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Free Musical Perusals
Description: MUSICALS FOR SCHOOLS FREE PERUSALS ALL MATERIALS IMMEDIATELY EMAILED A NO-FUSS EXPERIENCE FOR DRAMA TEACHERS AND SPONSORS ROMEO LOVES JULIET “Romeo Loves Juliet” is a new musical comedy you might consider for production. It has played successfully to many audiences throughout the world and it’s available for free perusal right now. All you have to do is reply back for a free script perusal and free samples of the music (simple midi files of all tunes) which will be emailed to you immediately. 11F, 7M Female roles: Juliet, Florence, Mercutia, Samantha, Nell, Molly Prop, Lady Montague, Tybalta, Potpan, Susan, Lady Capulet Males roles: Romeo, Benvolio, Lord Montague, Daniel, Gregory, Paris,Lord Capulet Two acts, one simple set, easy costumes. $80/70US -the royalties include the piano/vocal score. Performance and rehearsal CD’s are available for $10US extra. It opens soon in ISS and other international schools in Saudi Arabia, Botswana, Paraguay and Qatar, and already has had great successes in Canada, New Zealand, and in the states, including California, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Maine, Washington, New Jersey, Kansas, Utah, West Virginia, Illinois, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Massachusetts, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Kentucky. Moreover,it was chosen for showcasing at the Yankee Thespian 2000 Festival in Massachusetts and 2001 state thespian festivals in West Virginia and Kansas. Although this is not a big Broadway musical, audiences are interested because so many love Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. You can be sure that this show is not a shot in the dark. If you build the set they will come! And you and your actors will have a unique experience, not just recreating shows which may have had a bit too much exposure. Just email me back at gmurphy@snowcrest.net and I'll email you a script and a sample of the songs for free perusal. THIS OFFER IS GOOD FOR TEACHERS, DIRECTORS, AND PRODUCERS ONLY. OLIVIA TWIST Cast: 10F, 4M. Extras as needed. Two acts, one simple set, easy costumes. ROYALTIES: $50/40US - Lasts about 70 minutes. For free perusal, just email me back at gmurphy@snowcrest.net THIS OFFER IS GOOD FOR TEACHERS, DIRECTORS, AND PRODUCERS ONLY. Plot: Olivia Twist runs away from home after discovering she has been adopted. She is befriended by Vivian Long, founder of the Happy Harmony Home for Girls, who “saves’ Olivia from life on the streets. Vivian, however, uses the home for much more nefarious purposes, including cannibalism. Naturally, Olivia and the other girls get out of the mess and Vivian is justly punished. The story ends with one of the funniest “twists” in the history of show business. LITTLE BIGFOOT “Little Bigfoot” is on the loose! It’s a new musical comedy guaranteed to bring smiles and laughter to audiences and actors alike. And it’s available for free perusal right now! For free perusal just email me back at gmurphy@snowcrest.net 14F, 10M, rated G. Two acts, one simple set, and only about one hour long. $60/50US - The royalties include the piano/vocal score and/or performance CD. The plot involves Camp Log Out, the world’s first anti-computer camp, run by those scoundrels Lana DuFree and Homer DaBrave. The campers are all computer nerds who have been sent by their exasperated parents to Camp Log Out to be weaned away from computers, chatrooms, cell phones, and computer games. When a scientist offers one million dollars for the capture of a local Bigfoot, dead or alive, Lana and Homer, in financial trouble because of Homer’s gambling debts, use their campers to search and capture Little Bigfoot, the only child of Bigfoot Daddy and Mama. How the nerdy campers rig an Etch-A-Sketch computer to foil the schemes of Lana and Homer and free Little Bigfoot is part of the thrilling climax of this show. DRAMA CLUB MUST DIE! Drama Club Must Die! is a new musical comedy you might consider for your high school or junior high. Royalties for this show are $60US for the first night, $50US thereafter. For free perusal materials just email me back at gmurphy@snowcrest.net. The cast is flexible. I’ve indicated suggested genders in parentheses below, with F=Female, M=Male, and E=Either where there is truly no preference. In addition many of the parts may and should be doubled or even triple-cast, particularly the drama club members, Munchkins, and Stooges. (7-12m, 16-22f, 10-25e) PLOT OF THE MUSICAL Although Mrs. Grackle is only temporary principal at the high school, she plans to ingratiate herself with the school board with big budget cuts, specifically cuts to the drama program which has been running in the red for years. Naturally, the drama club members and their sponsor, Miss Goldberg, are unhappy with this decision which will probably kill the drama program. When the club shows up at the March school board meeting to