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Synopsis

“More than survive.” That’s all Jeremy Heere wants out of high school. But looking up from the bottom of the social ladder, there’s little hope for the uncool Jeremy. But what if there was an easy way to change all that? Enter the SQUIP, a Japanese nanocomputer in the form of an easy-to-swallow pill. The SQUIP will implant itself in your brain and tell you what to wear, what to say, and how to act to achieve ultimate coolness. Seems like an easy choice, right? But when things with the SQUIP take an unexpected, darker turn, is Jeremy willing to lose his best friend, his crush, his classmates, and the whole world, all in an effort to be more chill? Set to a hot pop-rock score by Joe Iconis, Be More Chill is a hilarious sci-fi tale of high school and one boy’s quest to fit in.

Show Information

Book Joe Tracz Music Joe Iconis Lyrics Joe Iconis Based on "Be More Chill" by Ned Vizzini Category Musical Age Guidance Thirteen Plus (PG-13) Number of Acts 2 First Produced 2018 Genres Dark Comedy, Fairy Tale/Fantasy Settings Contemporary, Multiple Settings Time & Place Suburban New Jersey. Present. Cast Size medium Orchestra Size Rock Combo Licensor Concord Theatricals Ideal For College/University, Community Theatre, Ensemble Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult Characters, Medium Cast

Characters

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View all 12 characters Jeremy Heere Male Tenor View Breakdown Michael Mell Male Tenor View Breakdown The SQUIP Male Tenor View Breakdown Christine Canigula Female Mezzo-Soprano, Alto View Breakdown Rich Goranski Male Tenor View Breakdown Chloe Valentine Female Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano View Breakdown Brooke Lohst Female Mezzo-Soprano, Alto View Breakdown Jenna Rolan Female Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano View Breakdown View all characters in Be More Chill

Character Portrayals

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  Taylor Winton

  Chloe (2022)
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  Micah Koverman

  Michael Mell (2018)
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  Eamon Arthur

  The SQUIP (2023)
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  Connor Forbes

  Rich Goranski (2023)
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  Izzy Cantu

  Ensemble (2024)
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  Alyssa Amazzalorso

  Richard Goranski (2022)
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  Isabella Fernandes

  Christine Canigula (2022)
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  Jacob Vellucci

  Mr Reyes/Ensemble (2023)

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Songs

ACT ONE

• More Than Survive - Jeremy, Michael, and Ensemble
• I Love Play Rehearsal - Christine
• The SQUIP Song - Rich and Ensemble
• Two-Player Game - Michael and Jeremy
• The Squip Enters - Jeremy, Christine, Jake, and Ensemble
• Be More Chill Pt. 1 - SQUIP, Jeremy, and Mall People
• Do You Wanna Ride? - Brooke and Chloe
• Be More Chill Pt. 2 - SQUIP, Jeremy, and Mall People
• **More Than Survive (Reprise) - Jeremy, SQUIP, and Ensemble
• **Sync Up - SQUIP and Ensemble
• A Guy That I’d Kinda Be Into - Christine, Jeremy, SQUIP, and Ensemble
• Upgrade - Brooke, SQUIP, Jeremy, Jake, Christine, and Ensemble
• Loser Geek Whatever - Jeremy

ACT TWO

• Halloween - Brooke, Jake, Chloe, Rich, Jenna, and Ensemble
• Do You Wanna Hang? - Chloe
• Michael in the Bathroom - Michael
• The Smartphone Hour - Jenna, Chloe, Brooke, and Ensemble
• The Pants Song - Mr. Heere and Michael
• The Pitiful Children - SQUIP, Jeremy, Jenna, and Ensemble
• The Play - Michael, Jake, Brooke, Chloe, Jeremy, Christine, SQUIP, Ensemble
• Voices in My Head - Jeremy, Christine, and Ensemble

** ”Sync Up” replaced “More Than Survive (Reprise)” in the Broadway production. “Sync Up” is not included in the original cast album from 2015, but will be included in the upcoming Broadway cast album.

A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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