Our Musicals

Cast size: solo (approx 8 min) 

Setting: present, prison cell

SUMMARY: The secret back story of Dracula, who was really a heroic leader of his/her people, but a tragic victim of reputation and fate. Will Dracula finally be set free from prison or is his/her fate sealed? A one-person musical story. 

*Acting: dramatic *vocal: mid tempo ballad, pain/resilience* movement: strong, serious

(Possible Themes: acceptance, compassion, pursuit of justice, etc.)

Current Included resources: pdf: script, audio: demo (female), instrumental

Cast size: 2 (45 lines each)

Setting: Present, outside secret high tech laboratory

SUMMARY: Mrs./Mr. Smith has arrived at the location for their secret operation prepared for anything. But so has their greatest rival Double Oh-My! The two begin a witty encounter. Who will win this round?

*Acting: slightly comedic, secretive *vocal: strong, 007 style *movement: jazz/hip hop

(Possible Themes: teamwork, value of competition, excellence, etc.)

Current Included resources: pdf: script, sheet music. Audio: vocal demo, instrumental, melody on click track, melody with instrumental

Cast size: 2 (31 lines)

Setting: present, living room

SUMMARY: "It's Okay" is a dramatic piece for two actors. Two sisters find themselves confronting very real and sobering emotions in this piece about dealing with suicide. They discuss the loss of a classmate and the pain of being bullied by peers. They conclude it's okay not to be okay, as long as you continue hoping and living.

*Acting: serious, heavy topic, ballad * vocal:ballad, with a message *movement: storytelling.

(Possible Themes: mental health, relationships, support and love, etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, audio: instrumental, melody with instrumental.

Cast size: 2 (12 extensive lines) 

Setting: Mullan, ID/Seattle, WA 1908

SUMMARY: In the early 1900s Esther's best friend Ed/Edna leaves the small town of Mullan,ID for the big city of Seattle! The best communication they have are postcards sent back and forth between them. As they correspond back and forth their friendship is tried by hardship, new relationships, loss, and of course, distance. Are words on a postcard enough to keep these two close? Based on true events.

*Acting: hopeful, kind, sadness *vocal: ballad,yearning, storytelling *movement: storytelling, smooth

(Possible Themes: friendship, dreams/goals, adversity)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, lyrics only, sheet music, audio: vocal demo, instrumental

Cast size: 2 (43 lines)

Setting: present, in a car midwest USA

SUMMARY: Frankie, a young person who has lost his/her sense of direction after a bad accident ruined his/her swimming career, picks up an elderly client, Mr./Mrs. Montgomery at the end of the day. As they drive through town toward the hospice facility Mr./Mrs. Montgomery shares their personal story of the devastation of mistakes, and the power of pressing forward with hope in the future.

*Acting: teaching, sadness, old age *vocal: TBD *movement: TBD

(Possible Themes: Friendship, elderly wisdom, hope, etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, lyrics only audio: none

Cast Size: 3 (31 lines)

Setting: Rennaisance, Juliet's bedroom and balcony

SUMMARY: What if Romeo and Juliet hadn't been left alone to make their dramatic and fatal choices? What if they'd had a friend who was brave enough to step in and try to stop them from making a terrible mistake. But how could Balthazar do that without ruining his friendship?Will subterfuge or honesty work out better for the fated three? Note: This show shares an identical plot with the LTM show Romeo, Juliet, and Belladonna, but is rewritten to provide better dynamics for a cast of two male actors and one female actor.

*Acting: comedic, fast paced *vocal: TBD *movement: TBD

(Possible Themes: Friendship, honesty, meaning of love, etc)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, lyrics. audio: none

Cast Size: 3 (31 lines)

Setting: Rennaisance, Juliet's bedroom and balcony

SUMMARY: What if Romeo and Juliet hadn't been left alone to make their dramatic and fatal choices? What if they'd had a sibling who was brave enough to step in and try to stop them from making a terrible mistake. But how could Balthazar do that without ruining their relationship? Will subterfuge or honesty work out better for the fated three? Note: This show shares an identical plot with the LTM show Romeo, Juliet, and Balthazar, but is rewritten to provide better dynamics for a cast of one male actor and two female actors.

