestream #SK10 Team StarKid 2019-04-18 | We did an impromptu livestream! Join Darren Criss, Nick Lang, Corey Lubowich, and Joey Richter for some songs and chill hangout times.www.teamstarkid.com/sk10
AVPM Turns 10 Livestream! #SK10 Team StarKid 2019-04-10 | 10 Hours for 10 Years!Join us to celebrate a decade of witches, wizards, and magical beasts! We'll be streaming for 10 hours on the actual ten year anniversary of the first performance of AVPM, so who knows who might stop by!And check out and back the Kickstarter here! www.teamstarkid.com/sk10
StarKid Announcement Stardate 4.4.19 AD Team StarKid 2019-04-04 | For StarKid's 10th anniversary celebration, we want to give you two amazing events... 'StarKid: Homecoming' and 'Black Friday.' Help us make it happen by becoming a Kickstarter backer!!!kickstarter.com/projects/starkid/starkids-10niversary-celebration'StarKid: Homecoming' will be live at the Ace Theatre in downtown Los Angeles on July 25th. This special reunion concert will feature original cast members from our very first show (including Darren Criss, Joey Richter, Bonnie Socha (formally Gruesen), Lauren Lopez, Joe Walker, Dylan Saunders, Jaime Lyn Beatty, and so many more) coming back together for the first time in a decade to pay tribute to the one that started it all!'Black Friday' is a new horror-comedy musical from the creators of 'The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals.' Return to the tiny town of Hatchetfield for a heaping helping of holiday fear! The live show will run in Los Angeles, CA from Halloween to December, then a recorder version will hit YouTube late 2019/early 2020.More info about tickets, casting, and all other aspects of the productions will be released as the Kickstarter campaign progresses.So thank you for becoming a Kickstarter backer! With your support, StarKid's 10niversary is gonna be totally awesome!#SK10 #10niversary #SKHomecoming #BlackFridayMusical
BLACK FRIDAY Is Coming... Team StarKid 2019-04-02 | This holiday season, the creators of 'The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals' invite you back to the tiny town of Hatchetfield for a new musical nightmare...'Black Friday' will premiere later this year. More info coming soon...
BE A STARKID! - Performance Rights For FIREBRINGER Team StarKid 2019-03-28 | You can now license your own production of FIREBRINGER! Visit www.teamstarkid.com to get the rights to that and other StarKid shows!
The Guy Who Didnt Like Musicals Team StarKid 2018-12-24 | Get 'The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals' album on iTunes: http://www.teamstarkid.com/gwdlm-itunesOr on Amazon Music: http://www.teamstarkid.com/gwdlm-amazonBuy the show on DVD or Digital Download (with a bundle of downloadable bonus features): http://www.teamstarkid.com/gwdlm-dvdGet t-shirts and other merch:http://www.teamstarkid.com/gwdlm-storePaul is an average guy. He likes movies, and pizza, and average guy things. He does not like... musicals. But Paul's small world is about to come crashing down under the weight of unspeakable terror! Now he must run, run for his life, as something sinister spreads, and grows, and sings, and dances! The town of Hatchetfield is plunged into a musical hell in... 'The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals!''The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals' is a musical horror-comedy by StarKid Productions. It was funded through Kickstarter and had its premiere run in Los Angeles, CA in October, 2018. It features a book by Nick & Matt Lang, and music & lyrics by Jeff Blim.Cast:Paul - Jon MattesonEmma - Lauren LopezTed - Joey RichterCharlotte - Jaime Lyn BeattyBill - Corey DorrisHidgens - Robert ManionAlice/Zoey - Mariah Rose FaithSam/McNamara - Jeff BlimThe show is directed by Nick Lang, and produced by Nick Lang and Corey Lubowich.Skip to any song you like:0:00 - The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals17:40 - La Dee Dah Dah Day25:29 - What Do You Want, Paul?31:02 - Cup Of Roasted Coffee33:40 - Cup Of Poisoned Coffee36:59 - Show Me Your Hands48:49 - You Tied Up My Heart58:53 - Join Us (And Die)1:08:14 - Not Your Seed1:22:24 - Show Stoppin' Number1:31:04 - America Is Great Again1:37:10 - Let Him Come1:38:50 - Let It Out1:45:30 - Inevitable1:49:20 - La Dee Dah Dah Day (Soundtrack Version)Skip to any scene you like:1. ‘The Guy Who Didn’t Like Musicals’ - 00:002. The Office - 04:003. Beanie’s - 08:554. The Meteor - 13:245. ‘La Dee Da Da Day’ - 16:546. ‘What Do You Want, Paul?’ - 21:407. ‘Cup Of Roasted Coffee’ - 28:578. ‘Show Me Your Hands’ - 34:149. Professor Hidgens - 41:3510. ’Tied Up My Heart’ - 46:1911. Fuck Clivesdale - 52:4612. ‘Join Us And Die’ - 58:4813. ’Not Your Seed’ - 1:06:2614. All Connected By A Central Brain - 1:13:2615. General McNamara - 1:15:2816. ’Show Stoppin’ Number’ - 1:18:4217. ‘America Is Great Again’ - 1:29:0718. The Helicopter - 1:33:1519. ‘Let It Out’ - 1:37:3520. ‘Inevitable’ - 1:42:21Learn more about StarKid Productions at: http://www.teamstarkid.com
