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Musical Theatre Flexible Cast (2-10)

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What's included in your instant download: 

  • Accompaniment Track (MP3)

  • Lyrics  (PDF) - Set up where applicable

  • Lead Sheet (PDF) - vocal line, chords, harmony where applicable

  • Some Songs include bonus Reflection Questions and/or Lyric Videos

Castles

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.

  • KEY: C

  • RANGE: C4 to C5 

  • RUNTIME: 4:45​


NOTE: This piece makes for meaningful choreography and could be used in DANCE DIVISION as well.

Castles VOCAL DEMO
00:00 / 04:45

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.

  • KEY: C

  • RANGE:  A3 to D5

  • RUNTIME 5:23​​

 

NOTE: This piece makes for meaningful choreography and could be used in DANCE DIVISION as well.

Ugly Duckling VOCAL DEMO
00:00 / 05:23

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.

  • KEY: Em

  • RANGE: G3 to C5

  • RUN TIME 3:41 plus optional dialogue set up

Look at What it Brings with Tag VOCAL DEMO
00:00 / 03:41

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.

  • KEY: Bb

  • RANGE:   G3 (F3 optional pick up note) to Bb4

  • RUN TIME 2:35 plus optional dialogue set up​​

We Stick Together VOCAL DEMO
00:00 / 02:36

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.

  • KEY: C

  • RANGE:  B3 to C5

  • RUNTIME 3:09

What is She Doing Here VOCAL DEMO
00:00 / 03:09

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.

  • KEY: Bb

  • RANGE:  G3 to Bb4

  • RUN TIME 2:49​ plus optional dialogue set up

Say What I Mean VOCAL DEMO
00:00 / 02:49

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.

  • KEY: C, Cm, G

  • RANGE:  G3 to D5

  • RUNTIME 3:29

Prodigal VOCAL DEMO
00:00 / 03:29

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.

  • KEY: Cm to Dm

  • RANGE: G3 to Bb4

  • RUNTIME 3:36

Good Sam VOCAL DEMO
00:00 / 03:36

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.

  • KEY: C modulates to D

  • RANGE:   G3 - C5 

  • RUNTIME 3:07

No Fair VOCAL DEMO
00:00 / 03:07

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.

  • KEY: Am

  • RANGE: G3 to C5 

  • RUNTIME: 3:03​​

Use It or Lose It VOCAL DEMO
00:00 / 03:03

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.

  • KEY: Am to Bbm

  • RANGE:  G#3 to Db5

  • RUNTIME: 4:20

Sower and Seed VOCAL DEMO
00:00 / 04:20
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