Castles
​THEME AND SOURCE
Matt. 7:24-27
Luke 6:47
The Parable of the House on the Sand
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DESCRIPTION
This vulnerable actor’s story ballad asks what we can truly count on besides the Lord. Encourages us to build our lives upon The Rock. Draws as much or more on acting skills than vocal. Actor must be adept with story arc and be able to reveal this character's pain and discovery.
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​CAST: Vocal could be divided/arranged to accommodate 1-10 actor/singer/dancers.
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KEY: C
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RANGE: C4 to C5
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RUNTIME: 4:45​
NOTE: This piece makes for meaningful choreography and could be used in DANCE DIVISION as well.
Ugly Duckling
​THEME AND SOURCE
External and Internal Beauty
Psalm 139:14-16
"For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb."
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DESCRIPTION
Actor~Singer story ballad about our perception of beauty and the limitations we place on ourselves. Pays homage to classic Ugly Duckling tale while celebrating our beauty as beloved children of the Creator. Actor must show vulnerability and be able to hit wide range of emotional levels. Requires excellent breath support for sustained phrases.
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​CAST: Vocal could be divided/arranged to accommodate 1-10 actor/singer/dancers.
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KEY: C
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RANGE: A3 to D5
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RUNTIME 5:23​​
NOTE: This piece makes for meaningful choreography and could be used in DANCE DIVISION as well.
Look at What it Brings
​THEME AND SOURCE​
Facing Fears
Isaiah 41:13
“Do not fear; I will help you."
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DESCRIPTION
Becky has just forced herself to endure a terrifying interview experience. Her friends helped her prep and now reflect and celebrate how the Lord strengthened her in the process. Fun, uptempo vocal with opportunity for heavy staging~choreography and humor. Includes classic Broadway and Gospel genres.
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CASTING: Vocal could be divided/arranged to accommodate 3-10 actor/singer/dancers.
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KEY: Em
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RANGE: G3 to C5
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RUN TIME 3:41 plus optional dialogue set up
We Stick Together
​THEME AND SOURCE
Loyal Friendship
Prov. 18:24
“...there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
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DESCRIPTION
Friends commit to love and support each other through thick and thin. Easy acting and uptempo vocals with opportunity for
advanced staging~choreography.
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CAST: Vocal could be divided/arranged to accommodate 2-10 actor/singer/dancers.
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KEY: Bb
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RANGE: G3 (F3 optional pick up note) to Bb4
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RUN TIME 2:35 plus optional dialogue set up​​
What is She Doing Here?
​THEME AND SOURCE
Self Importance, False Righteousness, Excluding Others
Luke 18:9-14​
The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector
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DESCRIPTION
Musicalized scene reflecting contemporary treatment of the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. Who are today’s “Tax Collectors” and how involved do we want to be with them? Strong actor~singers. Must be able to “sing a scene" and find the discoveries and changes in these characters in the course of the story.
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CAST: Vocal could be divided/arranged to accommodate 2-10 actor/singer/dancers.
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KEY: C
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RANGE: B3 to C5
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RUNTIME 3:09
Say What I Mean
​THEME AND SOURCE
Speaking Selectively
2 Timothy 2:16
“Avoid godless chatter.”
Proverbs 15:2
“The mouth of fools pours out folly.”
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DESCRIPTION
Becky’s friends coach her about the importance of using her words wisely. Piece requires impressions of iconic characters and lines. Doo-Wop style, 60’s era. Easy vocals with opportunity for advanced staging~choreography.
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CAST: Vocal could be divided/arranged to accommodate 3-10 actor/singer/dancers.
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KEY: Bb
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RANGE: G3 to Bb4
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RUN TIME 2:49​ plus optional dialogue set up
Prodigal
​THEME AND SOURCE
Luke 15:11-32
The Parable of the Prodigal Son
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DESCRIPTION
How does our loving Heavenly Father respond to rebellion? Wide opportunity for actor, soloists, and ensemble vocals, with challenging staging~choreography in this contemporary prodigal story. Varied musical genres including boogie woogie and choral harmonies.
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CAST: Vocal could be divided/arranged to accommodate 4-10 actor/singer/dancers.
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KEY: C, Cm, G
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RANGE: G3 to D5
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RUNTIME 3:29
Good Sam
THEME AND SOURCE
Luke 10:25-37
The PARABLE of the Good Samaritan
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DESCRIPTION
Story of Good Samaritan retold in contemporary setting. Opportunity for multiple characters to sing, act, and dance. Jazz genre as well as ballad. Narrator role may be shared.
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CAST: Vocal could be divided/arranged to accommodate 3-10 actor/singer/dancers.
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KEY: Cm to Dm
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RANGE: G3 to Bb4
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RUNTIME 3:36
No Fair
​THEME AND SOURCE
Matthew 20:1-16
The Parable of the
Payment of Workers in the Vineyard…
or the Burger Joint​
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DESCRIPTION
How do these fast food workers respond when all employees are paid the same, regardless of hours worked? Strong narrator role, Christ figure, and ensemble work. Manageable for less advanced actor~singers.
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CAST: Vocal could be divided/arranged to accommodate 4-10 actor/singer/dancers.
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KEY: C modulates to D
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RANGE: G3 - C5
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RUNTIME 3:07
Use It or Lose It
​THEME AND SOURCE
Matthew 25:14-30
Luke 19:11-27
The Parable of the Talents
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DESCRIPTION
This stylized piece illustrates Jesus’ Parable, reminding us that we’ve all been gifted and must use those gifts to serve. Employs a tongue-in-cheek, mob boss and crew metaphor on this ancient truth. Wide opportunity for Fosse style choreo, vocal features, and harmonies.
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CAST: Vocal could be divided/arranged to accommodate 2-10 actor/singer/dancers.
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KEY: Am
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RANGE: G3 to C5
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RUNTIME: 3:03​​
Sower and Seed
​THEME AND SOURCE
Matthew 13:3-9
The Parable of the Sower and the Seed
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DESCRIPTION​
The Lord is always moving, but are we always receptive? Wide opportunity for soloists, and advanced staging~choreography in this earthly, fiddle driven interpretation of Jesus' teaching. Also opportunity for optional crowd participation. Easy, catchy, repetitive melody for less experienced actor~singers.
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CAST: Vocal could be divided/arranged to accommodate 3-10 actor/singer/dancers.
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KEY: Am to Bbm
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RANGE: G#3 to Db5
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RUNTIME: 4:20