A Drunk Idiot Christmas Carol

December 6th-21st, 2024

The Modern Prometheans present “A Drunk Idiot Christmas Carol”, an improvised, drunken journey through Charles Dickens’ masterpiece.

Every performance is a brand-new Christmas Carol, playing for one night only! Using audience suggestions and random chance, our brave performers will stumble and jumble their way through ghosts, Cratchits, and Christmas cheer. Where will it be set? What characters will our performers play? What’s Tiny Tim’s whole deal? We’ll all find out together!

Along the way they’ll play minigames, take shots, and lay it all on the line for your entertainment. It’s a game, it’s a show, it’s A Drunk Idiot Christmas Carol!

Starring Noah Fitterer, Rhyon Ingalls, Finlo Laney, and Jackie McGarry, with alternate players Grace Angelucci and Michelle Rowe. Hosted by Paul Cosca.

Politics: A Good Reason to Drink

November 16th, 2024

The Modern Prometheans present "Politics: A Good Reason to Drink" A drunken cabaret featuring songs of the highs, the lows, and the stupidity of politics. Don't miss this one-night performance featuring incredible voices and unforgettable performances, with songs from timeless classics and modern hits.

Buy drinks for the performers, which they have to consume while they sing! How wild will the night get? That's up to you!

Starring Grace Angelucci, Paul Cosca, Noah Fitterer, Rhyon Ingalls, Emerson Miller, Liz Reeder, and Mackenzie Rickaby.

Hunger

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Paul Cosca

November 1st-23rd, 2024

In 1846, nearly 3000 pioneers trekked across America to reach the promised land of the west. A very unlucky 87 didn’t make it in time. This is the true, American tragedy of The Donner Party.

“Hunger” isn’t just history, it’s a living, breathing testament to the indomitable human spirit. A tale of desperation, horror, and what The American Dream can still mean to us today.

Directed by Paul Cosca

THE CAST:

Max Bruhn as William Eddy

Ren Panter as Eleanor Eddy

Jessi Shieman as Tamsen Donner

Sean Warren as George Donner

MacKenna Anderson as Virginia Reed

Rob McDonald as James Reed

Sid Cohen as Charles Stanton

Paul Cosca as Lewis Keseberg

Ella Diaz as Sarah Graves

Abby Brown as Jay Fosdick

Kanai Liufau as Lanford Hastings/Salvador

Noah Fitterer as William Foster

Jet Villarreal as Luke Holloran

Liz Reeder as John Snyder

Naomi Townsend as Ensemble

Mackenzie Rickaby as Ensemble

Hope McIntosh as Ensemble and Mother

CREW

Book, music, and lyrics by Paul Cosca

Lyrics for “Oh After Many Roving Years” by John Denton, member of The Donner Party

Director: Paul Cosca

Assistant Director: Madeleine Fichera

Choreographer: Ella Diaz

Stage Manager: Riley Breazeale

Set/Light/Sound Design: Paul Cosca

Costume Design/Construction: Madeleine Fichera

Fight Choreography: Paul Cosca

Set Construction: Paul Cosca, Sid Cohen, Hope McIntosh, Madeleine Fichera

Pamphlet Portrait: Ren Panter

Nevermore

An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe

Created and Adapted by Paul Cosca

September 26th-October 6th, 2024

The Modern Prometheans present “Nevermore” An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe, including well-known Poe favorites, hidden gems, and a new adaptation of “The Cask of Amontillado”. Whether you’re a Poe superfan, or just know the bit about the raven, this one-act performance has thrills and chills for everyone.

Directed by Paul Cosca

THE CAST:

Rhyon Ingalls

Ella Diaz

Noah Fitterer

CREW

Directed, designed, and constructed by Paul Cosca

It Comes For Us All

August 16th and 17th, 2024

The Modern Prometheans present "It Comes For Us All", songs of Death, Grief, and Exploring the Unknown. Don’t miss this cabaret featuring incredible voices and unforgettable performances, with songs from timeless classics and modern hits.

Starring Grace Angelluci, Paul Cosca, Ella Diaz, Noah Fitterer, Heidi Geist, Ren Ingalls, Liz Reeder, and Michelle Rowe.

Wolf

by Paul Cosca

June 13th-29th 2024

When tragedy strikes a school, a relationship between a teacher and student is put under the microscope. There are lies everywhere, and pushing for the truth may have disastrous consequences. Don't trust what you see. Don't believe what you hear. Take your secrets to the grave.

Directed by Paul Cosca and Ella Diaz

THE CAST:

Paul Cosca as Jake Grimm

Ella Diaz as Candace Grimm

Stephen DuMouchel as Principal Craybourn

Riley Breazeale as Sarah Riding

Samuel Hartsook as Mark

Madeleine Fichera as Meghan

Jadon Berg as Dan/Tom Riding

Rhyon Ingalls as Detective Cutter

CREW

Director, Intimacy Coordinator, Special Effects Makeup: Ella Diaz

Director, Fight Choreographer, Light/Sound/Set Design: Paul Cosca

Stage Manager: Liz Reeder

Sound Operator: Hope McIntosh

Proud as Fuck

May 31st and June 1st, 2024

The Modern Prometheans present "Proud as F*ck", songs of Love, Discovery, Celebration, and Pride. Don’t miss this one-night cabaret featuring incredible voices and unforgettable performances, with songs from timeless classics and modern hits.

