Straight Edge Theatre presents Bat Boy: The Musical at The 2016 Edmonton Fringe

Nadine Veroba – Actor

Amanda Neufeld – Director

Molly Mackinnon – Actor

Bethany Hughes – Producer

Bat Boy: The Musical is the hilariously irreverent and satirical musical based on the widely popular 90s tabloid article from The Weekly World News featuring a half-man and half-bat boy found in the cave and on the run from government officials. Set in the backwards hick town of Hope Falls in West Virginia coal mining district, Bat Boy: The Musical tells the tale of the titular Bat Boy when, after being discovered feral and savage by a trio of spelunking hooligan teenagers, is given over to the care of the towns local veterinarian (Dr. Parker), for a lack of a better solution. The Parker begin the task of to assimilate the Bat Boy (whom they name Edgar) to human life and, most importantly, civilized culture. Edgar proves himself to be a quick study in language, education and decorum (thanks to some old BBC video tapes), and Dr. Parker’s wife and daughter soon find themselves forming a close bond with the boy much to the Doctors discontent.

Will Edgar ever find acceptance and friendship in a town that fears and distrusts him?

Will he ever find companionship or even love?

And will he ever be able to control his insatiable need for human blood?! 

Bat Boy: The Musical will reveal all and so much more in this hilarious rock/pop musical romp which serves as a brilliant theatrical metaphor for the dangers of prejudice, intolerance, and provincialism while dealing with the controversial subject matter of rape, incest, and domestic abuse. Prepare to be amazed and offended!