Ron Hurley Theatre will host a live musical where the audience helps decide the fate of the characters, including who dies from dysentery.
Interactive Format with Real Stakes
Performances will run from November 29 to 30, with tickets available through Humanitix. The show is presented by Footlights Theatrical Inc, a Brisbane-based community company.
The production is called The Trail to Oregon! and is based on the popular 1990s computer game The Oregon Trail. The story follows one American family heading west in search of a better future. The theatre confirms that audience members name the characters, choose supplies for the journey and influence the final outcome. Every session plays out differently, and one character will always die before the end of the show.
Created by a Cult Musical Team
The musical was originally created by Team Starkid, the same group behind A Very Potter Musical. It features original music, fast pacing and parody-style humour.
The creative team for this Brisbane staging includes director Jason Nash, vocal director Rhea Basha and choreographer Meg Bennett.
Local Cast Brings Energy to the Stage
The cast includes Isaac Tibbs, Sarah Ashby, Emilia Povey, Andrew Engelsmann, Connie Acevado Burckhardt and Bailey Sprecak.
Footlights Theatrical Inc has said the show aims to involve performers who may not always find space in traditional productions, offering them a chance to perform in new and bold formats.
Community-Focused and Built for Laughter
Footlights Theatrical Inc said the show is not meant to be taken seriously. It is designed to bring people together through humour, shared decision-making and an unpredictable outcome every night.
The company says the show is fast, chaotic and meant to reflect both the risks and ridiculousness of old frontier travel.
Published 23-October-2025
