Some Backstory

We here at Official Sidekick Productions started when we put on Birds and Bats: A Musical Parody in the Summer 2019. The whole journey started when co-founder Maeve Kelley Baker decided to create a parody song for fun. That song inspired dialogue, and soon a story formed, Birds and Bats: A Parody Musical. Lee Simes and Brett Miller joined in and soon the three of them formed the troupe now known as "Official Sidekick Productions." Over the years Official Sidekick Productions has continued to grow and change - but always with accessibility at our core. We believe theater should and must be accessible, which is why we put all of our shows on our channel for free to be viewed by anyone at any place in the world. We love our supporters, we love our troupe, and we look forward to how we will continue to grow in the future.  Thank you for continuing to follow our journey. Stay Bat-tastic! 

Meet the Founders

Together the three of them formed the start of Official Sidekick Productions.

Maeve Kelley Baker

The creator of Birds and Bats. They wrote the libretto, are a co-wrote the music and lyrics for the show. They act as the Producer as well as the Director and Playwright of Birds and Bats.

"Sidekick Productions at its core is the culmination of creativity and friendship, and to me, that's what makes us marvelous."
​ -Maeve Kelley Baker

Brett Miller

The composer for Birds and Bats, they currently serve as the shows Choreographer, Music Director, as well as being a part of the cast itself as Jason Todd.

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"I quit."
- Brett Miller. Multiple. Times.

Lee Simes

One of the composers and lyricists for Birds and Bats, they are the shows dramaturg, assistant music director, and is a part of the cast playing the character Barbara Gordon.  


​"I am proud to be one of the founding members of Sidekick Productions. With the goal of collaboration, creativity, and community in mind, it gives young creators the ability to branch out with their art and become more."
-Lee Simes

Our Goal
We believe in creativity, accessibility, and friendship. We aim to create a welcoming community for young artists to collaborate, have fun, and laugh. Then, make sure the world can see it!