Fun Home
May 17- June 24, 2018 Extended
Music by Jeanine Tesori
Book and Lyrics by Lisa Kron
Based on the Graphic Novel by Alison Bechdel
Directed by Terrence J. Nolen
On the F. Otto Haas Stage
Runtime: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Hailed as one of Broadway’s most original musicals and winner of 5 Tony Awards, Fun Home is a groundbreaking story inspired by Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir. After the sudden death of her father, Alison sets out to unravel the many mysteries of her childhood growing up at the family funeral home in Central Pennsylvania. Moving between past and present, Alison relives her life through a series of memories and conversations – from her coming out to her moving journey to acceptance. Featuring a gorgeous score by Jeanine Tesori (Caroline, or Change) and brilliant book and lyrics by Lisa Kron (2.5 Minute Ride), Fun Home is a refreshingly honest, moving new musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes.
Ben Dibble and Mary Tuomanen
Mary Tuomanen as Alison and Ben Dibble as Bruce Bechdel in Arden Theatre Company’s production of Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Ensemble
Ensemble in Arden Theatre Company’s production of Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Mary Tuomanen and Lyam David-Kilker
Mary Tuomanen as Alison (background) and Lyam David-Kilker as John Bechdel (foreground) in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Mary Tuomanen, Lily Lexer, and Ben Dibble
Mary Tuomanen as Alison (foreground), Lily Lexer as Small Alison and Ben Dibble as Bruce Bechdel (background) in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Izzy Castaldi
Izzy Castaldi as Medium Alison in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Lily Lexer, Izzy Castaldi, and Ben Dibble
Lily Lexer as Small Alison, Izzy Castaldi as Medium Alison, and Ben Dibble as Bruce Bechdel in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Izzy Castaldi and Jackie Soro
Izzy Castaldi as Medium Alison and Jackie Soro as Joan in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Mary Tuomanen
Mary Tuomanen as Alison in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Ben Dibble, Lily Lexer, Kim Carson, and Mary Tuomanen
Ben Dibble as Bruce Bechdel, Lily Lexer as Small Alison, Kim Carson as Helen Bechdel, and Mary Tuomanen as Alison in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Lily Lexer, Mary Tuomanen, and Kim Carson
Lily Lexer as Small Alison, Mary Tuomanen as Alison, and Kim Carson as Helen Bechdel (background) in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Robert Hager
Robert Hager as Roy in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Lily Lexer, Ben Dibble, Lyam David-Kilker, and Charles LaMonaca
Lily Lexer as Small Alison, Ben Dibble as Bruce Bechdel, Lyam David-Kilker as John Bechdel, and Charles LaMonaca as Christian Bechdel in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Lily Lexer and Ben Dibble
Lily Lexer as Small Alison (foreground) and Ben Dibble as Bruce Bechdel (background) in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Kim Carson and Izzy Castaldi
Kim Carson as Helen Bechdel and Izzy Castaldi as Medium Alison in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Lily Lexer and Mary Tuomanen
Lily Lexer as Small Alison (foreground) and Mary Tuomanen as Alison (background) in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Wide Eyed Studios.
Ben Dibble
Ben Dibble as Bruce Bechdel in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Lily Lexer
Lily Lexer as Small Alison in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Ensemble
Ensemble in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Kate Bove, Ben Dibble, and Mary Tuomanen
Kate Bove as Small Alison, Ben Dibble as Bruce Bechdel and Mary Tuomanen as Alison (background) in Arden Theatre Company’s Fun Home. Photo by Ashley Smith, Wide Eyed Studios.
Cast
Kate Bove (Small Alison)
Kim Carson (Helen Bechdel)
Izzy Castaldi (Medium Alison)
Liam David-Kilker (John Bechdel)
Ben Dibble (Bruce Bechdel)
Robi Hager (Roy/Mark/Pete/Bobby Jeremy)
Charles LaMonaca (Christian Bechdel)
Lily Lexer (Small Alison)
Jackie Soro (Joan)
Mary Tuomanen (Alison)
Orchestra
Piano… Ryan Touhey
Reed… Sean Bailey
Cello… Justin Yoder
Guitar… Jake Hager
Bass…Caty Butler
Percussion…Meghan Doyle
Violin/Viola… Set Rodriguez
Creative
Director
Terrence J. Nolen
Music Director/Conductor
Ryan Touhey
Choreographer
Niki Cousineau
Scenic Design
James Kronzer
Costume Design
Rosemarie E. McKelvey
Lighting Design
Thom Weaver
Sound Design
Jorge Cousineau
Associate Director
Jennie Eisenhower
Associate Music Director
Pax Ressler
Stage Manager
Alec E. Ferrell
Production photos by Ashley Smith, wideeyedstudios.com.