FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 7, 2026
Media Contact
Michele Danna
Education Director
Email: EducationDirector@milesquaretheatre.org
Mile Square Theatre Presents “Urinetown: The Musical”
Local Young Artists Take the Stage in MST’s Bold New Pre-Professional Program
HOBOKEN, NJ – Mile Square Theatre (MST) is proud to present its first-ever Pre-Professional Theatre Program production, “Urinetown: The Musical,” book and lyrics by Greg Kotis, music and lyrics by Mark Hollmann. The entire production is led by a team of professionals—our assistants and cast are all young artists ages 18 to 25, based right here in Hudson County and from across North and Central New Jersey. The production opens Friday, July 24, and runs through Sunday, July 26.
Directed by Michele Danna, with Musical Direction by Nathan Morrissey, “Urinetown” is a hilariously funny and touchingly honest musical satire. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity’s most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides that he’s had enough and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom.
Tickets are $25 for general admission and $10 for seniors and children under 12.
“MST is thrilled to be introducing this new program to our community,” said Michele Danna, MST Education Director. “Our Pre-Professional Program bridges the gap between educational theatre and the professional world by providing young artists with the opportunity to collaborate with professional directors, music directors, and technical artists while performing on a professional stage. The program also extends beyond the production itself. Participants take part in our Workshop for the Working Actor, where they receive audition coaching, feedback on their professional materials, and participate in discussions with working theatre professionals. Whether they’re returning to college in the fall or preparing to enter their next audition room, participants leave with valuable experience and practical tools to support the next step in their artistic journey.”
PRODUCTION TEAM
Director: Michele Danna
Musical Director: Nathan Morrissey
Choreographer: Ellen Grace Diehl
Stage Manager: Tais Fontanez
Technical Director: Justin Wyble
Assistant Technical Director: Chris Gardner
CAST
Tiffany Albornoz
Charlie Ambrocio
Collin Eagen
Mircea Florescu
Chloe Garcia
Chloe Gulvin
Leah Israeli
Alexa Kirkpatrick
Addie Kriegel
Georgina Lopez
Jaylene Lugo
Gianna Mainor
Mikayla Monclova
Vincent Simpson
Emily Torres
Ethan Young
URINETOWN: THE MUSICAL
July 24–25, 7:00 PM–9:30 PM
July 26, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM
Runtime: 2 ½ hours
General Admission: $25
Seniors & Children under 12: $10
Purchase tickets at https://www.milesquaretheatre.org/events/urinetown-the-musical
About Mile Square Theatre
Founded in 2003, Mile Square Theatre is a nonprofit professional theatre dedicated to producing bold, relevant, and engaging theatrical work for audiences of all ages. MST enriches the region through professional productions and innovative arts education.
Mile Square Theatre
1400 Clinton Street
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 683-7014
Website: www.milesquaretheatre.org
Instagram: @milesquaretheatre
Facebook: @milesquaretheatre
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Theater/Organization: Mile Square Theatre
Theater Address: 1400 Clinton Street Hoboken, New Jersey 07030 (Map It)
Theater Phone: (201) 683-7014
