Understudies, the musical

$275.00

Understudies, the musical, is an exciting new show about working together and rocking the stage!

Understudies, the musical was commissioned by Corbett Preparatory School of IDS in Tampa, Florida in the spring of 2014. This original piece was specifically written with a middle school or high school performer in mind, from the dialogue to the music to the sensibility of the show. The show strikes a balance between humor and sentimentality, tackling serious issues like self doubt and fitting into the crowd, while not being preachy nor overly simplistic. Understudies the musical is light enough to be family friendly but not trite or cliché.

Synopsis

At Oz High, the Show Choir has a long tradition of winning. Wiz, their over-the-top director will do anything to assure this year’s team breaks the record of consecutive wins. He selects an elite group of kids to perform, and put all other kids in the Understudies. While he ignore the Understudies, he and his assistant, Minion, prepare for the team for the competition. Along the way, a group of friends form in the face of bullying and elitism. And, out of that friendship, two young performers, both insecure, find the belief in themselves to overcome their fears and blossom into stars. As Wiz pushes his team over the brink, it’s up to the Understudies to step up to the challenge at the competition.

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Additional information

Length

One Act

Running Time

50 min

Music Style

Pop/Contemporary, Rock

Roles

8F + 3M, ensemble

Cast Size

Flexible, Large, Medium

Cast Type

Medium, Large, Flexible

Age Suitability

Middle School, High School

Intended Audience

Family, High School, Middle School

Set

Flexible, Simple Set

Music Sample

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