Debuting Artist: Curtis Lemieux

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Curtis takes the stage for the very first time with OpenStage in Reefer Madness!

 

Can you tell us a bit about your background and how you got into theatre?

Yes! I moved around a lot growing up because I was in a military family. I started doing theatre in the 6th grade when I auditioned for my local college’s production of Les Miserables. I was in the ensemble of kids and didn’t really do much in the show, but that experience instilled in me a passion for theatre.

How did you first hear about OpenStage, and what drew you to work with us for this show?

I first heard about OpenStage from one of my friends who had been cast in a show here! I was really drawn to it because I just graduated from college in Greeley and wanted a change in scenery/smell.

What is your role in this production, and what excited you most about working on this particular production?

I’m in the ensemble of this production and I’m so excited to be in it! We have a lot to do in this show and it’s non-stop entertainment.

What has been the most enjoyable or unexpected part of the rehearsal process so far?

The drive to Fort Collins is unexpectedly beautiful. Also this cast is amazing and I’m so happy I can work alongside them every week!

What has been the most challenging part of bringing this character to life?

The drug zombie is a bit challenging to bring to life, but it’s also the most fun to play.

Why do you think Reefer Madness is significant or relevant to audiences today?

I think we can all use a laugh at the ridiculous mindset of people in the early 1900s.

What is your favorite moment or scene in the show, and why does it stand out to you?

I really enjoy the scene with Jesus and Jimmy. “Listen To Jesus Jimmy” is a hit and it’s my favorite song in the show.

If you could swap roles with any other character in this play for a day, who would it be and why?

I would swap with Sally. She has some of the funniest lines in the show.

Which song in the show is your favorite? Why do you like that one?

“Listen to Jesus Jimmy” but you already knew that!

What is your favorite play or musical?

My favorite musical is either Into The Woods or Legally Blonde and it depends on the day.

What is your favorite role you’ve played in the past? Why was that role special to you?

I just played Ryan in Candlelight’s production of High School Musical this summer, and that was a dream come true for little me.

Is there a dream role or type of production you hope to work on in the future?

I would love to work on an original musical or play, and I even write stories myself. I have one song out at the moment and I want to keep making music!

What do you like to do in your free time, when you’re not working on theatre projects?

I enjoy reality tv, baking, and hiking. I also teach voice lessons!

 

Reefer Madness

Book by Kevin Murphy & Dan Studney
Music by Dan Studney
Lyrics by Kevin Murphy
Directed by Kenny Moten

November 2–30, 2024
Playing at The Lincoln Center Magnolia Theatre

 

Come see Curtis take the stage in Reefer Madness
November 2-30!

There is a new menace sweeping the nation, ready to ensnare and seduce the youth and drag them down into a life of sin: Reefer Madness! Inspired by the 1936 propaganda film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids, Jimmy and Mary Lane, fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a delirious downward spiral filled with jazz music, sex and violence. Full of camp, hilarity, and mayhem—if you get high on laughter you have come to the right place!

CONTENT WARNING: Adult Language. Adult Situations. For specific content and trigger warnings
contact OpenStage- 970-567-7387.

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