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Play with Music
Full-length, 85-95 minutes
5 females, 6 males (10-18 actors possible: 5-10 females, 5-10 males)
$8.99 per book
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In this beautifully haunting play based on Edgar Lee Masters' Spoon River Anthology, the former residents of Spoon River examine life and the longing for what might have been. As the citizens reflect on the dreams, secrets, and regrets of their lives, they paint a gritty and honest portrait of the town as all of their pasts are illuminated.
For more information, visit the playwright's page for The Spoon River Project.
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| "We may live in a very different world than that of Spoon River, but Masters' truths about the human condition are eternal. The Spoon River Project delivers them with love, care, and rich, enveloping atmosphere. To paraphrase Sally Durant Plummer, I'm so glad I went." |
| --Erik Haagensen, Backstage (Critics' Pick) |
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Musical
Full-length, 135-150 minutes
17 females, 23 males, 2 either (30-50 actors possible: 8-27 females, 14-33 males)
$8.99 per book
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Based on the beloved 1946 film, this musical faithfully follows George Bailey's life from his childhood dreams to his midlife disappointments and beyond, as we all take a journey to discover whether his life has mattered at all. Cinematically scored and theatrically staged, this adaptation breathes musical life into a familiar story, while retaining the warmth, humor, and pathos of the original. A new holiday classic for devotees and newcomers alike.
For more information, visit the playwrights' page for It's a Wonderful Life -- The Musical.
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| "Audiences are going to be enormously entertained by this enjoyable show. It's a crowd pleaser you don't want to miss!" |
| --Ruby Nancy, Quad-City Times (Indiana) |
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Frankenstein, A New Musical
by Mark Baron book and lyrics by Jeffrey Jackson original story adaptation by Gary P. Cohen
from the novel by Mary Shelley |
 
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Musical
Full-length, 120-135 minutes
4 females, 7 males, 3 either
(9-35 actors possible: 4-16 females, 5-19 males)
$8.99 per book
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With earnest ballads and soaring ensemble numbers, this compelling new musical brings the suspense and romance of the classic tale to life in a uniquely faithful, yet thoroughly innovative adaptation of Mary Shelley's original novel. In his quest to discover the secret of life, Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant young scientist, creates a human of his own design that turns out to instead be a horrifying beast. This is no "Hollywood monster," but a flesh-and-blood man who, while terrifying in appearance, grows to become articulate, cunning, and thirsting for revenge upon the creator who abandoned him. A tragic love story and exploration of humanity, Frankenstein, A New Musical breathes new life into the world-renowned story of man and creator pitted against one another in epic battle.
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| "...brings the classic story thrillingly to life." |
| --Julie Reed, Associated Press |
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| Glory Days by Nick Blaemire book by James Gardiner |
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Rock Musical
Full-length, 80-90 minutes
4 males
$8.99 per book
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A year after graduating high school, four best friends reconnect on their old school's football field. Will has called the boys together with a mission: to hack into the sprinkler system so that it goes off when the jocks who bullied them in high school take the field for a charity game. But as the guys wait for instructions on how to break into the system, they quickly realize how dramatically their lives have grown apart. With a soaring pop-rock score, Glory Days is a poignant and witty coming-of-age story about friends searching for understanding and validation as they face the consequences of growing up.
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| "...swiftly, tunefully and yes, authentically latches onto the rhythms of late adolescence and plays them back to us as the music of wrenching transitions... It is a show that reminds us that even in comfortable suburbs, you can't really go home again." |
| --Peter Marks, The Washington Post |
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Over the Moon
by Jodi Picoult book by Jake van Leer music and lyrics by Ellen Wilber |
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Musical Comedy
Full-length, 90-120 minutes
18 females, 18 males, 7 either
(20-45 actors possible: 10-28 females, 7-25 males)
$8.99 per book
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Not everything is what it seems in the magically musical storybook land of Hanoveria. Romance isn't all it's cracked up to be, and the town is ruled by a queen so consumed with power that she plotted against her own brother to get the throne. So when Luna, the moon, descends to earth disguised as a human, she has a chance to help everyone find love and happiness, even falling in love herself. But on the way to happily ever after, she'll have to deal with some wacky evildoers, a bunch of fed up princesses, and just about every other fairy tale creature you can think of!
