Bat Boy: The Musical
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Get ready to take an exciting journey into the world of musical theatre with "Bat Boy: The Musical" at Bucyrus Little Theatre. This captivating musical combines humor, drama, and unforgettable songs to tell the tale of a half-boy, half-bat creature finding his place in the world.

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Bat Boy: The Musical

Please Note NEW Show Times!

Friday, October 24 @ 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 25 @ 2 p.m.

Sunday, October 26 @ 2 p.m.

Directed By: Scott Leon Smith

Meet The Cast Of Bat Boy: The Musical

Darius Darmody (Batboy [Edgar])

Darius Darmody, from Lexington, stars as Batboy/Edgar in Bat Boy: The Musical at Bucyrus Little Theatre. With past roles including Jack in Into the Woods, Tobias in Sweeney Todd, and Prince Eric in The Little Mermaid, Darius’ favorite theatrical experience was performing in the ensemble of Jesus Christ Superstar, where he loved the vibrant dances and working with Broadway writer/producer Jeff Richmond. Having collaborated with professionals like Richmond and actor Brian Stepanek (Young Sheldon, Suite Life of Zack & Cody), Darius is thrilled to tackle the tragic role of Edgar, bringing emotional depth and killer songs to the stage. In his free time, he enjoys singing, dancing, playing guitar, hanging out with friends, and late-night drives.

Cynthia Carvel (Shelley Parker)

Cynthia Carvel, a 16-year-old River Valley High School student from Marion, stars as Shelley Parker in Bat Boy: The Musical at Bucyrus Little Theatre. A team member at Donatos Pizza in Marion, Cynthia’s stage credits include Johanna in Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Jasmine in Aladdin Jr., and Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast Jr. at BLT, plus many roles elsewhere. Her favorite was Johanna in Sweeney Todd, which pushed her vocal skills and was incredibly educational. She’s thrilled to play a role originated by Kerry Butler, meet new castmates, and perform for audiences. For fun, Cynthia enjoys cosplaying, singing, playing bass and flute, and writing.

Emma F. White (Meredith)

Emma F. White, from Bucyrus, stars as Meredith in Bat Boy: The Musical at Bucyrus Little Theatre, her fifth production with BLT in three years. A Certified Phlebotomist Technician at Wyandot Memorial Hospital, Emma’s stage credits include Spamalot (2022), Elf (2022), Disenchanted (2023, OCTA), and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2024). Her favorite was Sweeney Todd, a bucket-list musical with a stellar cast and challenging music that she loved performing. Emma is excited for her first lead role that’s neither a villain nor a chorus part. For fun, she enjoys hanging out with her sister Hannah and brother-in-law Matt, sleeping, watching TV shows, and attending other theater productions. Notably, she was the youngest cast member in Spamalot (her debut) and Disenchanted.

Chris Collins (Dr. Parker)

Chris Collins, from Willard, takes on the role of Dr. Parker in Bat Boy: The Musical at Bucyrus Little Theatre. As a manager at McDonald's in Willard, Chris returns to the stage for the first time since 2020, fueled by a deep passion for theater since high school in 2011. His past BLT roles include Musical of Musicals (The Musical), The Secret Garden, and Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. His favorite was Billy in Musical of Musicals, where he loved parodying famous musicals and basking in the audience’s reactions. Chris is thrilled to portray Dr. Parker, a complex character reminiscent of JD from Heathers, marking a fresh challenge. For fun, he enjoys video games, technical work, and building intricate interactions with OBS broadcasting software.

Sam Starr (Sheriff Reynolds)

Sam Starr, from Galion, plays Sheriff Reynolds in Bat Boy: The Musical at Bucyrus Little Theatre. A food prep and delivery worker at Ohio Heartland Headstart in Mansfield, Sam has an extensive stage history, including roles as The Funeral Herald in Young Frankenstein, Monsieur D'Arque in Beauty and the Beast, Francis Nurse in The Crucible, General Lord Glossop in Jekyll and Hyde, Father Alexandios in Mamma Mia!, and more, across shows like Godspell, Chicago, and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. His favorite role was himself in Godspell, a joyful post-COVID performance on a swelteringly hot outdoor stage. Sam is thrilled to sing vibrant songs and craft a unique take on the Sheriff Reynolds character. For fun, he loves singing, watching movies, attending plays, baking cakes, spending time with his baby brother and sister, and making others laugh.