*Acting: comedic, fast paced *vocal: TBD *movement: TBD

(Possible Themes: Sibling relationships, honesty, meaning of love, etc)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script. audio: none

Cast size: 4 (18 lines)

Setting: 2000 BC, Hanging Gardens Newsroom, Ancient Babylon

SUMMARY: Welcome to the Hanging Gardens News Room where the Babylon Tonight News Team is busy keeping you up to date with the latest happenings between the various Gods of the world pantheons and budding humanity. The question of the night is, will everyone survive the dangers of reporting some of the biggest events in ancient history? 

*Acting: fast-paced, physical , Godlike characters *vocal: strong, harmonies, broadwaystyle *movement: upbeat, strong, fun

(Possible Themes: Comedy, yin/yang, hope)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, lyrics, sheet music. audio: vocal demo, instrumental, melody on click track, melody with instrumental

Cast size: 4 (25 lines)

Setting: present, small gathering room

SUMMARY: It's hard being a monster! No one gives you a chance to change. So Medusa leads a support group for recovering monsters and together they find their friendship might be the key to getting through the battle of life and finding happiness.

*Acting: some comedy, disappointment, resolve, monster charactars *vocal: mid tempo ballad, pain/resilience* movement: strong, serious

(Possible Themes: friendship, resilience, hope)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, lyrics, sheet music, audio: vocal demo, instrumental, melody on click track.

Cast size: 4 ( 12 lines)

Setting: Distant future, galaxy far away

SUMMARY: A team of space explorers travelling through space spreading the good word of dance culture encounter a ship that won't communicate with them. Trapped in their tractor beam and surrounded by the enemy they turn to the least likely member of their team to save them.

*Acting: fast paced, fun, comedic *vocal: various styles, strong, fun (reprise) *movement: chacha, waltz, tango, floss, foxtrot styles

(Possible Themes: Power of dance, universal languages, courage)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, lyrics, sheet music. audio: vocal demo, instrumental, melody with click track, melody with instrumental (No reprise resources)

Cast Size: 5 (14 lines)

Setting: present, Jones' family driveway and on the road

SUMMARY: This family dramedy brings the highs and lows of family road trips to life as the Jones family struggles to get out of the driveway, let alone enjoy their time in close confines. Then a little fresh perspective comes in via text and reminds us all what really matters most.

*Acting: fast, comedic, sibling rivalry, caring *vocal: mid tempo, energy, complaintive *movement: storytelling, midtempo

(Possible Themes: Families, appreciation, redemption, etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, sheet music audio: vocal demo, instrumental melody on click track, melody with Instrumental.

Cast size: 5

Cast size: 5 (16 lines)

Setting: Present, old lady's stomach

SUMMARY: There was an old woman who swallowed a fly, a spider, a bird, a cat and a dog... but they weren't satisfied to go down without a fight. This is the story of their great escape.

*Acting: face-paced, animal characters, physical, *Vocal: pop, strong, mid tempo, in character, *Movement: physical, in character, fun style

(Possible Themes: teamwork, problem solving, social relations, etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, sheet music, audio: vocal demo, instrumental, melody on click track, melody with instrumental.

Cast size: 5 (30 lines)

Setting: Present, mountainside B &B in Korea

SUMMARY: Three travelers arrive at a B & B at the top of a mountain. The views are amazing, but the climb was hard and now they're ready to relax. Only NOTHING in the B&B is what they expect. The check-in is crazy, the beds are crazy. Still, they discover that it was worth it forthe friends and memories they make.

*Acting: curiosity, confusion, discovery *Vocal: pop, light hearted, renewal *Movement: light, fun, contemporary

(Possible Themes: Friendship, self-discovery, priorities, dreams, etc)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, audio: vocal demo, instrumental

Cast size: 6 (13 lines)

Setting: present, near Brementown

SUMMARY: A funny gang of cast-off animals are ready to make it big as musicians in a nearby town, when they are confronted by the reality of their complete lack of talent. Still, they find a way to put it to good use and win themselves a new home. A funny retelling of the classic fairy tale, this musical is written largely in rhyme.