protest, they are given one last chance – the school board will help them if they can put on a new version of Wizard of Oz together in one week, with all original songs! The club’s only hope is to enlist the talents of Vincent Van Goth, a student song writer who has become one of the school’s most sullen outsiders, a “Goth” who has just gotten off suspension from all school activities for keying Mrs. Grackle’s car. The drama club reluctantly accepts the challenge and their quirky song-filled version of Wizard of Oz proves is put to the test in the hilarious second act of “Drama Club Must Die!” To add to the complications this show also includes brief scenes from Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” and “Julius Caesar.” Here’s a show which not only gives your audiences a chance to roar with delight, but affords many opportunities for even the most inexperienced of your actors to get some valuable onstage experience. LOTTA - A GOLD RUSH MUSICAL Here is a glittering, golden nugget of musical comedy based on the real-life story of child actress Lotta Crabtree, the Gold Rush version of Shirley Temple. The crusty old Forty-Niners, such as Mother Lode, Veronica Redskirt, Kate O'Clisom and Riffle Pete, come from near and far to watch her sing and dance her little heart out. The tarnished saloon proprieters, Lana DuFree and Homer DaBrave, kidnap Lotta's devoted mother, Mary Ann, in order to cash in on the tiny entertainer's success for themselves. They tell Lotta her mother abandoned her. Despite their lies, Lotta is reunited with her mother and ends up with a family at last! The original score is laden with beautiful folk ballads and rousing ditties like, "You Should Have Been There," "Greed!" "Way Up in Northern California," "The Miner's Song," "My Sweet Mama Dear," and many more. One interior set. “LOTTA” - Book, Music and Lyrics by Gerald P. Murphy 10F, 8M, extras as townspeople, miners, saloon patrons For free perusal, just email me back at gmurphy@snowcrest.net Royalties are $70/60.
http://romeolovesjuliet.com
Source Productions
Description: Five contemporary Christian musicals, complete with backing tracks, available in ready-to-perform format.
http://www.christianmusicals.com
Dress Circle - The Greatest ShowBiz Shop on the World Wide Web
Description: London's famous Theatre-land shop, stocking every CD, Book, DVD and souvenir of Musical Theatre imaginable.
http://www.dresscircle.co.uk/shop.asp?mode=shop
SLAMS Music Theatre Company Inc.
Description: SLAMS music theatre company inc. is a Melbourne based music theatre company performing one musical a year.
http://www.slams.org.au
A Pop Musical Drama based on the life of Abraham Lincoln
Description: In Spite of Reason This independently produced CD concept album is a pop musical / drama based on the life of President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War. It is presented as a sung-through musical portrayal of the personal trials and tribulations of one of the most well known figures in history. Although it can be called a pop rock opera, In Spite of Reason can also be labeled as a pop musical drama with rock overtones and intelligent lyrics that entice the mind into thought. It has been described as listening to a cross between modern adult new age alternative, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita and the Beatles, culminating into it's own unique sound. This is an album that will appeal to those who have embraced and enjoy the diverse pop music of the last 30 years. The intent of In Spite of Reason is not to merely recapitulate the fiddles, fifes, banjos and drums of civil war songs, but instead, to weave a tapestry of modern music as a sound bed to storytelling ( an art form almost completely unheard of today ). This musical work does not attempt to be highbrowed nor rudimentary. All lyrics are sung in styles that are mildly reflective of stage presentation, yet enjoyable by modern radio audiences. Those interested in history, as well as fans of pop musical concept albums such as Tommy or Evita, theatre, story music and even modern musical stage enthusiasts will find In Spite of Reason a refreshingly new presentation of this famous story. It attempts to maintain major historical accuracy of events and even uses words and phrases actually said by the portrayed individuals. This "Original Studio Cast", 90 minute, double CD album is accompanied with a 48 page booklet containing all the lyrics.
http://www.sparxecho.com
Theater at the J
Description: Theater at the J, a Cultural and Performing Arts Initiative of the Jewish Community Association of Austin, aims to enhance new and innovative performances, nurture the talents of local artists and bring the excitement of live theater to audiences throughout Austin. Located on the Dell Jewish Community Campus, Theater at the J is the brainchild of ATAC Globe Award Winning Director Mark A. Lit.
http://www.theateratthej.org
Theatre Stuff... Broadway memories in a bag!
