These Days
by Mark Walden Collins
These Days
What Makes a Good Life?
✨ Experience the Premiere of These Days – A New Musical at The Bit Theater! ✨
Discover the heart, humor, and harmony of These Days, an original two-act musical making its debut at The Bit Theater in Aurora, Illinois. Perfect for lovers of new musicals, thought-provoking storytelling, and unforgettable live music, this inspiring production takes you on a moving journey of self-discovery.
Emerson’s life is at a crossroads: should she pursue her dream symphony position in Boston, or stay in the tight-knit Montana agricultural community she calls home? These Days explores the push and pull between ambition and belonging, passion and practicality, “what could be” and “what has been.” Through soaring music, heartfelt performances, and an emotional narrative, the show ultimately answers the question: What makes a good life?
Audiences will leave with a renewed sense of hope and optimism—plus melodies they’ll be humming long after the final bow.
🎵 Hear the Music – Visit www.thesedaysthemusical.com for exclusive song previews, behind-the-scenes insights, and more.
Cast
- Dreamer – Bee Wright
- Realist – Piper Burney
- Anne – Tiegan Didriksen
- Hiring Manager – Cole Cottrell
- Emerson – Aliza Gussin
- Realtor / Student – Christi Bradley
📍 Venue: The Bit Theater – Aurora, IL
🎟️ Tickets available now! Don’t miss your chance to see a bold new work before the rest of the world does.
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