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| "Designed specifically to be performed by a large cast of middle- and high-school students, the authors pepper the script with snappy one-liners, local and pop-culture references... The play is fast paced and full of fun, with the overlying theme of staying true to oneself handled with a light touch." |
| --Kirkus Reviews |
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Musical
Full-length, 60-65 minutes
2 females, 3 males, 5 either
(6-15 actors possible: 2-7 females, 3-8 males)
$8.99 per book
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When nighttime comes and the lights go out, there always seems to be something lurking in the shadows. This trio of classic Mercer Mayer stories takes a close look at the things that go bump in the night -- and finds that they're not all as scary as they first appear. Proving that conquering your fears just takes a little effort (and maybe a little food), this delightful musical adaptation is sure to tickle both the young and the young at heart.
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Musical comedy
Full-length, 80-90 minutes
4 females, 5 males (9-15 actors possible: 4-7 females, 5-8 males)
$8.99 per book
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The dreaded high school tradition of standardized testing gets the musical treatment in this hilarious and touching story of eight compulsive teenagers. Over the course of one test, they manage to create and destroy friendships, learn to express their individuality, and sing and dance like maniacs. Progressing through the format of a test structure with a Multiple Choice portion consisting of solos, a fifteen minute break spoken in real time, and a Free Response section where songs build and overlap, the students expose their deepest concerns, aspirations, and sources of suburban teen angst.
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| "...a fantastic ensemble show... Not only was the show especially well-received by our audiences, it was also a fantastic teaching tool in terms of stylistic hallmarks for our performers, not to mention the complex, intricate harmonies and rhythms presented by the score. Very unique and unexpected for audiences -- it was a big hit with ours, and I highly recommend it!" |
| --Adam Roberts, Director, Austin Conservatory of Theater |
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Musical comedy
Full-length, 120-130 minutes
5 females, 5 males (10-30 actors possible: 5-15 females, 5-15 males)
$8.99 per book
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Sympathy Jones dreams of being a super secret agent, but she's stuck as a secretary...until, one day, a confidential file is accidentally left on her desk. When she discovers that the file contains information about a plot to overthrow the government, Sympathy seizes her chance for adventure and fame. But she soon realizes that trying to save the world against impossible odds is not nearly as glamorous as she thought it would be, and she certainly can't do it alone. This delightful, 1960s-era musical is full of humor, self-discovery, and heart-pounding action.
website: www.sympathyjones.com
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| "Anyone who has had a job that underutilizes his or her skills will sympathize with the receptionist in the highly imaginative spoof of a musical. Masi Asare (music and lyrics) and Brooke Pierce (book) inject wit and winks to keep the plot moving... Sympathy Jones showcases a great deal of talent." |
| --nytheatre.com |
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Musical Comedy
Full-length, 85-105 minutes
6 females, 4 males, 1 either
(11-40 actors possible: 6-20 females, 4-20 males)
$8.99 per book
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Action, comedy, romance, rock 'n roll, and a little bit of opera spice up the story of Sleeping Beauty in this magical, musical twist on the fairy tale classic. At Princess Briar Rose's christening, wicked Wisteria puts a curse on the newly born baby after realizing she wasn't invited to the party. Three wacky fairies, along with Briar Rose's overprotective parents, quickly shelter the curious and beautiful princess, but even then the spell finds Briar Rose and puts her to sleep for a hundred years. Only a guitar-playing prince can conquer the curse, waking her with true love and a song.
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| "A multi-level show with genuine sentiment, good humor and a message kids -- and adults -- can take to heart." |
| --Rick Pender, City Beat (Cincinnati) |
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Play with music
Full-length, 115-125 minutes
5 females, 1 male
$8.99 per book
NOTE: This play can also be found in an anthology called Humana Festival 2010: The Complete Plays.
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How far can you go with ambition, gumption, a good heart -- and no talent? The Cherry Sisters' dreams of Vaudeville took them from their Iowa barn to Broadway, where their inept acrobatics and tone-deaf caterwauling continually sold out, bringing them fame -- and a barrage of rotten cabbages. Based on a true story and with music by Michael Friedman, Dan O'Brien's thought-provoking comedy takes a look at the insatiable urge to perform, and the audience's inability to look away.
