In this hot mess musical, a group of close friends struggles to navigate the tragedies of life. Guided by poor decision-making and maybe too much alcohol, these buddies try anything to find happiness while the ties of friendship fray. This dark musical comedy is a celebration of the not-so-happy ways in which we persevere, grow, and change—whether we want to or not. Cheers! World Premiere. Since this was a world premiere I had a lot of fun knowing I was getting the opportunity to help define these characters in their first full scale introduction to the world. I loved getting to know each of them and to highlight the quirks about their personalities through their clothing. The songs from this show still run through my head daily and are so relevant. The characters capture the comedy and struggles of trying to be happy and figure out who you are when you happen to be surrounded by death and pain. Photography by Steve Wagner.