The Folk Singer

Musical

New Work
Writers: Tom Attea Arthur Abrams

Overview

Show Information

Book
Lyrics
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2016
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Settings
Contemporary, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
America, Present Day
Cast Size
small
Orchestra Size
Rock Combo
Dancing
None
Ideal for
College/University, Community Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes young adult, adult, mature adult characters

Synopsis

The Folk Singer is a contemporary story focused on a group of young folk singers who — inspired by the relevant songs that were created and made popular decades ago by such singer/songwriters as Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger — decide to mount their own folk-song festival to spotlight up-to-date concerns. The performance begins in a small café, where five young folk singers decide to create their own new songs and perform them. They then move to a local park bandstand, where their festival then takes place. As the principals sing, images representing the subjects of the songs appear on a screen above the stage, enhancing the power of the lyrics.

Lead Characters


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