Age of Aquarius: Norwell's Company Theatre to stage groundbreaking hippie musical 'Hair'

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Back row: Janaysia Gethers, of Weymouth; Gilbert Dabady, of Rockland; Nic Pinto, of Abington; Tim Bevens, of Hingham. Front row: Julia Violet, of Norwell; Nolan Donato, of Scituate; Peter Kirby, of Norwell; and Elizabeth Nunnery, of Hanover.
Back row: Janaysia Gethers, of Weymouth; Gilbert Dabady, of Rockland; Nic Pinto, of Abington; Tim Bevens, of Hingham. Front row: Julia Violet, of Norwell; Nolan Donato, of Scituate; Peter Kirby, of Norwell; and Elizabeth Nunnery, of Hanover.
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NORWELL – The Company Theatre will let the sunshine in for its production of the groundbreaking hippie musical "Hair," running July 29 through Aug.  21.

"Hair" is directed by Company Theatre co-founder Zoe Bradford with musical direction by Robert McDonough, choreography by Sally Ashton Forrest, lighting by Dean Palmer Jr. and sets by Ryan Barrow.

Julia Violet, of Hanover; Janaysia Gethers, of Weymouth; Elizabeth Nunnery, of Hanover; Shane Cunniff, of Quincy; and Tim Bevens, Hingham, dance in a scene from the musical "Hair" at The Company Theatre in Norwell.
Julia Violet, of Hanover; Janaysia Gethers, of Weymouth; Elizabeth Nunnery, of Hanover; Shane Cunniff, of Quincy; and Tim Bevens, Hingham, dance in a scene from the musical "Hair" at The Company Theatre in Norwell.

“This cast of young adults has our stage resonating with life as they perform memorable songs with new choreography. The professional band, vintage costumes and kaleidoscopic lighting effects are sure to be exciting,”  Bradford said.

Berger, leader of the Tribe, is played by Nolan Donato, of Scituate, and Sheila, the protest leader, is portrayed by Julia Violet, of Norwell, in The Company Theatre's production of "Hair."
Berger, leader of the Tribe, is played by Nolan Donato, of Scituate, and Sheila, the protest leader, is portrayed by Julia Violet, of Norwell, in The Company Theatre's production of "Hair."

“Hair,” about young people coming together to change the world, has story and lyrics by James Rado and Gerome Ragni and music by Galt MacDermot. It was the first rock musical on Broadway, and it paved the way for other rock musicals, including “Jesus Christ Superstar” and “Rent.”

Shane Cunniff, of Quincy, and Gilbert Dabady, of Rockland, appear in a scene from the musical "Hair" at The Company Theater in Norwell.
Shane Cunniff, of Quincy, and Gilbert Dabady, of Rockland, appear in a scene from the musical "Hair" at The Company Theater in Norwell.

The Massachusetts League of Women Voters will be present at performances of "Hair" to register residents.

General admission tickets are $48 and premium seating tickets are $56. To buy tickets, call 781-871-2787 or go to www.companytheatre.com. The theater is at 30 Accord Park Drive.

In Company Theatre's production of "Hair," Peter Kirby, of Norwell, plays Claude, who joins the Tribe but is ultimately drafted into the Vietnam War. Also featured is Julia Violet, of Norwell, as Sheila, the protest leader.
In Company Theatre's production of "Hair," Peter Kirby, of Norwell, plays Claude, who joins the Tribe but is ultimately drafted into the Vietnam War. Also featured is Julia Violet, of Norwell, as Sheila, the protest leader.

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