Description: Theatre Stuff offers the official broadway souvenirs from all of your favorate shows.
http://www.TheatreStuff.com
The Children: The Web Site
Description: Based on the screenplay by Carlton J Albright Book and lyrics by Stan Richardson Music by Hal Goldberg.
http://www.thechildrenthewebsite.com
Zachary Scott Theatre Center
Description: Zachary Scott Theatre Center (ZACH) is one of Austin's most vibrant and innovative arts organizations and Central Texas oldest professional theatre. ZACH's mission is to engage Central Texas in a dialogue by producing professional theatre of the highest artistic quality, inspired by a unique artistic vision and to offer a diverse theatre experience which is accessible to the community as a whole. In addition, ZACH fosters artistic education, expression, and development in children, teens and adults through a variety of outreach opportunities. Under the leadership of Artistic Director Dave Steakley and Managing Director Ann Ciccolella, ZACH's critically acclaimed productions draw annual audiences of over 150,000 persons. From The Rocky Horror Show to Angels In America, from The Who's Tommy to The Gospel At Colonus, and from Dreamgirls to The Santaland Diaries innovation defines ZACH's Mainstage. At ZACH we seek in our work to not only reflect Austin, but to inspire, encourage, motivate, and engage Austinites in vital dialogues which have resonance in our community on topics like race, gender, sexuality, freedom, responsibility, and compassion among many others. We produce plays and musicals with a unique theatrical vision that breaks the fourth wall with the audience, that re-interprets a familiar work in a way which makes sense for Austin, that embraces Austins vibrant live music scene, that engages viewers as participants in large scale works in our very intimate theatres, and that lifts the human spirit. Our audiences tell us the number one thing they enjoy about ZACH is the intimacy. We have come to understand that for our audience this refers not only to the close physical proximity of our audience to the actors on-stage, but also to the powerful states of emotional and spiritual intimacy which are work promotes. Transformation is a primary characteristic of the theatre we create, and as characters often transform on-stage before our audiences eyes, hopefully the audience has been engaged in an experience that also carries the tools for personal change on some level. Because we desire a dialogue which is inclusive, ZACH is committed to diversity and is a leader in the state at providing opportunities for artists of all races to participate fully in the artistic process. And because we are committed to building an audience for this art form in the future, we are engaging young Austinites in a variety of programs that are designed to build self esteem and self awareness, and ignite within them the fire of self-transformation that is accessed in meaningful theatrical experiences that carry the tools for change. ZACH's PROJECT DISCOVERY fosters the development of young audiences by bringing Austin's elementary, middle and high school students to see Mainstage shows for tickets priced under $5. ZACH's PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL, offers theatre classes to over 7,500 students of all ages, and PROJECT INTERACT, ZACH's professional theatre for youth company in its 25th season, will tour to over 50,000 Central Texas school children performing live, interactive, original plays commissioned with our community in mind. ZACH also has a long-term commitment to a variety of community social service partners to whom we donate performances with the total proceeds going to the charitable organization. ZACH has collaborated with AIDS Services of Austin in conducting audience appeals after performances of ZACH Mainstage shows and has raised in excess of $50,000 over the past five years.
http://www.zachscott.com
125th Street
Description: Includes booking information, news, interviews, and video clips.
http://www.125thstreet.co.uk/
Grayshott Stagers
Description: All you could wish to know about Grayshott Stagers and their productions
http://www.legat.clara.net
Area 51
Description: Official website for the new musical optioned by Cameron Mackintosh and starring Claudia Christian.
http://www.area51show.co.uk
Joan - The Musical!
Description: Details of original musical, based on the life of Joan of Arc, including synopsis, orchestration, casting information and performance rights.
http://kierinfmurphy.tripod.com/joanthemusical/
Macbeth - The Rock Opera
Description: Based on Shakespeare's play. Pictures and RealAudio excerpts.
http://ishtar.cdemusic.org/macbeth/
2 Vaudevillians
Description: Two performers offer their take on classic vaudeville material. Explore the show, read reviews, and listen to clips of the CD.
http://www.bluepumpkinproductions.com/vaudeville/index.htm
Chrystanthia
Description: The musical from Glen Rhodes and Reston Williams. Includes full story with graphics and extensive music samples.
http://www.geocities.com/chrystanthia/
Everything's Ducky
Description: The sexy new Broadway-bound musical comedy with a score by Henry Krieger (Dreamgirls, Side Show) and Bill Russell (Side Show, Pageant, Elegies), and a book by Jeffrey Hatcher.
http://www.geocities.com/everythingsducky/
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