The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical

About the musical

This story follows Percy Jackson’s odyssey from troublemaker to hero as he confronts Greek gods and monsters, a traitor, an absentee father, and self–doubt. Guided by quirky friends, a magical pen that becomes a sword, and his undying love for his mom, Percy undertakes a dangerous journey across the U.S. to prevent a war. A story that celebrates belief in gods, friends, and our own inner strength, The Lightning Thief brings out the kid in all of us. Lindsey Mantoan will direct, with Matthew Fletcher as musical director and Eve Brindis as choreographer.

Special Events:

Opening Night fundraiser for Henderson House on Thursday, April 24: Proceeds from ticket sales on opening night will be donated to Henderson House, Yamhill County’s domestic violence shelter. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Linfield Theatre Program is once again proud to support the mission of Henderson House to provide culturally aware outreach, education, and services for victims of domestic and sexual violence through leadership, hope and respect for thriving families.

Opening Night Reception: Please join us after the performance on April 24 for wine and light refreshments to celebrate the cast, crew and creative team!

Bring on the Monsters: Empathy, Defeating Demons, and Growing Up: Please join us for a discussion following the April 27 matinee performance about empathy, the challenges facing young adults today, and the pleasures of adapting a blockbuster novel into a musical. Panelists include Professor of English Dave Sumner, Associate Professor of Religion Jennifer Williams, and Associate Professor of Theatre and director Lindsey Mantoan.

Cast & Creative Team:

The cast includes TJ Lake (Percy Jackson), Eleanor Black, Lucy Ingham, Alyssa Catalani, Hannah Day, Zoe Hertlein, Julia Hutchison, Hannah Jones, MJ Lorino, Tony Pascalar, Cristina Purkey, Cameron Ramirez, Bella Rigutto, David Stephens and DeAndre Williams. Assoc. Prof. Lindsey Mantoan is the director, with Matthew Fletcher as musical director and Eve Brindis as choreographer. Scenic design is by Assistant Professor Derek Lane; costume, hair and makeup design is by Instructional Associate Laurel Peterson, lighting and sound design is by Instructional Associate Jesse Klug, and projection design is by Tony Churchill. Sophomore Skylar McLeod is serving as the production’s stage manager.

Box Office information:

Tickets are $15 for full price; $13 for seniors (62+) and Linfield faculty and staff (two tickets per ID); and $10 for students 8+ (any school, one ticket per ID). Recommended for ages 8 and older. Children under the age of seven (including babes in arms) will not be admitted to any performance. The performance is approximately 2 hours with one intermission. Seating is reserved.

The box office opens April 22 at 3 p.m. Located in Ford Hall, box office hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. and until 7:30 p.m. on performance days. It will also be open from noon to 2 on Sunday, April 27. The box office is closed on Mondays. We encourage you to order online with our digital ticket or print–at–home option.

Warnings:

Fog, haze and flashing lights will be used. For more information, call 503-883-2292.

Accessible Seating:

The Marshall Theatre is accessible. Please contact the box office for help with accessible seating. For more information, call 503-883-2292.

Sponsorship:

This production is sponsored by the Linfield Theatre Program and the Linfield Department of Music with support from the Lacroute Arts Series at Linfield University. The Lacroute Arts Series is made possible by the generosity of arts benefactor Ronni Lacroute. The series, sponsored by the Lacroute Arts Fund at Linfield, is dedicated to helping the university present arts events and activities for the campus and community. It provides programs featuring artists in the areas of music, art and theatre. This production is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Directions to Ford Hall and Marshall Theatre

From Highway 99W in south McMinnville, turn east on Keck Drive at Albertsons. Take Keck Drive to Lever Street, and turn right. Take the next immediate right at Ford Drive into the theatre parking lot. Ford Hall is located at the west end of the parking lot.

Playwrights Welcome

Playwrights Welcome is a program created to provide free access to theatre for theatre writers around the country. Developed for the Dramatists Guild of America members, this national ticketing initiative was created by Samuel French, a Concord Theatricals company, along with input from other publishing and licensing houses. To receive a ticket through Playwrights Welcome at our theatre, please contact the box office up to 24 hours before the performance. Writers must present their Dramatists Guild membership card when obtaining a ticket.

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