Lend Me a Chainsaw
Dallas, Texas | Theatre
Horror, Comedy
Six youths embark on a musical road trip, unaware the lake house they’ve rented hosted a bloody chainsaw murder spree last summer… Lend Me a Chainsaw is the twisted, tongue-in-cheek love child of horror and musical theater. Help us bring the mayhem to a theater near you.
Lend Me a Chainsaw
Dallas, Texas | Theatre
Horror, Comedy
1 Campaigns | Texas, United States
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Six youths embark on a musical road trip, unaware the lake house they’ve rented hosted a bloody chainsaw murder spree last summer… Lend Me a Chainsaw is the twisted, tongue-in-cheek love child of horror and musical theater. Help us bring the mayhem to a theater near you.
About The Project
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
What do you get when you combine a slasher flick and a musical comedy in some unholy experiment? Lend Me A Chainsaw—a bloody, bawdy, and wildly entertaining whirlwind where horror tropes meet showtunes, and everything goes deliciously off the rails.
Six friends set off on a road trip to a lake house the summer before their senior year, blissfully unaware it was the bloody site of a chainsaw murder spree last year.
MEET THE FRIENDS
- KEVIN (he/him; BIPOC, Black preferred) — queer, typical all-American college junior, seems like he might play sports but not be an asshole about it, Sam’s long-time partner
- SAM (they/them; any ethnicity, BIPOC preferred) — flexible gender (non-binary/trans inclusive), patient, clever, and sarcastic, Kevin's long-time partner
- KAT (she/her; any ethnicity, BIPOC preferred) — classic "final girl", down to earth, smart, probably a virgin
- CHAD (he/him; any ethnicity, white preferred) — sort of douchey frat-type, not really part of the group anymore, but Kat invited him
- JESS (she/her; any ethnicity) — the sexually adventurous one, Nick's girlfriend
- NICK (he/him; any ethnicity) — always joking, just looking for a good time, Jess's boyfriend
Now, for one weekend only, I’m partnering with MusicalWriters.com to assemble a dream team for the definitive production that will launch this show into theatres everywhere. With your support, Lend Me A Chainsaw will carve out its rightful place in the musical theatre canon as the next great Halloween tradition.
Lakeside Community Theatre, 2024 (Photography Design by HDS)
OK, BUT WHY?
There aren’t many theatrical horror musicals at all, and the few that exist are usually adaptations or parodies. Lend Me A Chainsaw is the solution: a show that embraces the camp and fun of the genre while flipping familiar tropes and centering voices we don’t usually see or hear in horror.
Since its first performance in 2022, local audiences have braved the bloodbath and come back for more; we’ve already cemented Lend Me A Chainsaw as an annual event in Dallas… Now it’s time to take this musical to the next stage: transforming Lend Me A Chainsaw into a piece of theatre that can spread beyond our community to stages everywhere.
MusicalWriters.com Productions, 2023
WHY NOW?
This year’s production isn’t just “another performance”, it’s a benchmark. Everything must be professional, precise, and true to the script so licensing houses see exactly what this show is and why it’s worth championing. We’ve brought together a dream team of artists—performers, musicians, designers, and technicians—who are giving their time and talent for this one chance to make it happen. We’re seizing this moment, and our Seed&Spark campaign will supplement the MusicalWriters.com Productions budget to ensure we can invest in the professional videography, photography, and production quality required for licensing and distribution, so theatres around the world can present it to their audiences.
MusicalWriters.com Productions, 2022
Every dollar pledged directly contributes to our efforts to secure global licensing for Lend Me A Chainsaw.
Our crowdfunding goal represents the bare minimum we need to prepare Lend Me A Chainsaw for licensing consideration. Funding beyond this goal will allow us to produce a professional studio cast album, strengthening licensing submissions and paving the way for release on music streaming platforms.
