Okay, we’ll admit it.

We’re a little obsessed with NBC’s ‘hit’ show SMASH.  Ridiculous?  Absolutely.  Entertaining?  No doubt.  We’re not sure in what universe untrained Iowan ingenues book Broadway shows, professional stage managers allow actors to frolic freely out of rehearsal mid-number, or directors re-imagine a classic musical theatre show as an awful auto-tune dance striptease, but you know what?  Strip away the soap opera melodrama and unlikely storylines, and you have a story about a group of people working their guts out to put a new piece of theatre on stage, and we know a thing or two about that.

For the last month and a bit, the Delinquents have been workshopping the new material for STATIONARY: a recession-era musical.  Through 2 full-day workshops, we learned and orchestrated new musical numbers, and read through the script.  Inviting a few friends for dramaturgical advice, we did full readthroughs with music to get a sense of how the show is coming together.  Though regrettably bereft of infidelity, anaphalactic shock and spontanous auto-tune music numbers (a la Smash), we’ve had an incredible time putting it all together.  Our real-life workshop bore a few similaries to its TV counterpart: the creative team begging the playwright for new material, or the electric moment of seeing that tricky number come together in just the right way.

STATIONARY’s new material is inspired by everything from indie-rock to 1920s jazz, Jason Robert Brown and more.  The STATIONARY cast has already shown incredible enthusiasm, musicianship and vocal prowess (not to mention a wicked sense of humor).  We are so excited to start rehearsals in a few short weeks.  Huge thanks to Carousel Theatre and Pacific Theatre for sponsoring our workshops!

In keeping with our regrettable hipster tendencies, most of the pictures from the workshop were from Instagram.

Watch this space in the weeks to come for sneak peeks at the show and reports from the rehearsal hall. Though we’re fairly certain actors Meaghan Chenosky and Erin Palm won’t be having a sing-off in a hotel room, or that Stage Manager Emily Griffiths won’t get side-tracked making smoothies for the actors, we know that in theatre – as on the small screen – anything is possible.

 Delinquent Theatre is proud to present

STATIONARY: a recession-era musical

as part of the Neanderthal Festival July 18 – July 29 at the Cultch

Under the fluorescent lights of real life, obligations and social niceties loom large.  But in the world of day-dreams, all things are possible. STATIONARY: a recession-era musical explores the lives of 6 young people at a moment when big dreams meet reality checks. It’s a musical for the generation that has stepped out – bachelor degree in hand – to discover that the world isn’t quite what they were promised it would be.  It’s for the generation that was coached to dream big, only to find there isn’t enough room for everyone to be a winner.  Real life is disappointing.  Singing about it definitely takes the edge off.   STATIONARY: a recession-era musical is a new work from Delinquent Theatre.

An extended version of PARKED: an indie rock musical for novelty instruments from Bridge Mix 2011.  Lyrics and script by Christine Quintana and music by Mishelle Cuttler with rap lyrics by Brian Cochrane.  Directed by Laura McLean.  Featuring Meaghan Chenosky, Brian Cochrane, Mishelle Cuttler, Alexander Keurvorst, and Erin Palm, with Evan Lamberton and Arlen Kristian Tom.

The reviews are in, and FLOP! seems to be anything but. The Georgia Straight‘s Colin Thomas calls it the “future of Vancouver theatre”.

Joy and skill: there’s a winning combo… for a $15-dollar ticket, Flop! packs more pleasure into 45 minutes than many much more expensive and longer evenings manage to. See it and support the future of Vancouver theatre.

Mark Robins of gayvancouver.net says FLOP! is a “cause for celebration”.

Early in the show Labbe talks about being “suspended in infinite possibility”.  Lipovetsky proves how true those words are with Flop!

We are also loving the feedback we’re hearing from Facebook and Twitter – you all are too kind! Here are some kind comments from our friends on Twitter:

Join the conversation on Twitter by following us at @delinquentheatr, or including the hashtag #DTFlop – we’d love to hear from you!

FLOP! only runs til April 1st – be sure not to miss out.

Tomorrow’s the big day – opening night!  We’re ready to show you a great time.  With most shows a late start time at 9PM, we’re opening the house early to pump some sweet tunes and open the bar.  Thanks to Value On Liquor (opening soon on SW Marine Dr),  we have a sweet selection of Phillips Beer and Copper Moon Wine to tickle your palate – and Delinquent Theatre members get $1 off every drink!  The bar will be open before and after the fabulous show, so come early for the 9PM curtain, and hang out with us Delinquent-style for a fun night at the theatre.