Starring Amber Clayton, Heidi Geist, Chalise Kadin, Liz Oppelt, and Liz Reeder

Dreaming of Midsummer

by Paul Cosca

Adapted from A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare

April 25th-May 5th 2024

Hermia loves Lysander but is promised to Demetrius. Helena loves Demetrius, who won't give her a second look. A group of performers are putting together the most important play of their lives. When all these people find themselves in a forest full of mischievous fey spirits, their lives will never be the same.

Part of our teen series, shows highlighting the skills of fantastic teen performers.

Directed by Paul Cosca

THE CAST:

Riley Breazeale as Performer 1 (Puck, Theseus)

Micah Ibarra as Performer 2 (Lysander, Oberon, Flute)

Alex Bugg as Performer 3 (Hermia, Snug)

Peyton Hoefft as Performer 4 (Helena, Titania, Peter Quince)

Madeleine Fichera as Performer 5 (Demetrius, Bottom)

CREW

Director, Set/Light/Sound/Set Design and Construction: Paul Cosca

Still A Kid At Heart

March 29th and 30th, 2024

The Modern Prometheans present “Still A Kid At Heart”, songs for kids sung by people who aren’t. Don’t miss this cabaret featuring incredible voices and unforgettable performances, with songs from timeless classics and modern hits.

Starring Riley Breazeale, Paul Cosca, Heidi Geist, Jessi Shieman, and Autumn Smith.

Bly Manor

by Paul Cosca

Adapted from The Turn of The Screw by Henry James

February 22nd-March 9th 2024

In an isolated spot in the English countryside, there stands a house full of secrets. A new governess is sent to care for the orphaned siblings that reside there, and the more she digs for the truth, the further she pushes them all to the brink of destruction. What you can’t see can still touch you. Hurt you. Perhaps even kill.

This is a world premiere adaptation of Henry James’ classic psychological thriller.

Directed by Paul Cosca

THE CAST:

Abby Brown as The Governess

Nathan Reeder as The Master/Peter Quint

Ella Diaz as Mrs Grose/Miss Jessel

Riley Breazeale as Flora/Miles

CREW

Director: Paul Cosca

Stage Manager: Liz Reeder

Set/Prop/Light/Sound Design: Paul Cosca

Costume Design: Erin Braal

 Money Doesn’t Talk, It Sings

Saturday, January 6th, 2024

Talent Community Center, 110 E Main St, Talent

The Modern Prometheans present “Money Doesn’t Talk, It Sings”, songs about having it, wanting it, and doing whatever it takes to get it. Don’t miss this one-night cabaret featuring incredible voices and unforgettable performances, with songs from timeless classics and modern hits.

Starring Madeleine Fichera, Noah Fitterer, Rhyon Ingalls, Bernadette Mondok Keller, Ren Panter, Liz Reeder, Autumn Smith, and Sean Warren .

CHEERLEADERS VERSUS THE FORCES OF DARKNESS

Music, Lyrics, and Book by Paul Cosca

October 6th-28th 2023

Fifteen-year-old Caroline moves to the town of Suburbia Springs, where she has to navigate making new friends, helping plan the winter formal, and stopping an impending apocalypse. Taking inspiration from B horror films, John Waters-style satire, and teen dramas, and featuring a score that you'll be humming for weeks, "Cheerleaders Versus the Forces of Darkness" is set to be your new favorite cult musical.

Directed by Paul Cosca

Choreography by Ella Diaz

Stage Managed by Riley Breazeale

THE CAST:

Autumn Smith as Caroline

Cody Petit as Mo

Mary Kent as Mom

Abby Brown as Lizzie

Madeleine Fichera as Ellie

Naomi Townsend as Elizabethtown

Ella Diaz as Coach Nabinski/Sara Quel

Noah Fitterer as Daniel John

Kanai Liufau as Zac

Ren Ingalls as Dr. Frankenbeans

Alex Ellis as Nurse Cranch

Liz Reeder as Ensemble

Sid Cohen as Ensemble/Basketball Announcer

CREW

Director: Paul Cosca

Choreographer: Ella Diaz

Stage Manager: Riley Breazeale

Crew Chief: Liz Reeder

Set/Prop/Light/Sound Design: Paul Cosca

Costume Design: Emi Sanchez

Special Effects Costuming: Mary Kent

Scenic Painting Design: Bartosz Solowiej

—with assistance from: Paul Cosca, Mary Kent, Noah Fitterer, Briana Cosca, Eleanor Cosca

Set Construction: Paul Cosca, Sid Cohen

Photography credit: Chelsea Fine Photography

In Bocca Al Lupo

Sunday, August 17th, 8pm

at Ghostlight Playhouse 115 E Main St, Medford

The Modern Prometheans present "In Bocca Al Lupo", Songs of Passion from the World of Opera. Starring Grace Angelucci, Dani Brady, Paul Cosca, Devon Farmer, Noah Fitterer, Bernadette Mondok Keller, Janeen McGinnis, and Evan Sheets

Proud as Fuck

Saturday, June 17th at 8pm

at Ghostlight Playhouse, 115 E Main St, Medford

The Modern Prometheans present Proud as Fuck, songs of Love, Loss, and Pride.