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| "It's Gypsy by way of Waiting for Guffman, a frothy mix of gallows humor and naivete set to composer Michael Friedman's jaunty vaudeville tunes." |
| --Erin Keane, Humana Courier-Journal |
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Musical for young audiences
Short, 45-60 minutes
3 females, 4 males, 4 either
(7-17 actors possible: 1-8 females, 2-9 males)
$7.99 per book
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It's career day at school and everyone's parents have really cool jobs...except for Jenna's. Already shy, Jenna can't bear to tell the other kids that her dad changes light bulbs for a living. But when she goes to work with her dad for a day in New York City, Jenna discovers that he might just have the coolest job of all, and she might just have the confidence to speak up about it. This fantastically funny family-friendly musical shows just how "top" a top job can be!
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| "A delightful family musical." |
| --Stephen Sunderlin, Vital Theatre |
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Emma by Stephen Karam
based on the novel by Jane Austen |
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Musical Comedy
Full-length, 100-110 minutes
4 females, 5 males, 3 either
(12-30 actors possible: 4-17 females, 5-18 males)
$8.99 per book
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This modern musical adaptation lifts Jane Austen's comedy of manners out of Regency England and sets it down in contemporary Connecticut. Emma, a graduate student at Highbury College, embarks on a personal mission to set up a lonely gay student named Harry with a suitable boyfriend. She sets her sights on school a cappella star Trevor, but her plan is soon complicated by the return of an old rival and a visit from a British film star. Emma's mentor/advisor, Dr. Knight, and her old friend, Miss Bates, join the fracas -- and the rural college soon teems with missed connections. A delightful and deeply felt spin on the original.
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| "Karam's very loose adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel is very, very good, the best I have seen over many years. ...He grabs you with a lively song right at the beginning and keeps the action going until a most satisfying conclusion that had the reserved audience on their feet cheering... What makes the musical so good is Karam's taking of the original themes and making them new and fresh. This talented young man is the best lyric writer I've heard since Stephen Sondheim." |
| --Don Fowler, The Cranston Herald |
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Christmas Musical
Full-length, 100-120 minutes
5 females, 6 males, 3 either (14 actors possible: 5-8 females, 6-9 males)
$8.99 per book
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Join Reverend Ledbetter and the Open Heart Community Fellowship for a down-home nativity celebration in this joyous Appalachian musical revue. Beginning with the story of Adam and Eve, leading up to the birth of Jesus, Beautiful Star is a retelling of the Christmas story that will have you tapping your toes and singing its praises.
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| "...a new Christmas package almost overwhelming in its glory and charm. It's the best show I've seen in this or any holiday season -- an irresistible blend of Bible tales and mountain music, staged by a company of extraordinary talent." |
| --Julie York Coppens, The Charlotte Observer |
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Musical Comedy for Families
Full-length, 75-90 minutes
13 females, 3 males, 5 either
(13-35 actors possible: 10-24 females, 3-14 males)
$8.99 per book
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12-year-old New Yorker Vita has her heart set on playing Helen of Troy in the school musical. After all, her mother is a Greek translator, so Vita knows the story better than anyone! But when the pretty Helen McGuire is cast instead, Vita's dreams of stardom -- and of her absent father coming home to see her in the show -- begin to dim. Even though her role has only one line, Vita holds onto her dreams, and soon, it seems that her luck may change. But will her star shine bright enough to guide her father home? This charming and big-hearted musical brings a new twist to a classic tale.
For more information, visit the website for Helen on 86th St.
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Musical Comedy
Full-length, 90-115 minutes
5 females, 6 males (4-19 actors possible: 2-9 females, 2-10 males)
$8.99 per book
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A series of vignettes about raging hormones, inane fights, and first love all revolving around lunch period in this hilarious and heartwarming rock/grunge musical that reminds us just what middle school is all about. From Kelly, the most popular girl in school, to Mophead, the free-spirited lead singer of the school's own punk band, to Misty, the depressed outsider who always sits alone, everyone is preoccupied with improving their social status -- particularly with the all-important Annual Eighth Grade Dinner Dance looming in the near future.