MusicalWriters.com Productions, 2022
By supporting this campaign, you’re not just donating—you’re joining a movement to give musical theatre something it desperately needs: a scary, campy, inclusive horror musical that deserves a permanent place in the canon. Help us take the final step in a 15-year journey: transforming Lend Me A Chainsaw from an independent musical into a licensed work that theatres around the world can produce.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Licensing & Distribution Costs
Costs $2,500
Funds the process of licensing the show for production, making it accessible to theaters nationwide.
Rehearsal/Performance Venue
Costs $5,000
Covers the cost of renting a professional space for our cast and creative team to rehearse and perform the production.
Videography/Photography/Marketing
Costs $2,500
Covers professional video, photos, and marketing materials used to promote the show and support future licensing efforts.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
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About This Team
Brian Christensen (Book/Music/Lyrics) has been the resident sound engineer for Dallas Children’s Theater since 2015, and also regularly works with MusicalWriters.com and numerous other theaters in DFW. His other musicals Hatshepsut and Greece: A Mythical Comedy were performed at IMPRINT Theatreworks’ First Impressions Festivals; Hatshepsut was also featured in the 2022 Rogue Theater Festival in NYC.
Rebecca Lowrey (Director/Music Director) is the foremost director and champion of new musicals in DFW. She has made it her mission to prove that Broadway and NYC do not hold a monopoly on theatre greatness, assembling incredible teams of local talent for countless productions over the past 20 years.
MusicalWriters.com (Production) is an online community and resource for creators of theatre guiding writers, composers, and lyricists in taking their musicals from page to stage. They have been instrumental in the 4-year development of Lend Me A Chainsaw from the first table read to this current full production.
The Creative Team
Assistant Director/Producer - Devin Berg
Choreographer - Christina Kudlicki
Scenic/Props Designer - Kae Styron
Costume Designer - Jessie Wallace
Lighting Designer - Caroline Hodge
Projections Designer - Chanylr Jordan
Fight/Intimacy Direction - Ashley White
Sound Designer - Brian Christensen
Stage Manager - Maddie Collins
The Actors
Devin Berg
Sienna Riehle
Jason Philip Solis
Johnny Brown
Austin Bender-Davis
Rachel Nicole Poole
Nolan Spinks
And a surprise guest, or two, or five!
The Musicians
To Be Announced
Current Team
Incentives
- The Story
- Wishlist
- Updates
- The Team
- Community
Mission Statement
The Story
What do you get when you combine a slasher flick and a musical comedy in some unholy experiment? Lend Me A Chainsaw—a bloody, bawdy, and wildly entertaining whirlwind where horror tropes meet showtunes, and everything goes deliciously off the rails.
Six friends set off on a road trip to a lake house the summer before their senior year, blissfully unaware it was the bloody site of a chainsaw murder spree last year.
MEET THE FRIENDS
- KEVIN (he/him; BIPOC, Black preferred) — queer, typical all-American college junior, seems like he might play sports but not be an asshole about it, Sam’s long-time partner
- SAM (they/them; any ethnicity, BIPOC preferred) — flexible gender (non-binary/trans inclusive), patient, clever, and sarcastic, Kevin's long-time partner
- KAT (she/her; any ethnicity, BIPOC preferred) — classic "final girl", down to earth, smart, probably a virgin
- CHAD (he/him; any ethnicity, white preferred) — sort of douchey frat-type, not really part of the group anymore, but Kat invited him
- JESS (she/her; any ethnicity) — the sexually adventurous one, Nick's girlfriend
- NICK (he/him; any ethnicity) — always joking, just looking for a good time, Jess's boyfriend
Now, for one weekend only, I’m partnering with MusicalWriters.com to assemble a dream team for the definitive production that will launch this show into theatres everywhere. With your support, Lend Me A Chainsaw will carve out its rightful place in the musical theatre canon as the next great Halloween tradition.
Lakeside Community Theatre, 2024 (Photography Design by HDS)
OK, BUT WHY?
