WISHING TO GROW UP BRIGHTLY
Book by Amanda Morton, Matthew Decker & Brenson Thomas
Music by Josh Totora
Lyrics by Amanda Morton and Josh Totora
Directed by Matthew Decker
A bold new musical inspired by the real-life story of Amanda Morton (The Color Purple, Broadway’s Gutenberg! The Musical!, KPOP), co-created with longtime collaborator and Theatre Horizon co-founder Matthew Decker, alongside Josh Totora and Brenson Thomas. After the death of her father, Amanda Newton—a Korean-American adoptee—returns to her childhood home to help her mother pack up. There, she discovers a trove of his preserved memories, created by a tech company called reMemorex, and is pulled into a surreal and intimate journey through loss, identity, and the questions that have quietly shaped her life. As Amanda searches for connection in the fragments he left behind, she begins to confront a deeper longing: how do you create a sense of home when it was taken from you before you even knew what it was?
Wishing to Grow Up Brightly has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.
Performance Schedule
GROUP DISCOUNTS
10-19 guests |
10% off each regular priced single ticket |
USE PROMO CODE: GROUP10 |
20-29 guests |
20% off each regular priced single ticket |
USE PROMO CODE: GROUP20 |
30+ guests |
30% off each regular priced single ticket |
USE PROMO CODE: GROUP30 |
CAST
Amanda
Sami Ma*
Dad //Ensemble
Trey Lyford*
Mom // Ensemble
Marybeth Gorman*
Ally // Ensemble
Katie Boren*
Ensemble
Brenson Thomas*
Ensemble
Jacinta Yelland*
Ensemble
Hannah Catanoso*
Ensemble
Francesca Nong*
BAND
Violin
Rachel Massey
Acoustic/Electric Guitar, Banjo, Electric Bass
Nero Catalano
Reeds
Amanda Friesen
Drums/Percussion
Garrett Davis
CREATIVE & PRODUCTION
Book Writers
Amanda Morton
Matthew Decker
Brenson Thomas
Lyrics
Amanda Morton
Josh Totora
Music
Josh Totora
Orchestration
Josh Totora
Director
Matthew Decker
Music Director // Conductor
Brigitte Rottman
Associate MD // Music Assistant
Mikayla Coxe
Choreographer
Niki Cousineau
Set Designer
You-Shin Chen
Lighting Designer
Thom Weaver
Costume Designer
Jill Keys
Sound Designer
Damien Figueras
Props Designer
Jen Burkhart
Cultural Consultant
Sarah Hahm
Stage Manager
Alec Ferrell
Assistant Director
D Cousineau
Assistant Stage Manager
Karly Amato
Head Electrician
Harbour Edney
Audio Engineer
AJ Bloomfield
* Appearing through an Agreement between Theatre Horizon and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
Katie Boren*
Ally / Ensemble
Hannah Catanoso*
Ensemble
Marybeth Gorman*
Mom / ensemble
Trey Lyford*
Dad / Ensemble
Sami Ma*
Amanda
Francesca Nong*
ensemble
Brenson Thomas*
Co-creator / ensemble
Jacinta Yelland
ensemble
Want to learn more about the special events listed above?
Just click on the dropdowns below to learn more about our Pay-What-You-Want Dress Rehearsal on Wednesday, November 5 @ 7:30p, Preview & Open Mic Hosted by Souletri, Powered by Power Street on Thursday, November 6 @ 7:30p, Preview Performance on Thursday, November 7 @ 7:30p, Opening on Saturday, November 8 @ 7:30p, Student Matinees on Wednesday, November 12 & 19 @ 10:30a, Front Row Friday on Friday, November 14 & 21 @ 7:30p, or Saturday Sips on Saturday, November 15 & 22 at 7:30p.
Wednesday, November 5 @ 7:30 PM: Pay-What-You-Want Dress Rehearsal
Join us on Wednesday, November 5th, to watch the Final Dress Rehearsal of Wishing to Grow Up Brightly, before anyone else! Tickets start at just $5 for this special opportunity to see the show early and be a part of the process.
Thursday, November 6 @ 7:30 PM: Preview & Open Mic
In partnership with Power Street Theatre and Souletri, join us for a Post-Show Reception & Open Mic Night immediately following the Thursday, November 6th performance of Wishing to Grow Up Brightly at Theatre Horizon.
Tickets to the preview performance Wishing to Grow Up Brightly start at $35 and include entry to the Post-Show Reception & Open Mic Night on Thursday, November 6th.
Saturday, November 8 @ 7:30 PM: Opening Night
Join us in the lobby before the show for complimentary cocktails from our friends at Five Saints Distilling. Enjoy the performance, then meet us back in the lobby for free cake from our friends at Corropolese Italian Bakery & Deli.
Wednesday, November 12 @ 10:30 AM: Student Matinee
Nothing is more important to Theatre Horizon than the next generation of artists and audiences. To that end, we are thrilled to offer student matinees for the young and young at heart alike. And make sure to stick around afterward for a talkback with the professionals who worked on the show!
Wednesday, November 19 @ 10:30 AM: Student Matinee
Nothing is more important to Theatre Horizon than the next generation of artists and audiences. To that end, we are thrilled to offer student matinees for the young and young at heart alike. And make sure to stick around afterward for a talkback with the professionals who worked on the show!
Friday, November 14 @ 7:30 PM: Front Row Fridays
In order to make sure our shows are accessible to everyone, the second Friday of each production in our 21st season is Front Row Friday, with all seats in the front row available for just $15. Make sure to purchase yours early before they all sell out!
Saturday, November 15 @ 7:30 PM: Saturday Sips
Join us on the second Saturday of our productions through our 21st season for Saturday Sips! Enjoy a complimentary themed cocktail with every ticket purchased.
Friday, November 21 @ 7:30 PM: Front Row Fridays
In order to make sure our shows are accessible to everyone, the second Friday of each production in our 21st season is Front Row Friday, with all seats in the front row available for just $15. Make sure to purchase yours early before they all sell out!
Saturday, November 22 @ 7:30 PM: Saturday Sips
Join us on the second Saturday of our productions through our 21st season for Saturday Sips! Enjoy a complimentary themed cocktail with every ticket purchased.
*Appearing through an Agreement between Theatre Horizon and Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
