Heroes Like MeAnyTown, U.S.A. needs a hero! When called upon by the townspeople, the Super Heroes are eager to help. From litter to bullying to technology addiction, the Super Heroes take pride in their work of snuffing out the bad and replacing it with the good. Using stories from real life participants with autism and other disabilities, this new musical is adaptable, great for actors as young as 8 up through adults, and geared for audiences in elementary and middle school. Heroes Like Me lets you tell the story of your town and open your eyes, your hearts and maybe unlock your own super powers! |
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Roles
16 + Ensemble
Musicians
1 (or TRACKS)
Acts
1
Duration
50 minutes |
Music
Creators
The Miracle Project
Book The Miracle Project® is a theatre and film arts program for individuals with autism and other disabilities, and their typically-developing siblings and peers. The Miracle Project® uses a groundbreaking and proven...
Zachary Marsh
Lyrics and Music A native of Seattle, Zachary Marsh has music directed and accompanied musicals such as Godspell, Nunsense, and Into the Woods all along the West coast. Pursuing a career in film...
Ryan Berman
Author Ryan Berman is a rising star in the autism community, providing a variety of services, skills and resources to families and children impacted by autism. Working closely with families, he provides comprehensive...
Shelley Pack
Author Shelley Pack is a comedic actress and producer, she has performed with Groundlings, Second City Alumni, Kristen Wiig, and the cast of Whose Line is it Anyway. Her production company, Infinite Light...
Elaine Hall
Script Adaption Elaine Hall “Coach E!” referenced by The New York Times as “the child whisperer, “ is a pioneer in using inclusive theater, film, music, and movement to bring out the best in individuals of all abilities....
Orchestration
1 Musician
PIANO/VOCAL or TRACKS (included in your Production Package)
Casting
Great Uniter
Student Superhero who is talkative and very expressive.
Dale
Adult male newscaster who is outgoing and inquisitive. Could be played by a teacher.
Francine
Adult female newscaster who is wise and nurturing. Could be played by a teacher.
Bob
Friendly adult male who plays someone who works in the newsroom, a teacher, and Mayor of Los Angeles.
Sarah
Student townsperson who is very kind and helpful.
John
Student townsperson whose parents are farmers. He is very interested in the environment.
Maria
Student townsperson who is sweet and caring. She assists the non-speaking student Jeremy in communicating.
Sam
Student townsperson who is sarcastic, blunt, and funny.
Super Solver
Student Superhero who uses common sense to solve problems.
Recyclone
Student Superhero whose main interest is helping the environment.
Technobot
Student Superhero whose main interest is technology.
Jeremy
Student townsperson who can be non-speaking and is a great leader. He types or points at letter board to communicate.
Greg
A student bully who also plays Dad in the family scene.
Jill
A student bully who also plays Mom in the family scene.
Joe
A quiet and sweet boy who gets bullied for being different.
Ensemble
Plays roles in the family and townspeople scenes.
Production Materials
Included in your license are the following cast and crew scripts.
30 Actor’s Playbooks
1 Director’s Playbook
1 Piano/Vocal Playbook
This piano score includes all vocal parts. It can be used during the rehearsal process if performing a show with accompaniment tracks, or can be used during performance for piano-only shows.
1 Performance Tracks
1 Archival Video License
Orchestration
Piano/Vocal or Tracks (included in your Production Package)
Production Resources
Additional Printed Books
Additional books (Cast Script/Vocal, Piano/Conductor, etc.) are available.
$25 each
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
Our catalogue is full of iconic music, and we can customize many of our titles to your performers' unique voices with our TurnKey Transpositions. Get the perfect key for the perfect actor! Our team will transpose any songs at your request during any point in your license period. All files will be delivered digitally and priced for your specific needs.
$50 per song for PV or PC
$150 per song for all orchestral parts (including PC/PV)
