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Synopsis

The almost all-girl high school math team from Waukesha, Wisconsin, has lost – and then won – the regional math competition. They are off to compete in the National Math SUM-IT. These smart and funny whiz kids must unite to solve difficult math problems without getting distracted by teen drama and pressures.

Always witty, sometimes uproarious, this is the story of girls becoming women – conquering anxiety and rivalry, finding a way to affirm themselves as individuals and as team-members, learning to win at math… and at life!

Show Information

Book
Laura Stratford
Music
David Kornfeld
Lyrics
Alex Higgin-Houser
Conceived By
Larry Little
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2017
Genres
Comedy
Settings
Simple/No Set
Time & Place
Present Day, Waukesha, WI , Poughkeepsie, NY
Cast Size
small
Orchestra Size
Small
Licensor
Theatrical Rights Worldwide
Ideal For
High School, Mostly Female Cast, Middle School, Includes Late Teen, Adult, Young Adult Characters, Small Cast

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Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Melissa

Lead

Female

Mezzo-Soprano, Soprano, Alto

Mary Kate

Lead

Female

Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Soprano

Amber

Lead

Female

Soprano, Alto, Mezzo-Soprano

Barbie

Lead

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Leroy

Lead

Male

Tenor, Baritone

Ms. McGery

Supporting

Female

Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Ensemble

Ensemble

Either Gender

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

Songs

  • This Is Gonna Be My Year
  • New York
  • Melissa’s First Theorem
  • Activities Resume
  • I Look Like An Engineer
  • Outliers
  • Public Speaking 101
  • Give ‘Em A Show
  • The Pressure Is On
  • The Pressure Is On (Remix)
  • In Defense of Math
  • The Final Round (Instrumental)
  • Melissa’s Next Theorem
  • Finale Ultimo

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