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Synopsis

Samantha and the Glass Ceiling tells the story of a talented career woman stuck in a rut. Samantha Morgan is a lingerie designer who is struggling to be accepted and promoted for her talent in a lingerie company where men hold all the top positions. She tries to hide her beauty from her male coworkers as she fears that she will be viewed differently by them and her ambition will be ignored. Samantha vies for a promotion against a misogynist male coworker, whose old-fashioned mindset is further encouraged by her even more misogynist boss. After her secretary encourages her to meet with a motivational speaker, Samantha learns how to embrace her femininity, break the glass ceiling, and still rise to the top of the corporate ladder.

Show Information

Book
Tom Attea
Music
Arthur Abrams
Lyrics
Tom Attea
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2013
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Settings
Contemporary, Multiple Settings
Time & Place
Manhattan, Present Day
Cast Size
medium
Orchestra Size
Recording
Dancing
Musical Staging
Ideal For
College/University, Community Theatre, Regional Theatre, Star Vehicle Female, Star Vehicle Male, Mostly Female Cast, Includes Adult, Young Adult Characters, Medium Cast

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Jack Winkle

Lead

Male

Tenor, Baritone, Bass-Baritone

Samantha Morgan

Lead

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Al Cornelius

Supporting

Male

Tenor, Baritone, Bass-Baritone

Bernice

Supporting

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Gloria

Supporting

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Kelly Driscoll

Supporting

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Amanda

Featured

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Ensemble

Ensemble

Either Gender

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

Songs

PRELUDE

  • EQUAL TIME - CHORUS

ACT ONE

  • THE GLASS CEILING - SAMANTHA, GLORIA, AND BERNICE
  • ASK A REAL PRO - JACK AND AL
  • YOU'RE A MAN! - JACK AND OTHER MALE EMPLOYEES
  • EQUAL IN EVERY WAY - FEMALE ATTENDEES AT CONFERENCE
  • THE COMPLETE SAMANTHA - SAMANTHA
  • I CAN'T BELIEVE IT - JACK
  • TWO EQUAL IN LOVE - SAMANTHA

ACT TWO

  • HOW CAN A MAN WORK FOR A WOMAN - AL
  • YOU DID IT, SAMANTHA! - BERNICE, GLORIA, AND FEMALE EMPLOYEES
  • IF YOU WANT TO CONNECT - SAMANTHA
  • I WAS JUST BEING A MAN - JACK AND MALE CHORUS
  • HAVE YOU EVER BEEN HURT? - SAMANTHA
  • COME BACK - JACK
  • STARTING TO FALL IN LOVE - SAMANTHA & JACK

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher