This March, New Rochelle High School’s very own TheatreWorks club will be performing their spring musical, Firebringer.

The show depicts humanity’s discovery of fire with its own comedic and witty twists. Firebringer follows the story of Jemilla, a compassionate but skeptical leader and protector, and Zazzalil, a curious and rebellious young inventor turned revolutionary, along with their tribe of quirky and funny cavemen.

Featuring a sassy mammoth, a character that only says their own name, and even a duck-worshipping priest, this musical takes nothing seriously. Firebringer immerses audiences in the early days of the Stone Age, but adds its own comedic spin to practically everything.

In tandem with all these humorous aspects, the show also contains relevant themes reflecting the modern world. One of these ideas is the mesmerizing but dangerous power of fire being an allegory for technology (especially smartphones), an idea cleverly emphasized by director Anthony Stirpe.

The show also discusses mature ideas of blind faith, authoritarian power, and human destruction (no, this is not a dystopian society). Younger viewers can enjoy messages of togetherness, standing up for yourself, and the importance of working hard.

We also talked with TheatreWorks president and Firebringer cast member, Gabby Cohen. In her interview, she stated that audiences should expect “lots of fun and lots of laughs.”

She stated that, “Every moment in this show is full of wit, humor, and the most unexpected one-liners and running gags that will leave the audience cracking up!”

When asked about the specific parts of the show audiences might find interesting, she mentioned the ensemble’s large part in the show.

“The ‘tribe’, meaning the entire cast, has a group personality that adds so much to the stage. Although Firebringer was not [originally] written to have an ensemble, the big group moments of the show are what really makes it come alive.”

See Firebringer at New Rochelle High school:

Special thank you to Gabby Cohen and TheatreWorks.