Play script available
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 09:50 pmheathie10 posts in thread
Play script available
Tue, 12 Oct 2004, 09:50 pmHi to everyone who reads this.
I have finally finished writing my own 3 act musical, and it is in my belief, ready to send out to people that would like to perform it. As the Irishman once said "before I start speaking there is something I want to say".
Cost: $20 per production, scripts available free, if you call me on 0403328830, to give me an address to send them to.
Synopsis: A young dyslexic man, with a talent for drawing, applies for a job, and finds the woman of his dreams. The afore mentioned woman doesn't come without problems, number one being the jealous ex, who works at the same place as her.
Characters (stage ages):
Luc Cromwell — 23
Ashleigh Milligan — 22
Mike Lyster — 25
Alexander Carson — 50-55
Madeleine Knight — 45-50
Sarah Anderson — 22-23
Fiorenza — 40ish
Tony — 45ish
Extras
Carson’s receptionist — 25-40 year old woman (can also be restaurant patron or officeworker)
Police officers’ (x2) — 20-50 (stage ages) both male characters, one older one younger — Audition (younger officer can be played by a woman)
Game-show host (Act 2 only) — 25-35 man
“Luck of the Draw” Judges (x3) — 20-50 men, women or mixed
LOTD finalists (x4 m, 4 f) — 18+ (stage ages)
Celebrant — 30+ man
Flowergirls (x2) — 10-12
Pageboy — 10-13
Any questions? If so, call me. 9 am -7pm Perth time.
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heathieTue, 12 Oct 2004, 09:50 pm
Hi to everyone who reads this.
I have finally finished writing my own 3 act musical, and it is in my belief, ready to send out to people that would like to perform it. As the Irishman once said "before I start speaking there is something I want to say".
Cost: $20 per production, scripts available free, if you call me on 0403328830, to give me an address to send them to.
Synopsis: A young dyslexic man, with a talent for drawing, applies for a job, and finds the woman of his dreams. The afore mentioned woman doesn't come without problems, number one being the jealous ex, who works at the same place as her.
Characters (stage ages):
Luc Cromwell — 23
Ashleigh Milligan — 22
Mike Lyster — 25
Alexander Carson — 50-55
Madeleine Knight — 45-50
Sarah Anderson — 22-23
Fiorenza — 40ish
Tony — 45ish
Extras
Carson’s receptionist — 25-40 year old woman (can also be restaurant patron or officeworker)
Police officers’ (x2) — 20-50 (stage ages) both male characters, one older one younger — Audition (younger officer can be played by a woman)
Game-show host (Act 2 only) — 25-35 man
“Luck of the Draw” Judges (x3) — 20-50 men, women or mixed
LOTD finalists (x4 m, 4 f) — 18+ (stage ages)
Celebrant — 30+ man
Flowergirls (x2) — 10-12
Pageboy — 10-13
Any questions? If so, call me. 9 am -7pm Perth time.
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crgwllmsWed, 13 Oct 2004, 02:55 am
Re: Play script available
Luke Heath wrote:
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> I have finally finished writing my own 3 act musical
> Any questions?
What would you say is the theme or message of the play?
What style of musical is it? Have you written music, or just lyrics?
How long is the play, and why three acts? Does this mean two intervals or can the three acts still be split into two halves?
What is the smallest cast you could put the show on with (ie with doubling up of minor roles) ? You have almost 30 characters, but could it be done with no more than 10?
And just for argument's sake; If someone read your play and understood it for the first time, would that also mean it can't be much good...?
Cheers,
Craig
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> I have finally finished writing my own 3 act musical
> Any questions?
What would you say is the theme or message of the play?
What style of musical is it? Have you written music, or just lyrics?
How long is the play, and why three acts? Does this mean two intervals or can the three acts still be split into two halves?
What is the smallest cast you could put the show on with (ie with doubling up of minor roles) ? You have almost 30 characters, but could it be done with no more than 10?
And just for argument's sake; If someone read your play and understood it for the first time, would that also mean it can't be much good...?
Cheers,
Craig
Walter PlingeWed, 13 Oct 2004, 08:52 am
Re: Play script available
hi
I just read that you have a script available. but the first thing i need to know is where abouts in australia are you in? if anywhere near the canberra region then i am very much interested.
