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Synopsis

Jeff and Hunter, two self-confessed nobodies in New York, make a pact: They will write an original musical and submit it to a festival. The only catch? The deadline is in three weeks! They gather their two actress friends, Susan and Heidi, and their accompanist and music director, Larry, on the keys. With the full team assembled, Jeff and Hunter hit another roadblock-- what should they write about? Jeff and Hunter decide to follow the old adage, “write what you know,” and set off on a unique musical adventure: writing a musical about writing a musical. As the deadline looms, insecurities creep in and jealousies flare. Will the team succeed with their musical? Could it even win a Tony?! In this intelligent, playful, lovable new musical, the audience is treated to an inside look at the tough work of being a creative artist. Frequently hilarious, occasionally heartbreaking, and thoroughly inspiring, [title of show] is a love story celebrating individuality and creativity.

Show Information

Book
Hunter Bell
Music
Jeff Bowen
Lyrics
Jeff Bowen
Conceived By
Jeff Bowen , Hunter Bell
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2008
Genres
Comedy
Settings
Simple/No Set
Time & Place
various locations, including an apartment in hell’s kitchen, a rehearsal room, and a broadway stage.
Cast Size
small
Orchestra Size
Piano Only
Dancing
None
Licensor
Concord Theatricals
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Diverse Cast, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Includes Adult Characters

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Jeff

Lead

Male

Tenor

Hunter

Lead

Male

Tenor

Heidi

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Susan

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Larry

Featured

Either Gender

Spoken

Songs

  • Untitled Opening Number (Company)
  • Two Nobodies in New York (Jeff, Hunter)
  • An Original Musical (Jeff, Blank Paper)
  • Monkeys and Playbills (Company)
  • The Tony Award Song (Jeff, Hunter)
  • Part of It All (Jeff, Hunter)
  • I Am Playing Me (Heidi, others)
  • What Kind of Girl Is She? (Heidi, Susan)
  • Die, Vampire, Die! (Susan, others)
  • Filling Out the Form (Company)
  • Montage Part 1: September Song (Company)
  • Montage Part 2: Secondary Characters (Heidi, Susan)
  • Montage Part 3: Development Medley (Company)
  • Change It, Don't Change It/Awkward Photo Shoot (Company)
  • A Way Back to Then (Heidi)
  • Nine People's Favorite Thing (Company)
  • Finale (Company)

A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.

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Key Terms

    A type of theatre which draws attention to the nature of theatre and performance, often through a "play within a play"

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Guide Written By:

Becca Ballenger

Becca Ballenger