Aria Sennet (Lorraine/Ensemble)

Aria Sennet, from Marion, Ohio, takes on the role of Lorraine and Ensemble in Bat Boy: The Musical at Bucyrus Little Theatre. Her stage experience includes roles at Wynford High School in Annie, Frozen Jr., and various tech roles, as well as BLT’s Seussical, 12 Daze of Christmas, and Willy Wonka Jr.. Aria’s favorite role was Telebetty in 12 Daze of Christmas. She’s excited to explore her named role as Daisy, dive into the character, and deliver her lines. In her free time, Aria enjoys writing, singing, and spending time with friends.

Jasper Eagle-Hobbs (Ruthie Taylor/Clem)

Jasper Eagle-Hobbs, from Galion, plays Ruthie and Clem in Bat Boy: The Musical at Bucyrus Little Theatre. Her stage experience includes Beauty & the Beast Jr., Charlie Brown Christmas, 12 Daze of Christmas, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, and Willy Wonka Jr.. Jasper’s favorite role was Ms. Teave in Willy Wonka Jr., her first solo performance. She’s thrilled to tackle a southern accent and explore the unique vibe of this show, a departure from past roles. For fun, Jasper enjoys drawing, skateboarding, crocheting, reading, and hanging out with friends.

Cheri’ Laughbaum (Maggie/Doctor)

Cheri’ Laughbaum, from Galion, brings more than 30 years of theatrical experience to Bat Boy: The Musical at Bucyrus Little Theatre. An Allied Health Teacher at Pioneer CTC’s Galion Schools satellite, Cheri’ recently played Grandma in BLT’s production of The Addams Family and Ariel in Galion Community Theatre’s production of Disenchanted!. She directed BLT’s 2024 production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street and Spamalot, as well as Jekyll and Hyde and Young Frankenstein at GCT. Her most memorable role was playing Madame Thénardier in Les Misérables, a bucket-list dream. Cheri’ is thrilled to return to the stage and entertain audiences. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, herbology, and lake life.

Julie Pollock (Mrs. Taylor/Ensemble)

Julie Pollock, from Bucyrus, plays Mrs. Taylor in Bat Boy: The Musical at Bucyrus Little Theatre, where she also serves on the BLT Board of Directors. Employed at Ibtech in Bucyrus, Julie’s stage experience includes Hello Dolly in Upper Sandusky and Seussical: The Musical at BLT. Her favorite role so far is Mrs. Taylor in this production, as she relishes tackling this unique, unconventional character. Julie is excited to bring this distinctive role to life. In her free time, she loves hanging out with family and friends.

Jack Murrell (Rick Taylor/Bud/Pan)

Jack Murrell, a freshman at Wynford High School, takes on the roles of Tick Taylor, Bud, and Pan in Bat Boy: The Musical at Bucyrus Little Theatre. An active member of BLT’s Teen Theatre Club and Teen Improv Troupe, Jack played Mr. Bucket in BLT’s Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Jr. this summer. His stage credits include Aladdin Jr., Seussical the Musical, A Charlie Brown Christmas, and 12 Daze of Christmas at BLT, as well as performing with the Royal Singers at Wynford.

Aniela Mueller (Ron Taylor/Ned)

Aniela Mueller, a freshman at Wynford High School, shines as Ron Taylor and Ned in Bat Boy: The Musical at Bucyrus Little Theatre. Known for her standout role as JoJo in BLT’s Seussical, Aniela has performed in Annie, The Crazy Quilt Club, and Frozen Jr. at Wynford; Elf Jr. at Upper Sandusky’s Star Theater; and Sweeney Todd, A Charlie Brown Christmas, 12 Daze of Christmas, Seussical, and Aladdin Jr. at BLT. An active member of BLT’s Teen Theatre Club and Teen Improv Troupe, she loves learning music and memorizing lines. In her free time, Aniela enjoys singing, swimming, and spending time with her sister Aleah.

Gwen Crall (Ensemble)

Gwen Crall, a student at Wynford High School, joins the Ensemble in Bat Boy: The Musical at Bucyrus Little Theatre. She recently played young Lucy and a crazy person in BLT’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, a show she found “very relatable,” and portrayed Mrs. Bucket in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Jr. this past summer. Gwen’s stage credits also include Frozen Jr., Annie, The Crazy Quilt Club, Beauty and the Beast Jr., and Elf the Musical at BLT and school productions. In her free time, Gwen loves tapping into her creative side through reading, writing, and drawing.