*Acting: rhyme, animal characters, slapstick *vocal: hip hop, in character *Movement: hip hop, strong vocals to sing while dancing.

(Possible Themes: friendship, problem solving, teamwork, etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, sheet music audio: vocal demo, instrumental, melody on click track, melody with instrumental. Reprise: vocal demo, instrumental, melody with click track,melody on instrumental.

Cast size: 6 (16 lines)

Setting: present, Ebenezer Scrooge's bedroom

SUMMARY: Ghostbusters meets A Christmas Carol. Three plucky ghost hunters find themselves called to the scene of a haunting, but instead of confronting violent ghosts they are met by the three spirits of Christmas. They discover that GhChristmas is about more than parties and is more important than fame and fortune.

*Acting: slight comedy, time concept characters, staying to a known concept but varying it * vocal: TBD, *Movement: TBD

(Possible Themes: living a good life, misunderstandings, purpose, etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script. audio: none

Cast size: 6 (13 lines)

Setting: 1776 , Kent Cliffs

SUMMARY: A group of youth gather after Sybil Ludington rides through and discuss their place in the war of Independence. Some want to fight, others are afraid to fight. They all sense that it is important to choose where they will stand in the war.

*Acting: Historical characters, resolve, strength *Vocal: ballad, purpose * Movement: story telling, ballad,strong resolve

(Possible Themes: freedom, courage, historical dialogue, patriotism, etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, sheet music, lyrics. audio: vocal demo, instrumental, melody with click track, melody with instrumental

Cast size: 6 (19 lines)

Setting: Present, dock on Hawaii island of Pupule

SUMMARY: At the dock for Captain Aukai's world famous Island Tours a group of preoccupied tourists wait for a new experience. What they don't know is that instead of going on a tour of an exotic island they're about to go on a tour to confront their own inner secrets and obsessions. Will they come out of this adventure happier or feeling like they wasted their time?

*Acting: characters with issues, mystery, comedic *Vocal: polynesian style, pop, fun *Movement: possible hula style, pop

(Possible Themes: self discovery, trust, adventure, etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, lyrics audio: vocal demo, instrumental

Cast size: 6 (14 lines)

Setting: Present, Mountainside School Auditorium

SUMMARY: The district spelling bee is down to it's final four contestants when they learn that Gina's family has come on hard times. Each of the friends takes it upon themselves to find a way to help and all four discover the power of compassion as they change the outcome of the competition.

*Acting: compassion, spell words, elementary/middle school age *Vocal: mid tempo, compassion, pop  *Movement: mid tempo, pop

(Possible Themes: friendship, compassion, creativity, sacrifice, etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, sheet music. audio: vocal demo, instrumental, melody on cllick track, melody with instrumental. Reprise: vocal demo, instrumental, melody on click track, melody with instrumental.

Cast size: 6 (12 lines)

Setting: 18th century, jungles of India

SUMMARY: Based on the classic folk tale, this is the story of a group of blind men who encounter an elephant and each see only one element of the great beast. Then, upon meeting the owner of the elephant, they realize that together they have much greater understanding than separately.

*Acting: blind, confusion, argumentative *vocal:pop,mid tempo, teaching *Movement: mid tempo, light

(Possible Themes: perspective, open-minded, get along, etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, sheet music. audio: vocal demo, instrumental, melody on click track, melody with instrumental

Cast size: 6 (21 lines)

Setting: 1949, Blue Street Diner

SUMMARY: During a blizzard in a small town diner six individuals discover the power that comes from showing forgiveness and understanding to one another. This is a beautiful piece with a maturity and depth that offers all six performers a chance to hone their skills at vulnerability and sincere emotions.

*Acting: emotional, crisis, compassion *vocal:strong storytelling, emotional *Movement: storytelling, gentle, emotional

(Possible Themes: Compassion, forgiveness, handling harships, etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, lyrics, sheet music. audio: vocal demo, instrumental, melody with click track, melody with instrumental.

Cast size: 7 (13 lines)

Setting: Future, galactic circus tent

SUMMARY: A crew of alien circus performers is raising the curtain on their wildly entertaining show featuring tricks and skills learned on Earth! When suddenly, midway through the show they learn they're actually on Earth performing their amazing tricks for humans! Will they be able to finish the show or will they be laughed off the stage by the earthlings watching?