There aren’t many theatrical horror musicals at all, and the few that exist are usually adaptations or parodies. Lend Me A Chainsaw is the solution: a show that embraces the camp and fun of the genre while flipping familiar tropes and centering voices we don’t usually see or hear in horror.
Since its first performance in 2022, local audiences have braved the bloodbath and come back for more; we’ve already cemented Lend Me A Chainsaw as an annual event in Dallas… Now it’s time to take this musical to the next stage: transforming Lend Me A Chainsaw into a piece of theatre that can spread beyond our community to stages everywhere.
MusicalWriters.com Productions, 2023
WHY NOW?
This year’s production isn’t just “another performance”, it’s a benchmark. Everything must be professional, precise, and true to the script so licensing houses see exactly what this show is and why it’s worth championing. We’ve brought together a dream team of artists—performers, musicians, designers, and technicians—who are giving their time and talent for this one chance to make it happen. We’re seizing this moment, and our Seed&Spark campaign will supplement the MusicalWriters.com Productions budget to ensure we can invest in the professional videography, photography, and production quality required for licensing and distribution, so theatres around the world can present it to their audiences.
MusicalWriters.com Productions, 2022
Every dollar pledged directly contributes to our efforts to secure global licensing for Lend Me A Chainsaw.
Our crowdfunding goal represents the bare minimum we need to prepare Lend Me A Chainsaw for licensing consideration. Funding beyond this goal will allow us to produce a professional studio cast album, strengthening licensing submissions and paving the way for release on music streaming platforms.
MusicalWriters.com Productions, 2022
By supporting this campaign, you’re not just donating—you’re joining a movement to give musical theatre something it desperately needs: a scary, campy, inclusive horror musical that deserves a permanent place in the canon. Help us take the final step in a 15-year journey: transforming Lend Me A Chainsaw from an independent musical into a licensed work that theatres around the world can produce.
Wishlist
Use the WishList to Pledge cash and Loan items - or - Make a pledge by selecting an Incentive directly.
Licensing & Distribution Costs
Costs $2,500
Funds the process of licensing the show for production, making it accessible to theaters nationwide.
Rehearsal/Performance Venue
Costs $5,000
Covers the cost of renting a professional space for our cast and creative team to rehearse and perform the production.
Videography/Photography/Marketing
Costs $2,500
Covers professional video, photos, and marketing materials used to promote the show and support future licensing efforts.
Cash Pledge
Costs $0
Direct link:
Share this update!
About This Team
Brian Christensen (Book/Music/Lyrics) has been the resident sound engineer for Dallas Children’s Theater since 2015, and also regularly works with MusicalWriters.com and numerous other theaters in DFW. His other musicals Hatshepsut and Greece: A Mythical Comedy were performed at IMPRINT Theatreworks’ First Impressions Festivals; Hatshepsut was also featured in the 2022 Rogue Theater Festival in NYC.
Rebecca Lowrey (Director/Music Director) is the foremost director and champion of new musicals in DFW. She has made it her mission to prove that Broadway and NYC do not hold a monopoly on theatre greatness, assembling incredible teams of local talent for countless productions over the past 20 years.
MusicalWriters.com (Production) is an online community and resource for creators of theatre guiding writers, composers, and lyricists in taking their musicals from page to stage. They have been instrumental in the 4-year development of Lend Me A Chainsaw from the first table read to this current full production.
The Creative Team
Assistant Director/Producer - Devin Berg
Choreographer - Christina Kudlicki
Scenic/Props Designer - Kae Styron
Costume Designer - Jessie Wallace
Lighting Designer - Caroline Hodge
Projections Designer - Chanylr Jordan
Fight/Intimacy Direction - Ashley White
Sound Designer - Brian Christensen
Stage Manager - Maddie Collins
The Actors
Devin Berg
Sienna Riehle
Jason Philip Solis
Johnny Brown
Austin Bender-Davis
Rachel Nicole Poole
Nolan Spinks
And a surprise guest, or two, or five!
The Musicians
To Be Announced