Creators
Alan Harris
Book By Alan Harris won a Judges’ Award at the 2015 Bruntwood Prize for How My Light Is Spent. He is under commission to the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester, and also Paines Plough with Love, Lies and...
Mark Swanson
Mark Swanson, a native of Augusta, GA, received his Bachelor of Music degree from Augusta State University in 1993, and relocated to Los Angeles, CA to pursue a career in film...
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Reviews
"...a dark and delectable little comedy."
The New York Times
"...this macabre musical is sure to make you, if not die laughing, chuckle at the folly of trying to out-dazzle your neighbor."
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Orchestration
6 Musicians
Piano/Conductor, Woodwin, Cello, Bass, Percussion, Synth
Casting
Signora Zenobia
Female - 30s
A sophisticated yet grounded newspaper editor. Biting wit and sense of humor. Smart and high-spirited. Somewhat of a broad. Strong mezzo voice.
Mr. Blackwood
Male - 30s
Dark and conniving; the villain. Smooth and suave. Attractive, but unsympathetic. Strong rock-tenor voice.
Pompey
Male - 30s-50s
Comedic character actor. Zenobia's big-hearted servant, who will do whatever she says. A strong but vulnerable personality.
Malachi
Male - 20s-30s
Blackwood's assistant. Has an intellectual sensibility. Not physically imposing.
Ensemble
All Genders
Various ages to play the ghosts of writers of the Blackwood Articles. Used throughout the piece to create ambience and move the story along.
Production Materials
The required production package will include the materials listed below. These materials will be shipped upon receipt of payment if your license request is approved.
9 Cast Script/Vocal Books
A combination of the show’s full script and the full vocal book. All dialogue within each song is printed in the score to prevent flipping back and forth during rehearsals. All books are spiral-bound and double-sided.
2 Director’s Scripts
A single-sided, spiral-bound script designed with plenty of space for the director to take notes and add blocking during the rehearsal process.
1 Stage Manager’s Script
A single-sided, three-hole punched script that can be inserted into your three-ring binder.
2 Piano/Vocal Scores
This piano score includes all vocal parts. It can be used during the rehearsal process and during performance.
Orchestration Set
Piano, Cello, Woodwind (Flute, Clarinet in Bb, Bassoon, English Horn), Bass (Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar), Percussion (Drum Set, Shakers, Timbales, Triangle, Bongo Drums), Synthesizer
Production Resources
Additional Printed Books
Additional books (Cast Script/Vocal, Piano/Conductor, etc.) are available.
$25 each
Full Conductor Score
An ideal solution for those who choose to conduct their show from the podium, as opposed to the piano. Each detailed instrument staff is always right in front of you--giving you the most comprehensive layout for full control of your orchestra.
$125/Print, $100/Digital, $175/both
Digital Orchestration PDFs
Prefer playing or rehearsing from your tablet? All of our orchestration scores (including PC and PV) are available in digital copies.
Digital PC or PV $50
Full Digital Orchestration Set $150
Broadway Plus
A workshop experience in which a Broadway artist speaks and works with students in an educational setting through our partnership with Broadway Plus.
Prices Vary by Product
TurnKey Transpositions
Broadway stars change the keys of songs all the time...so why not you? Optimize your actors' performances by ordering our TurnKey Transposition. Get the perfect key for the perfect actor! All digital delivery, usually within 24 hours.
$50 per song for PV or PC
$150 per song for all orchestral parts (including PC/PV)