*Acting: alien characters, performers, showmanship *Vocal: strong,broadway like,  *Movement: midtempo, very showman-ish

(Possible Themes: Belonging, having talents, adjusting, etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, sheet music, lyrics. Audio: Vocal demos.

Cast size: 7 (12 lines)

Setting: present, garden compost in Ireland

SUMMARY: After the death of Bubonic Plague the 30,000th, a clan of crazy flies gather for their traditional song and dance tournament to determine who the next Dance of the Flies will be.

*Acting: fly characters, optional Irish accent, competitive *Vocal: Irish song style, strong, fun *Movement: Irish style dance, fun, mid tempo

(Possible Themes: competition, teamwork, leadership, etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, sheet music, audio: vocal demo, instrumental, melody with click track, melody with instrumental. Reprise: vocal demo, instrumental, melody with click track, melody with instrumental

Cast size: 7 (12 lines)

Setting: September11, 2001, Fictional airport Buford County

SUMMARY: A group of passengers are stranded at a small airport in rural Kansas after the attacks on 9/11 leave all flights grounded. The passengers deal with the impact of the terrorist attacks and their feelings as citizens and patriots.

*Acting: drama, fear, compassion *Vocal: compassion, fear, ballad *Movement: storytelling,strong, patriotic

(Possible Themes: Freedom, courage, crisis, compassion, patriotism, historical fiction, etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, lyrics sheet. audio: none

Cast size: 8 (8 lines)

Setting: present before school starts, corner of a child's art room

SUMMARY: When Johnny's crayons discover summer is coming to an end they suddenly find themselves in a frenzy as they worry whether or not they'll be replaced by new school supplies. As they dream of a life undefined by the crayon box the wise, worn-down Red crayon helps them see the greatest dream of all is to help a child learn to create their dreams.

*Acting: light, crayon color characters, varied personalities *Vocal: mid tempo, fun, hopeful *Movement: midtempo, crayon characters

(Possible Themes: personal worth, encouragement, teamwork,etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, sheet music, audio: vocal demo, instrumental, melody with click track, melody with instrumental. Reprise: vocal demo, instrumental, melody with click track, melody with instrumental.

Cast size: 8 (9 lines)

Setting: present, Magic Kingdom Recording Studios

SUMMARY: A band of eccentric performers, children of the seven dwarves, is auditioning for a new manager. But when they are turned down because the manager can't make sense of their very different personalities they have to decide what really matters to them most, the kind of music they sing or that they're singing it together.

*Acting: character dwarfs, quick wit, face paced jausting dialogue, *Vocal: characters are singers, broadway, 50s style *Movement: upbeat, fast

(Possible Themes: teamwork, sharing talents, dreams and goals, etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, lyrics audio (entry song and song): none

Cast size: 8 (20 lines)

Setting: 1984, Lye and Ash Hospital, VIP room

SUMMARY: Bernard is dying in a hospital and his family, friends, and foes are gathering to find out who is going to inherit the fortune of his soap empire. Tensions rise and secrets are just waiting to be revealed in this comedic soap opera about keeping sight of what matters in life.

*Acting: slapstick, over dramatic *vocal: strong, comedic, over exagerrated *movement: tango style, over dramatic

(Possible Themes: honesty, purpose of life, relations with others, etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: 

Cast size: 9 (8 lines)

Setting: present before school starts, corner of a child's art room

SUMMARY: When Johnny's crayons discover summer is coming to an end they suddenly find themselves in a frenzy as they worry whether or not they'll be replaced by new school supplies. As they dream of a life undefined by the crayon box the wise, worn-down Red crayon helps them see the greatest dream of all is to help a child learn to create their dreams.

*Acting: light, crayon color characters, varied personalities *Vocal: mid tempo, fun, hopeful *Movement: midtempo, crayon characters

(Possible Themes: personal worth, encouragement, teamwork,etc.)

Current Included Resources: pdf: script, sheet music, audio: vocal demo, instrumental, melody with click track, melody with instrumental. Reprise: vocal demo, instrumental, melody with click track, melody with instrumental.