If You Can Keep It

BOOK, MUSIC & LYRICS BY DARRYL BOJANOWSKI; ORCHESTRATIONS BY BILL CORCORAN CASTING FOR 'JUST A PLAY': 2 Men, 1 Woman and SATBB Chorus any size (singer/actors needed) SETTING: Early 1990's New York City. Single set with three distinct staging areas. SYNOPSIS: When theatre critic Wilson Jones trashes Lance Smith’s new musical, the furious playwright discovers that the theatre critic has secretly written a play himself—and decides to produce it so he can review the critic for a change. What begins as vengeance spirals into a backstage whirlwind of rewrites, clashing artistic visions, jealousies, abandoned directors, vulnerable self-reflection, and the emotional unraveling of everyone involved. Caught in the middle is Grace Goodwin, a Broadway leading lady torn between loyalty, love, and her own search for authenticity. As opening night approaches, friendships fracture, careers teeter, and the characters must decide what truly matters in the theatre: “Perfection” or “The People Out There.” “Just A Play” is a witty, affectionate look at the beautiful madness of making theatre. ORCHESTRATION CHOICES: 1) 13 piece orchestra OR 2) Two Piano/Keyboards and Percussion OR 3) Digital Orchestra Performance .mp3 Tracks ALL 3 are included. PERFORMANCE TIME: approx. 90 minutes plus intermission HOW TO LICENSE THIS MUSICAL FOR PERFORMANCE: Your purchase of the minimum required Libretto/Vocal Books (or more if you need them) allows you to PRODUCE this show by following these instructions: 1) Email a copy of your JW Pepper purchase receipt to [email protected] 2) A contract with TND Musicals will be emailed to you to sign for your performance dates. All Production Materials - which currently cost $370 - are purchased from TND Musicals by check or using Stripe online - and are delivered digitally 8 weeks before your first performance date. You don't have to erase markings and mail the orchestra books back! 3) If you are an accredited School Theatre, there are NO LICENSING FEES. All other theatres will pay a negotiated licensing fee based on your number of performances, ticket prices and seating capacity. More information at www.LicenSINGMusicals.com