The Startup Musical: Staged Reading

Join us for our staged reading of The Startup, a brand-new musical that explores the impact technology has on our relationships and the way we live our lives. With book and lyrics by Patrick McAndrew, music by Patrick McAndrew and Kevin Mucchetti, and direction by Mia Y. Anderson, The Startup dissects the complexities involved in balancing our real-world interactions with our online personas.

Following each performance, there will be a short talkback with the cast and creative team to discuss the show. Light refreshments will be served.

Show Synopsis:

Maddie Cooper is a freshman in college, trying to survive the trials and tribulations of young adulthood. Meanwhile, her older brother, Chip, has started a new social media company that is creating a lot of buzz. But as the company begins weaving itself into the social fabric of society, its flaws are revealed within the relationships of those closest to Maddie and Chip. While Chip must decide whether he should adhere to the rules of Big Tech or forge his own path, Maddie tries to navigate her online image, change, and romance in a technologically advanced world.

A thought-provoking and timely musical about personal identity in the age of technology, The Startup explores the core essence of our humanity when we spend so much of our time living within screens. What is authenticity if we are broadcasting every moment of our lives for the world to see?

COVID Restrictions:

All audience members will be required to wear masks throughout the duration of the performance and will be asked to provide proof of vaccination at the box office.