Album Notes

This comedy is dedicated to the men and women of the food service industry. It is the story of 8 servers surviving the night against impossible odds. It is the story of love. It is the story of heroes. It is the story of horrible sexual innuendos and the servers who make them.

The action takes place at the LACONIA STEAKHOUSE. Molly is the New Girl and Hank falls in love with her right away. Denise, the manager, tells Molly about the dangers of being a hero before sending her into battle. Simon leads the crew in singing about their favorite hole-in-the-wall drinking establishment THE BILLY BAR and all it's quirky charms. Autumn and her lover Bear, the hero of the steakhouse, sing of their love and how someday they'll save enough to move to Wisconsin and rent a timeshare together as Ana the Bus Girl laments. Molly reveals she's a masochist. Anthony goes berserk. Then all hell breaks loose as they realize there is a saboteur in their midst... Who will survive? Who will fall? What are the specials?

This soundtrack also includes original score from the Chicago produced comedy as well as a righteous 80's cover of the show's most popular song by the fellas that wrote the show. It's just a steaming hot pile of rock for you so strap on your headphones and head into battle.

Hobo Junction is a Chicago-based production company named "One of the Top Hits of the Decade" by NEWCITY magazine. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS ALBUM GO TO HOBO JUNCTION PRODUCTIONS NFP, and will help to further great new comedy on stage and off.

CAST

Derek Elstro as HANK
Ashley Wint as SUNNY
Madeline Chilese as AUTUMN
Eli Branson as ANTHONY
Danelle Wildermuth as MOLLY
Bryan Campbell as SIMON
Carla Kessler as DENISE
Jake Autizen as BEAR
and
Cyra Polizzi as ANA THE BUS GIRL

Written by Josh Zagoren
Music by Joe Griffin, Dan Krall, Mike Pryzgoda and Josh Zagoren

Music Performed by THE FREE RE-FILLS:

Dan Krall* - Drums
Josh Zagoren* - Piano, Organ, Synthesizers, MOOG
Joe Griffin - Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Electric Bass, Piano, Synthesizers, Percussion
Mike Przygoda - Electric Guitars, Electric and Upright Bass, Electric Piano, Organ, Synthesizers, Percussion
Terry Hahin - Electric Bass
Breahan Eve Pautsch* - Flute, Piccolo
John Dorhauer - Trumpet
Jon Haverkamp - Electric Guitar

*denotes Hobo Junction member

THE REGULARS premiered at the Apollo Theater in Chicago on May 7th, 2010.

"Like a flaming crepe Suzette, this miniature rock musical explodes with fire and freshness".
- Colin Douglas Centerstage Chicago

“No matter your age, you will find yourself laughing at this talented cast as they take you on their journey of a night from hell.”
- Alan Bresloff Chicago Critic Magazine

“Boasting an impressive set of pipes and wry comedic timing, Carla Kessler delights as the authoritarian shift manager”. -Keith Griffith Chicago Reader

“Spunky!” “Zany!” “3 out of 4”
- Steadstyle Chicago