The rich and the poor. Conformity and rebellion. Public Amenity Number 9 and Urinetown. The satirical comedy about a dystopian city revolting against a corrupt corporation was directed by Green Hope High School’s Peter Comperatore– Mr. C, and performed by GH theater students on April 9-11, 2026. This production, brought to life by its cast and crew, is known as Urinetown.
Urinetown, written by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann, is a musical comedy about a dystopian fictional city and Public Amenity Number 9, which developed a system of having to pay fees in order to be able to use public restrooms. This is the result of a long-time water crisis, where now if you fail to pay or urinate anywhere other than the controlled restrooms, citizens are banished to the infamous town known as “Urinetown.” In the end, being sent to Urinetown is revealed to be a metaphor for what actually happens when one is caught rebelling: death. The show ironically explores the themes of the reality of capitalism, bureaucracy and public revolution using songs, musical tropes etc.
The school’s production premiered April 9-11 at 7 p.m., and Saturday 1 p.m. and & 7 p.m. The main roles and cast included:
Bobby Strong
Brian Pollard (‘26)
Hope Cladwell
Danielle Sanchez (‘26)
Caldwell B. Cladwell
Carter Stein (‘26)
Little Sally
Remy Owens (‘26)
Officer Lockstock
Jorian Holst (‘27)
While the opening night and following performances went smoothly according to audiences and friends, what about behind the scenes? How did the cast members feel?
Lead character Hope Cladwell, played by Danielle Sanchez (‘26), stated, “Opening night I was feeling terrible. I was really nervous and I felt a lot of pressure because I wanted to do a good job… But after the first performance and just having the feeling of being on that stage with the lights and the audience, you just feel so alive, and it was great.”
Sanchez, alongside Harshitha Arul Kumar (‘28), a member of the backstage crew (costume department), were asked what was the best part of getting to produce and perform for the musical. Danielle replied, “I would say the best part of getting to perform Urinetown is the people. I couldn’t have asked for a better show or group of people to perform with… It really is just such a family in the cast and we all have so much love for each other and theatre.”
Describing the backstage production of Urinetown, Kumar stated, “Personally, I think the best part of being in the costume department is all the DIY we get to do. I love sewing, and watching everything come together is truly a special experience.”
In the end, the production of Urinetown concluded as a successful and memorable experience for all cast and crew involved. Students had the opportunity to express themselves, act and grow together, bringing the show to life. This musical impacted members through unforgettable memories, new friendships and the creation of art.
