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Lyrics
  
Randy Blair

Lyricist
  
Randy Blair

Originally published
  
16 January 2017

Playwrights
  
Randy Blair, Tim Drucker

Book
  
Randy Blair and Timothy Michael Drucker

Productions
  
2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival 2011 Playhouse Square Page to Stage Program 2012 American Theatre of Actors 2015 Off-Broadway

Characters
  
Ashley Penrod, Sandy, Daphne, Vanessa Williams

Similar
  
The Black Crook, Lysistrata Jones, Bring It On the Musical, Forbidden Broadway, Altar Boyz

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Gigantic is a rock musical comedy written by Randy Blair, Timothy Michael Drucker, and Matthew roi Berger. It was originally performed as Fat Camp at the 2009 New York Musical Theatre Festival, directed by Alex Timbers, and produced by Carl Levin and Michael Minarik. The production was awarded the 2009 Best of Fest Award, in addition to other honors.

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In 2015, the musical opened Off-Broadway as Gigantic, produced by the Vineyard Theatre at the Acorn Theatre on Theatre Row. The production, which opened on December 3, 2015, starred Max Wilcox, Ryann Redmond, Jared Loftin, Larry Owens, Bonnie Milligan, Leslie Kritzer, and Burke Moses.

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Synopsis

Fat Camp is the story of a rock ‘n’ roll rebel and the place where he proves he’s more than meets the eye: Camp Overton, a weight loss retreat for hefty teenagers. Secrets, sex, S'mores, and self-image collide in this new musical comedy exploring the trials and triumphs of being 'the fat kid.'

New York Musical Theatre Festival Production: Cast & Creative

The cast for the original NYMF production included Randy Blair (Robert Grisetti), Clarke Thorell (Mike), Sarah Saltzberg (Sandy), Carly Jibson (Daphne), Kristine Zbornik (Pearl), Ryah Nixon (Taylor), Cale Krise (Anshel), Larry Owens (Darnell), Kate Weber (Britta), Josh Segarra (Brent), and Tracy Weiler (Ashley). The ensemble was composed of Molly Hager, Melissa Bergland, Ally Bo, Marc-Sully Saint-Fleur, Michael Mendez, Nancy Renee Braun, and Matthew David Allen.

Alex Timbers directed the production, with Connor Gallagher as choreographer and Jason DeBord as music director and arranger. Set by Wilson Chin, Costumes by Emily Rebholz, and Lighting by Jason Lyons. Casting by Michael Cassara, CSA. Associate Choreographers: Enrique Brown and Nancy Renee Braun, Assistant Musical Director: Anthony DiDonna, Props: Eric Reynolds, Production Stage Manager: Jeffrey Rodriguez.

New York Musical Theatre Festival Production: Awards

New York Musical Theatre Festival 2009 Awards for Excellence

  • 2009 Best of Fest Award
  • Outstanding Choreography (Connor Gallagher)
  • Outstanding Director/Honorable Mention (Alex Timbers)
  • Outstanding Individual Performance (Cale Krise)
  • American Theatre of Actors Production: Cast & Creative

    The cast for the 2012 ATA production includes Daniel Everidge (Robert Grisetti), Marcus Neville (Mike), Janet Dickkinson (Sandy), Carly Jibson (Daphne), Molly Hager (Taylor), Cale Krise (Anshel), Larry Owens (Darnell), Kate Weber (Britta), Jared Zirilli (Brent), Kati Rediger (Ashley), Nancy Renee Braun (Aspen), and Michael Buchanan (Titus). The ensemble is composed of Michael Mendez, Charles Barksdale, Jennifer Foster, and Bridie Carroll.

    Casey Hushion directed the production, with Kelly Devine as choreographer and Jason DeBord as music director and arranger. Set by Beowulf Boritt, Costumes by David Woolard, and Lighting by Jason Lyons. Casting by Michael Cassara, CSA. Associate Director and Assistant Choreographer: Dontee Kiehn, Assistant Music Director: Jodie Moore, Props: Buist Bickley, Production Stage Manager: Rachel A. Wolff.

    Song List

    1. Welcome to Tomorrow
    2. Can't Take Away My Summer
    3. Taylor & Daphne
    4. Brent von Bingenberger
    5. Anshel's Song
    6. Hungry for It
    7. Candymen
    8. First Kiss
    9. Picture Take Me
    10. Top of the World
    11. All On You
    12. Thinner
    13. Take Back Your Summer
    14. Cannonball
    15. Hanging On
    16. One Shot
    17. Feels A Little Bit Like Love

    References

    Gigantic (musical) Wikipedia