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: 1 Female (could also work in Small or Large Ensemble for 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.
E-Mo-Gee
THEME AND SOURCE
Phone Obsession and Addiction
2 Pet. 2:19
“...for we are slaves of anything that has conquered us.”
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DESCRIPTION
Actor~Singer character novelty song about a girl and her phone dependence. Tango vocal easy, acting fairly challenging. Actor must be able to shift constantly from reading her phone screen to singing downstage. Optional set up monologue.
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CAST: 1 Female
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KEY: Gm and G
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RANGE: Bb2 to B3 (optional D3 ending note)
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RUNTIME 2:55 plus optional set up monologue
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 Duly 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: 1 Female
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KEY: C
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RANGE: A3 to D5
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RUNTIME 5:23​​
I Matter Because You Love Me
​THEME AND SOURCE
Our Value in Christ
I Samuel 16:7
"Man looks on the outside, but God looks on the heart."​
DESCRIPTION
Alex (M/F) confesses a deep vulnerability to Grandpa who is in hospital bed, sedated, awaiting surgery. Addresses pressure of living up to the expectations of others. Power ballad. Advanced belt/mix and breath support needed for bridge and tag ending. ​
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​CAST: 1 Male or Female
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KEY: F# or G
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FEMALE RANGE:
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In F# - G#3 to C#5;
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In G - G3 to D5
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RUNTIME 4:06​ plus optional monologue set up
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NOTE: F# lyrics vary slightly and include a hopeful turn in final chorus, "Lord, you know all the answers..."
Brother of Jesus Blues
​THEME AND SOURCE
How might it feel to be James, the brother of Jesus?
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DESCRIPTION
Tongue in cheek character song that hits on complicated truths about sibling relationships. Blues style. Actor must discover his story with vocal proficiency while playing airband instruments with abandon. Must find the humor, vulnerability, and truth.​
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CAST: 1 Male
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KEY: Cm or Am
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RANGE: Range will vary with ad lib and octave jump options. Track provided in 2 keys to accommodate changed and unchanged voices.
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RUNTIME: 3:16
Ode to Arithmetic
​THEME AND SOURCE
Depending on Christ
Hebrews 13:8
"Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever."
Psalm 130:5
"I am counting on the LORD;
yes, I am counting on him."
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DESCRIPTION
​Story novelty anthem about the predictability of math compared to the turmoil of life. Speaks to our need to have something we can count on. Is it math? Or Christ?
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CAST: 1 Male or Female
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KEY: C
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RANGE: G3 to C5 (D5 option)
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RUNTIME: 2:16 plus optional monologue set up