I just read that you have a script available. but the first thing i need to know is where abouts in australia are you in? if anywhere near the canberra region then i am very much interested.
heathieWed, 13 Oct 2004, 01:21 pm
Re: Play script available
Craig, in response to your questions:
1. The main idea is that Dyslexia is not a disability, and it is not something to be ashamed about having.
2. I must admit that I have not written the music or the lyrics, but picked songs that would be appropriate, that have already been written.
3. Yes, two intervals would be more practical, but I have no objection to the director splitting it in half if they can.
4. Yes, everyone except the principal 8 people can be doubled as chorus etc.
5. Not everyone is T.S. Eliot
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heathieWed, 13 Oct 2004, 01:22 pm
Re: Play script available
Tahlia, I am in Western Australia, but I can send you scripts if you want.
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crgwllmsWed, 13 Oct 2004, 04:39 pm
Re: Musical copywright issues
Luke Heath wrote:
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> 2. I must admit that I have not written the music or the
> lyrics, but picked songs that would be appropriate, that have
> already been written.
This may be a concern for anyone wanting to do a public performance...getting the rights to previously existing published songs.
Do you have any arrangement with the publishers of the songs, or is this something that theatre companies will have to deal with themselves? Royalty payments to the publisher or to APRA on behalf of the composers may be required.
Cheers
Craig
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> 2. I must admit that I have not written the music or the
> lyrics, but picked songs that would be appropriate, that have
> already been written.
This may be a concern for anyone wanting to do a public performance...getting the rights to previously existing published songs.
Do you have any arrangement with the publishers of the songs, or is this something that theatre companies will have to deal with themselves? Royalty payments to the publisher or to APRA on behalf of the composers may be required.
Cheers
Craig
heathieWed, 13 Oct 2004, 08:36 pm
Re: Musical copywright issues
No Craig, you are quite right to point that out. I have not made any arrangements with theatre companies, but I will be writing arrangements for a couple of the songs. to go better with the vocal range for the character singing them.
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crgwllmsThu, 14 Oct 2004, 02:08 am
Re: Strange arrangements
Luke Heath wrote:
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> No Craig, you are quite right to point that out. I have not
> made any arrangements with theatre companies, but I will be
> writing arrangements for a couple of the songs. to go better
> with the vocal range for the character singing them.
Nice pun on 'arrangements', but it begs this question...does this mean each character must be able to sing in a particular range? That's possibly something you need to stipulate to anyone who takes it on board, so they know they'll need to cast a soprano, two tenors, eight female basses, etc.
I'm not saying that using existing music can't be done...I myself have been in a musical that consisted entirely of well-known published rock songs; it was simply something else to consider - permission needed to be sought to include these songs in the first place, and then every public performance required us to pay a royalty fee to APRA on behalf of the publishers.
Cheers,
Craig
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>
> No Craig, you are quite right to point that out. I have not
> made any arrangements with theatre companies, but I will be
> writing arrangements for a couple of the songs. to go better
> with the vocal range for the character singing them.
Nice pun on 'arrangements', but it begs this question...does this mean each character must be able to sing in a particular range? That's possibly something you need to stipulate to anyone who takes it on board, so they know they'll need to cast a soprano, two tenors, eight female basses, etc.
I'm not saying that using existing music can't be done...I myself have been in a musical that consisted entirely of well-known published rock songs; it was simply something else to consider - permission needed to be sought to include these songs in the first place, and then every public performance required us to pay a royalty fee to APRA on behalf of the publishers.
Cheers,
Craig
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heathieThu, 14 Oct 2004, 04:25 pm
Re: Strange arrangements
I would be writing the arrangement for the range that the character would sing, it would be upto the director to cast a person that would be right for the part.
How much do you think would have to be paid per song?? with 16 songs...
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Walter PlingeThu, 25 Aug 2005, 12:13 am
Re: Play script available
hey i dunnu if u d correct person to message or not well i'm shruti i'm from india delhi to be precise... well i have to organise a stage play for my colleg n i cant write a full length play in 2 days... basically shud be abouut friends n how they hang out together love triangle hate jealousy drugsa n all... total 7 characters
thnks
shruti
thnks
shruti