Scott Smith (Reverend Hightower/Reporter)

Scott Smith, director of Bat Boy: The Musical at Bucyrus Little Theatre, also stars as Reverend Hightower and Reporter. He recently played the title role in BLT’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. Holding a Master of Fine Arts in Acting from West Virginia University, Scott has performed professionally at regional theaters nationwide, including Vince Fontaine in Grease, General Waverly in White Christmas, and Orin Scrivello, DDS in Little Shop of Horrors at Mansfield’s Renaissance Theatre. As CEO of Monstervox Productions in Bucyrus, he produces audio and video content for small businesses and works as a voice actor for audiobooks, videos, animations, and commercials. A BLT board member, Scott instructs master classes and serves as the “voice” of Bucyrus Little Theatre through radio ads, podcast hosting, and pre-show announcements.

BatBlog

Unleash The Beast: Bucyrus Little Theatre's Bat Boy: The Musical Sours With Heart & Humor

Listen To Director Scott Leon Smith Interview Members Of The 'Bat Boy' Cast

Get ready for a fang-tastic episode of No Small Parts, the podcast that shines a spotlight on the heart and soul of community theatre! This time, host Scott Leon Smith takes us behind the scenes at Bucyrus Little Theatre in Ohio, where rehearsals for the cult classic Bat Boy: The Musical are in full swing. Buckle up, Broadway fans, because this episode is a hilarious, heartfelt dive into a show that’s equal parts Hamilton swagger, Mean Girls sass, and pure, unfiltered weirdness. Well ... kind of ...

Scott sits down with a few members of his cast, Cynthia Carvel (Shelly), Emma White (Meredith), and Chris Collins (Dr. Parker), to dish on what makes Bat Boy a one-of-a-kind theatrical beast. This off-Broadway gem, inspired by a 90s tabloid tale of a half-boy, half-bat found in a West Virginia cave, is a raucous blend of musical theatre genres. Think rock ballads, country hoedowns, rap battles, and Broadway-style belters, all wrapped in a madcap, self-aware package that pokes fun at itself and the entire musical theatre world. It’s like if Little Shop of Horrors and Beetlejuice had a lovechild that grew up reading Weekly World News.

Cynthia, a 16-year-old theatre kid with a passion for singing, spills the tea on playing Shelly, the bratty teen who falls for the charismatic, bad-boy vibes of Bat Boy (played by the talented Darius, who’s sadly not here, so they talk behind his back). Emma, a phlebotomist by day (perfect for a show obsessed with blood!), shares her journey stepping into the complex role of Meredith, Shelly’s sitcom-mom with a mysterious edge. And Chris, channeling his inner mad scientist as Dr. Parker, dishes on tackling high-energy rock numbers and dancing (or flubbing) his way through the show’s wild choreography.

From Nosferatu-inspired costumes to projections that dial up the '90s horror schlock, this production is pushing the envelope at Bucyrus Little Theatre. Expect dance breaks that’ll make you want to line dance in the aisles, key changes that sneak up like a bat in the night, and a story that’s as touching as it is bizarre. With nods to Broadway heavyweights like Kerry Butler (Mean Girls, Beetlejuice) and Jonathan Groff (Hamilton), this episode proves Bat Boy is more than just a cult hit; it’s a love letter to the weird and wonderful world of community theatre.

Tune in to hear Scott and his cast share pizza-fueled banter, rehearsal war stories, and why this show is a must-see for anyone who loves musical theatre with a side of chaos. Catch Bat Boy: The Musical at Bucyrus Little Theatre from October 17th-19th and 24th-26th, 2025, with special Saturday matinees to accommodate the cast’s homecoming plans.

Grab your tickets at busyruslittletheatre.com and prepare for a bloody good time!

BUCYRUS LITTLE THEATRE

Bat Boy: The Musical
Unlock The Thrills Of This Unique Musical Production

Meet The Cast Of Bat Boy: The Musical

BatBlog

Listen To Director Scott Leon Smith Interview Members Of The 'Bat Boy' Cast

Listen To The Music

Bat Boy: The Musical Unlock The Thrills Of This Unique Musical Production

Meet The Cast Of Bat Boy: The Musical

BatBlog

Listen To Director Scott Leon Smith Interview Members Of The 'Bat Boy' Cast

Listen To The Music

Bat Boy: The Musical
Unlock The Thrills Of This Unique Musical Production