Welcome to Marin Musical Theatre Company’s production of Jagged Little Pill!
When we first began the journey of bringing Alanis Morissette’s groundbreaking album to life on our stage, we knew we were stepping into bold territory. This show is not just a jukebox musical, it’s a deeply layered story of family, identity, pain, and resilience, underscored by songs that defined a generation. For those of us who grew up with Alanis’s music, the raw honesty of her lyrics and the unapologetic power of her voice gave us permission to feel our anger, our joy, and our complexity. That same spirit pulses through this production.
Producing Jagged Little Pill has taught us a great deal. We’ve learned what it means to hold space for challenging themes while still creating a joyful, safe, and collaborative environment for our cast and creative team. We’ve seen firsthand how storytelling through song can spark conversations about topics often left unspoken. Most importantly, we’ve been reminded of the transformative power of theater. It connects strangers in a shared moment, allows us to see ourselves in each other’s stories, and leaves us just a little braver when we walk out the door.
Alanis once said that her songs are about “universal emotions, in all their messy glory.” We hope tonight you hear those emotions reflected back to you - whether in a lyric you’ve sung a thousand times, a chord that strikes unexpectedly, or a truth that lingers after the final bow.
On behalf of Marin Musical Theatre Company, thank you for joining us on this journey. Your presence completes the circle of storytelling, and we are so grateful to share this night with you.
-- Katie Wickes and Jenny Boynton
When we first began the journey of bringing Alanis Morissette’s groundbreaking album to life on our stage, we knew we were stepping into bold territory. This show is not just a jukebox musical, it’s a deeply layered story of family, identity, pain, and resilience, underscored by songs that defined a generation. For those of us who grew up with Alanis’s music, the raw honesty of her lyrics and the unapologetic power of her voice gave us permission to feel our anger, our joy, and our complexity. That same spirit pulses through this production.
Producing Jagged Little Pill has taught us a great deal. We’ve learned what it means to hold space for challenging themes while still creating a joyful, safe, and collaborative environment for our cast and creative team. We’ve seen firsthand how storytelling through song can spark conversations about topics often left unspoken. Most importantly, we’ve been reminded of the transformative power of theater. It connects strangers in a shared moment, allows us to see ourselves in each other’s stories, and leaves us just a little braver when we walk out the door.
Alanis once said that her songs are about “universal emotions, in all their messy glory.” We hope tonight you hear those emotions reflected back to you - whether in a lyric you’ve sung a thousand times, a chord that strikes unexpectedly, or a truth that lingers after the final bow.
On behalf of Marin Musical Theatre Company, thank you for joining us on this journey. Your presence completes the circle of storytelling, and we are so grateful to share this night with you.
-- Katie Wickes and Jenny Boynton