A Dog's Life

A Dog's Life book and lyrics by Sean Grennan, music by Leah Okimoto

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Productions (21)
Musical Comedy
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115 - 125 minutes
1 W, 3 M,  (4-7 actors possible: 1-3 W, 3-4 M)
Content Notes: Some mild adult language.
Set: Minimal. Ability to project text and images ideal.

Joel doesn't want a dog -- he wants his girlfriend back, and she wants a dog. But when she refuses to get back together, Joel becomes the reluctant owner of Jack. Meanwhile, Big Dog wants to be adopted alone, but his only way out includes yippy Little Dog. For both of these pairs, initially hesitant relationships blossom into profound friendships. Blending comic and touching moments, this musical is an uplifting tale of companionship, our time on this earth, and simple, unconditional love. Read More

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Joel doesn't want a dog -- he wants his girlfriend back, and she wants a dog. But when she refuses to get back together, Joel becomes the reluctant owner of Jack. Meanwhile, Big Dog wants to be adopted alone, but his only way out includes yippy Little Dog. For both of these pairs, initially hesitant relationships blossom into profound friendships. Blending comic and touching moments, this musical is an uplifting tale of companionship, our time on this earth, and simple, unconditional love.

website: www.adogslifethemusical.net

  • Musical Comedy
  • |
  • 115 - 125 minutes
  • 1 W, 3 M,  (4-7 actors possible: 1-3 W, 3-4 M)
  • Content Notes: Some mild adult language.
  • Set: Minimal. Ability to project text and images ideal.
  • Standard Edition ISBN: 978-1-62384-457-8

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  • 0 librettos (the book and lyrics)
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Published Reviews

"An uplifting, heartbreaking adventure...a witty and hilarious comedy about the ups and downs of having a dog in the modern world...a lovable joy ride."

Ben Evans, The Daily Iowan

"Audacious, creative, and surprisingly effective in its ability to draw laughter and a few tears."

Robert Trussell, Kansas City Star

Production History

SEP 10, 2022 - NOV 19, 2022
Lompoc Civic Theatre
Lompoc, CA United States
 Lompoc Civic Theatre Lompoc, CA United States
JAN 30, 2020 - FEB 01, 2020
Deerness Drama Group
Orkney, United Kingdom
 Deerness Drama Group Orkney, United Kingdom
MAY 24, 2019 - JUN 09, 2019
Lompoc Civic Theatre
Lompoc, CA United States
 Lompoc Civic Theatre Lompoc, CA United States
JAN 17, 2019 - JAN 26, 2019
Revelstoke Theatre Company
Revelstoke, BC Canada
 Revelstoke Theatre Company Revelstoke, BC Canada
JUN 13, 2018 - JUN 16, 2018
ESU Theatre
Emporia, KS United States
 ESU Theatre Emporia, KS United States
NOV 29, 2017 - DEC 10, 2017
Wichita Community Theatre
Wichita, KS United States
 Wichita Community Theatre Wichita, KS United States
JUN 30, 2017 - JUL 01, 2017
Stokes County Arts Council
Danbury, NC United States
 Stokes County Arts Council Danbury, NC United States
FEB 10, 2017 - FEB 12, 2017
The Majestic Theatre
Manchester, NH United States
 The Majestic Theatre Manchester, NH United States
NOV 05, 2016 - NOV 20, 2016
Broadhollow Theatre Company
East Islip, NY United States
 Broadhollow Theatre Company East Islip, NY United States
MAR 10, 2016 - APR 24, 2016
Great American Melodrama
Oceano, CA United States
 Great American Melodrama Oceano, CA United States
AUG 06, 2015 - AUG 22, 2015
Black Box Theatre
Peyton, CO United States
 Black Box Theatre Peyton, CO United States
MAR 22, 2015 - MAR 22, 2015
The Haylofters
Burlington, WI United States
 The Haylofters Burlington, WI United States
MAR 20, 2015 - MAR 22, 2015
The Haylofters
Burlington, WI United States
 The Haylofters Burlington, WI United States
APR 27, 2013 - APR 30, 2013
Winding River Players
Towanda, PA United States
 Winding River Players Towanda, PA United States
APR 04, 2013 - APR 05, 2013
Cortez High School
Phoenix, AZ United States
 Cortez High School Phoenix, AZ United States
MAR 16, 2012 - MAR 24, 2012
Washington Community Theater
Iowa City, IA United States
 Washington Community Theater Iowa City, IA United States
APR 23, 2010 - APR 25, 2010
Junction City Little Theatre
Junction City, KS United States
 Junction City Little Theatre Junction City, KS United States
SEP 11, 2009 - OCT 04, 2009
Riverside Theatre
Iowa City, IA United States
 Riverside Theatre Iowa City, IA United States
MAY 29, 2008 - JUN 07, 2008
Theatre West
Scottsbluff, NE United States
 Theatre West Scottsbluff, NE United States
MAY 22, 2008 - JUN 22, 2008
Theatre Three
Dallas, TX United States
 Theatre Three Dallas, TX United States
MAR 02, 2007 - APR 22, 2007
American Heartland Theatre
Kansas City, MO United States
 American Heartland Theatre Kansas City, MO United States
No upcoming productions.
MAR 10, 2016 - APR 24, 2016
Great American Melodrama
Oceano, CA United States
 Great American Melodrama Oceano, CA United States
SEP 11, 2009 - OCT 04, 2009
Riverside Theatre
Iowa City, IA United States
 Riverside Theatre Iowa City, IA United States
MAY 29, 2008 - JUN 07, 2008
Theatre West
Scottsbluff, NE United States
 Theatre West Scottsbluff, NE United States
MAY 22, 2008 - JUN 22, 2008
Theatre Three
Dallas, TX United States
 Theatre Three Dallas, TX United States
MAR 02, 2007 - APR 22, 2007
American Heartland Theatre
Kansas City, MO United States
 American Heartland Theatre Kansas City, MO United States

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