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| "...sweet, silly, at times grotesque, but irreplaceable." |
| --Adam Perlman, Backstage |
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Brother Wolf
adapted by Laurelyn Dossett book by Preston Lane
based on the story of Beowulf |
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Musical Drama
Full-length, 90-100 minutes
2 females, 4 males, 4 either
(6-18 actors possible: 2-8 females, 4-10 males)
$8.99 per book
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Blending folklore, myth, music and mountain religion, Brother Wolf is an Appalachian adventure tale based on the story of Beowulf. High in the mountains of North Carolina, a family is threatened by a demon named Grin Dell. When a preacher named Brother Wolf arrives to lend a hand, the death of the demon sets off a cycle of revenge that can only be stopped by learning to forgive. Featuring evocative bluegrass songs, this skillful musical traces the complex art of storytelling and the fear that divides good and evil.
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| "Brother Wolf explores primal mountain Christianity and the stories surround it with an arresting, multilayered combination of spectacle and music..." |
| --Ken Keuffel, Winston-Salem Journal |
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Musical Comedy
Full-length, 120 minutes
2 females, 2 males (4-12 actors possible: 2-6 females, 2-6 males)
$8.99 per book
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Erin and Paul have just gotten married and couldn't be more excited. Ron and Diane have been married for years and aren't so excited anymore. Poignant and hilarious by turns, Married Alive! uses a series of vignettes to affectionately explore the adventure of marriage. From honeymooning to "honey-not-tonight," from couples' therapy to Christmas with the in-laws, from first pregnancy to dealing with teenagers, this musical comedy has it all.
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| "A roller coaster ride of sheer hilarity with a few stops for poignancy along the way." |
| --Jonathan Pearson, University News |
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Rock Musical
Full-length, 60-70 minutes
4 females, 4 males, 7 either
(8-17 actors possible: 4-9 females, 4-9 males)
$8.99 per book
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Based on interviews with real students, this inventive musical delves into the shifting perspectives middle schoolers have regarding their families, school, growing pains, and what it really feels like to be caught in that strange age between childhood and adulthood. Designed for actors in middle school to perform with their own rock band, Life in the Middle offers young and old audiences alike an inspiring glimpse into the lives of some extraordinary kids and reminds those in middle school today that they are not alone.
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| "...a perfectly charming and often poignant look at those turbulent years, caught between childhood and maturity." |
| --Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune |
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Rodeo
A Ten Gallon Tale of a Cowgirl in Disguise
by Philip Dawkins |
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Comedy
Short, 50-60 minutes
4 females, 13 males, 25 either (16-20 actors possible: 3-20 females, 7-20 males)
$40.00 per performance; $7.99 per book
Rough and tumble cowgirl Cody and her persnickety mule, Sprezzatura, ride into town fixin' to win the annual rodeo. Only one problem: girls aren't allowed to compete. Unwilling to lay down the lasso so easily, Cody and Sprezzatura whip up the perfect plan to disguise themselves as a boy and a horse and sneak their way into the competitors' ring. Western-y and Shakespearean-y shenanigans ensue when a dastardly villain, a slew of singing horses, and an unexpected romance come between Cody and her master plan to win the day in this rootin-tootin' comedy.
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A Peter Rabbit Tale
by Sarah Brandt music and lyrics by Neal Richardson
from the stories by Beatrix Potter |
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Children's Musical
Short, 45-60 minutes
2 females, 2 males (4-19 actors possible: 1-13 females, 1-12 males)
$7.99 per book
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Peter Rabbit doesn't think life as a rabbit is all it's cracked up to be in this spirited children's musical. His mother is always making him do chores, and Peter's had just about all he can take of his goody two-shoes twin sisters. After being picked on for the last time, Peter decides to run away from home and find a better place to live -- somewhere he can be in charge, do whatever he wants, and be free of responsibility. But as Peter struggles to live with other animals, from feisty squirrels to sewing mice, he begins to realize his life at home might not have been so bad after all.
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| "This is a sassy and entertaining re-working of a childhood favorite that adds a pleasant and catchy score to the familiar story." |
| --Chris Gibson, Broadwayworld.com |
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