A world premiere fictionalized retelling of the 1977 San Francisco disability rights sit-in, pulsing with music, heart, and resilience as a community fights for connection, identity, and change.
504: The Musical
Book & Lyrics by Abbie Goldberg
Music by Mason McDowell
Performed At:
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Kilstrom Theatre
Speer Blvd &, Arapahoe St, Denver, CO 80204
Performance Dates:
August 6 – 23rd, 2026
ON OPENING NIGHT, AUGUST 8TH, JOIN US FOR A RECEPTION IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE SHOW IN THE KILSTROM LOBBY!
Directed By
Ben Raanan
SYNOPSIS:
1977. San Francisco. A prolific group of disabled activists walks and rolls into the federal building, refusing to leave until the first major piece of legislation for disability rights is enforced. They stayed in that building for 25 days. 504: The Musical is a fictionalized adaptation of those fateful days of disabled resistance. This world premiere pulses with energy, heart, and the unmistakable spirit of resilience in the face of a world that doesn’t accept you. Blending vibrant music with rich storytelling, the show follows a community on the brink of change as they fight for connection, identity, and hope in the face of shifting times.
Cast (Alphabetical by Character Name):
Billie: Lily Blessing
Bruce: Leonard E. Barrett, Jr*
Emily: River Hetzel
Florence: Juliet Villa
Heather: Atlas Drake
Jim: Eli Schroeder
June: Jolee Harston
Keith: Trenton Schindele
Mary: Jen Anderman
Paul: Grey Dumois
Robert: Shanae Adams
Sandy: Adrienne Asterita
Ensemble
Emmanuel Dewberry
Madison Stout
Romy Lopez
Shay Arcella-Bohman
Toby Yount
*Denotes Member of Actor’s Equity
Production Team
Book & Lyrics by Abbie Goldberg
Music by Mason McDowell
Director: Ben Raanan
Music Directors: Jerimiah Otto and Trent Hines
Choreographer: Savannah Svoboda
Assistant Director: Colby Bleicher
Assistant Director: Gregg Vigil
Assistant Choreographer: Ashlyn Volk
Scenic Designer: Brian Watson
Lighting Designer: Emily Maddox
Costume Designer: Alexandra Ligh-
Sound Designer: Curt Behm
Props Designer: Cheryl Brodzinsky
Assistant Lighting Designer: Amanda Fisk
Assistant Costume Designer: Emogene Lovey
Intimacy and Fight Director: Samantha Egle
Dramaturg: Twanna LaTrice Hill
Production Manager: Annie Jacobs
Stage Manager: Megan Wilson
Assistant Stage Manager: Amie Benjamin
Accommodations Specialist: AJ Watson
Assistant Accommodations Specialist: Katie Brownlee
Crew Lead/ ASM: Richard Sauer
ASL Interpreter: Katie Blessing
Wardrobe Supervisor: Domino Douglas
Hair and Makeup Supervisor: Lisa White
Captions Technician: Annie Sand
THE BAND
Pianist: Trent Hines
Guitar: Matt Rich
Bass: Jon Cullison
Percussion: Brian Jaffe
THE INTERNS
Front of House Intern: Delanee McKenna
Marketing Intern: Oliva Mazzullo
Community Engagement Intern: Markus Rodriguez
Sound Design Intern: Ryder Hart
Props Design Intern: Kenna Winther
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
- Captions available at all performances
- Audio Description available by request for any performance with 2 weeks advance notice by emailing info@phamaly.org
- American Sign Language Interpretation is available by request for any performance with 2 weeks advance notice, by emailing info@phamaly.org
- Assisted listening devices (limited supply first come first serve)
- Wheelchair Accessible Seating
- Low sensory quiet spaces: Available at all performances
- Accessibility Materials: Braille programs, Sensory Guide, Accessibility Guide, Fidgets, etc.