Heather Smiley for President

Musical

New Work
Writers: Tom Attea Arthur Abrams

Overview

Show Information

Book
Lyrics
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2015
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Settings
Contemporary, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
America, Present Day
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
Small
Dancing
Musical Staging
Ideal for
College/University, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes adult, mature adult, young adult characters

Synopsis

In a story strikingly similar to twenty-first century headlines, Heather Smiley for President follows the female Democratic candidate, Heather Smiley. In the quagmire that is modern politics, Heather struggles to appeal to voters amid an ever-growing field of Republican and Democratic candidates. She's already resided on Pennsylvania Avenue as the nation's First Lady, and now she believes it's her turn to call the Oval Office her own. However she faces stiff opposition from the smooth operating Republic Senator, George Worthington. Can honesty and truth win a presidential election or is it all about the spin? This modern day musical takes a humorous look at contemporary American politics.

Lead Characters


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