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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.

Show Information

Book
Tom Attea
Lyrics
Tom Attea
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
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, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Mature Adult, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Heather Smiley

Lead

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Bob Smiley

Supporting

Male

Tenor, Baritone, Bass

George Worthington

Supporting

Male

Tenor, Baritone, Bass

Martha Worthington

Supporting

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

George Worthington Jr.

Supporting

Male

Tenor, Baritone, Bass

Martha Albright

Supporting

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Jake Numerton

Supporting

Male

Tenor, Baritone, Bass

Ann Howe

Supporting

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

John Traynor

Supporting

Male

Tenor, Baritone, Bass

Ensemble

Ensemble

Either Gender

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass

Songs

ACT I

THE FIRST FEMALE PRESIDENT - Heather and Bob

IT'S A LANDSLIDE - Ensemble

MY NAME IS GEORGE WORTHINGTON - George Worthington

WHAT ELSE CAN I DO? - George Worthington

DID YOU EVER MEET? - Martha Albright & George, Jr.

SIX REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES ARE WE - Ensemble

AN APOLITICAL ATTRACTION - Martha Albright & George, Jr.

WILL GOOD INTENTIONS BE ENOUGH - Heather, Bob, Ann, and Jake

STEPPING IN - George Worthington and John Traynor

ACT II

I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU! - George, Jr.

OH, WHAT A SMILE - Ensemble

AT PEACE WITH THE PAST - Martha

HOW CAN A MAN COMPETE WITH THAT? - George Worthington

SAD REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES ARE WE - Ensemble

MAYBE EVEN FALL IN LOVE - George, Jr.

TRUE TO MYSELF - Heather Smiley

REPRISES - Heather, Bob, & Ensemble

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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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher