Welcome to Nutley Little Theatre

When his beloved beagle is destroyed after a rabid rampage, CB is plunged into such a depression that a literal raincloud starts to follow him around. Suddenly introspective and concerned with the afterlife, he is no longer satisfied with his high school status as a good-looking bully. Writing without hope to a childhood pen pal who has never written back, CB confesses his doubts and fears and describes his daily interactions with his community: his angst-ridden performance artist sister, aggressive buddy Matt, mean girls Marcy and Tricia, and stoned philosopher Van.

When he unexpectedly connects with Beethoven, a childhood friend who had become a target of his group’s homophobic bullying, CB thinks he’s found both a relationship and a means to rebel against his predictable, doormat persona… but he may have to lose everything to gain peace of mind.

Sex, drugs, bullying, mental illness, toxic friendships, and dead dogs. are not the first things which come to mind when we think about the children of Charles Schultz’s iconic comic strip, but Bert V. Royal’s Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead is genuine and genuinely moving update for the “Peanuts” gang. A heartfelt comedic drama and strong ensemble piece which explores the challenges of high school and growing up.

Featuring

CB          GRIFFIN GARTLGRUBER
BEETHOVEN       NICK NAJARAN
MATT                        JAKE CERNY
CB’S SISTER        ALONDRA URIARTE
TRICIA             AMANDA MALONE
MARCY              ELLA SEMBIRING
VAN                      TOM MURTAGH
     VAN’S SISTER        NINA DINORSCIO

Production

Director Skylar LeRose
Asst. Director Jannette Fischer
Stage Manager Ashantah Kerr
Lighting Designer Daniel DaSilva

Intimacy Coordinator LJ Shaw
Jannette Fischer Head Costume,Hair, and Makeup Designer

Performances

September 12, 13, 19, 20, 25, 26, & 27 at 8:00PM

September 14, 21, & 27 at 2:00P