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Synopsis

It’s 1878 and William Sawyer has just invented something that will change the world forever - the Incredible Automatic Electro-Current Incandescent Illuminator Device.

He has invited a small group of influential businessmen to observe this new invention in action.

If he can gain their financial support, William and his wife Anne, will be set to make millions of dollars.

But things quickly go wrong, destroying any chance of fame or fortune, all thanks to a mystery man.

All of the characters in this musical comedy are based on real, but mostly forgotten people who all played an important part in contributing to the invention of the electric light.

Show Information

Book
Wayne Doyle
Music
Wayne Doyle , Kevin MacLeod
Lyrics
Wayne Doyle
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Thirteen Plus (PG-13)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2017
Genres
Comedy, Historical/Biographical
Settings
Period, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
1878, America
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
Community Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult Characters

Context

Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

William Sawyer

Lead

Male

Tenor, Baritone

Thomas Edison

Lead

Male

Tenor, Baritone

Anne Sawyer

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano, Alto

Mr. Hammer

Supporting

Male

Mrs. Hammer

Supporting

Female

Mr. Westinghouse

Supporting

Male

Songs

Where Is the Light? - Thomas Edison

He's a Bastard - 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