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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
First Light is a 15 minute mini-musical. It won the 2017 Theatrefest awards for Best Song, Best Technical, and Best Production.
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Characters
Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor, Baritone |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano, Alto |
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Supporting |
Male |
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Supporting |
Female |
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Supporting |
Male |
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Songs
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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