Starring Riley Breazeale, Alex Bugg, Ella Diaz, Ren Ingalls, Meagan Kirby, Finlo Laney, and Grace Von Haden.

Everyone Can Be A Princess

Saturday. June 10th, 2pm

Ghostlight Playhouse

115 E Main St, Medford

A family-friendly Pride celebration!

Hosted by Bettie Wood, featuring performances by Chemical Lace, Grace Angelucci, and Paul Cosca

 I Hate Love Songs

Saturday, February 11th, 2022

Ghostlight Playhouse

115 E Main St, Medford

Songs of Obsession, Depression, Dysfunction, and Sex.

Featuring Dani Brady, Riley Breazeale, Paul Cosca, Lynn Dutra, Noah Fitterer, Grace Von Haden, Ophelia Stricker, and Sean Warren

Home is Where the Hurt Is

Sunday, December 11th, 2022

Ghostlight Playhouse

115 E Main St, Medford

Families, Friction, and the Cozy Chaos of Home

Featuring Max Bruhn, Paul Cosca, Ella Diaz, Grace Von Haden, Kelly Jean Hammond, Alissa Larson, and Ophelia Stricker

“It’s Good to Be Bad”

October 22nd, 2022

Bellview Grange

1050 Tolman Creek Rd Ashland

Villains, Antiheroes, and Characters You Love to Hate

Featuring Paul Cosca, Ella Diaz, Bernadette Mondok Keller, Ophelia Stricker, Katie Warren, and Kathy Wing

 “Burning For You”

September 2nd, 2022

Ghostlight Playhouse

115 E Main St Medford

Songs of Love, Passion, Heat, and Fire

Featuring Kaiya Bagley, Maxwell Bruhn, Paul Cosca, Ella Diaz, Katie Joos, Bernadette Mondok Keller, and Jiwoo Son

Accompaniment by Jen Marie Davidson

It’s Good to Be Bad

It’s Good to Be Bad

August 18th, 2018

Hipbone Studio

1847 E. Burnside Ave.

Villains, Antiheroes, and Characters You Love to Hate

Featuring Nicole Rayner, Bevin Victoria, Paul Cosca, Mila Boyd, Kristin Heller, Josh Killingsworth, Mathilda Seger, Amelia Segler, and Kraig Williams.

Accompaniment by Don Chase

I Hate Love Songs

I Hate Love Songs

February 10th, 2018

Hipbone Studio

1847 E. Burnside Ave.

Songs of obsession, depression, dysfunction, and sex

Featuring Kristin Barrett, Mila Boyd, Paul Cosca, Megan Lask, Allie Mgrublian, Barbara Richardson, Bevin Victoria, Taffy Urban, and Tom Zalutko

Accompaniment by Don Chase

Roles I’ll Never Play

Roles I'll Never Play

December 9th, 2017

Hipbone Studio

1847 E. Burnside Ave.

A night of songs sung brilliantly by performers who will never play those parts. Enjoy music from Hamilton, The Book of Mormon, Bye Bye Birdie, 1776, Dear Evan Hansen, and more!

Featuring: Paul Cosca, Keren Garcia, Chrissy Kelly-Petit, Megan Lask, Nicole Rayner, Kyle Urban, Taffy Urban, and Bevin Victoria

Accompaniment by Don Chase

Frankenstein

Victor Frankenstein dreams of conquering death, and builds a creature that defies all natural laws. The creature is larger than life, greater than death, and demands answers from its creator. This classic tale of hubris becomes a thrilling tragedy in this new adaptation.

This production opened at Mister Theatre on June 22nd, 2017 and ran for eight performances, closing on July 2nd. 

Written and directed by Paul Cosca

Stage Managed by JayceLane Fortin

Victor                                   Paul Cosca

Elizabeth, Young

woman, Peasant                   Nicole Rayner

Henry, Young Man        

Peasant                                Kyle Urban

Alphonse, Waldman,

Old Man, Grave Robber      Kraig Williams

Creature                              Thomas Zalutko

Costume Design                   Breanna Kurth

Light/Sound Design              Paul Cosca

Student Interns                      Haley Herbert, 

                                            Reegan Jenkins

                                            Allison Williams

Producers                              Briana Cosca

                                             Brook Gould

                                             Robert Smith