I Love You Because

Book and lyrics by Ryan Cunningham and music by Joshua Salzman

Very loosely based on Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, "I Love You Because" is the story of how the methodical greeting card poet Austin and love-for-the-moment Marcy try against all odds not to fall in love with each other. She's on the rebound and has decided not to consider any date as relationship material for at least six months. He's heartbroken after catching his girlfriend cheating and is determined to write the perfect love poem to win her back. Meanwhile, Austin's malapropping brother Jeff has been "wearing out the mattress" with Marcy's brainy, emotionally aloof friend Diana, while remaining "just friends." Filling out the company, is NYC Man and NYC Woman, who serve as part-time narrators and full-time instigators. Together, the characters explore the rules and nuances of dating in the city as they learn how to love.

Show Dates

Cast

Austin: Alex Daly

Marcy: Emily Marsland

Jeff: Justin Cournoyer

Diana: Cydney Swofford

NYC Man: Sean Casserly

NYC Woman: Jessica Sorgi

Pit Orchestra

Conductors: Charlie Clark and Danny Stellini

Reeds: Katherine Hagerty and Kerry Townsend

Bass: Justin Ellis

Keyboard: Grace Lloyd

Percussion: Cameron Nadler

Production Staff

Producer: Elissa Rumer

Director: Matt Jacques

Music Directors: Charlie Clark and Grace Lloyd

Choreographer: Michael McWaters

Stage Manager: Elissa Rumer

Assistant Stage Manager: Ashley Soucar

Set Designer: Jenna Alexy

Properties Manager: Olivia Myrick

Lighting Designer: Travis Wright

Costume Designer: Lauren Josey

Technical Director: Jenna Alexy

Light Board Operator: Ben Muller

Scenic Artist: Katherine Lloyd

Stagehand: Josh Peterson