WHERE IS THEATER GOING
WHAT IS THEATER CAPABLE OF
WHAT ARE THE NEW POSSIBILITIES
DAUGHTER. SOLDIER. AMERICAN. VICTIM. SISTER. CITIZEN.
IMAGINARY GIRL
The Occupation of Patty Hearst
(a musical history play)
SET IN 1974:
This all-original MUSICAL HISTORY PLAY tells the TRUE STORY of the political kidnapping 19-year-old Patty Hearst – her unbelievable transformation from innocent victim to revolutionary outlaw – and her impossible journey back.
As her ordeal unfolds, it’s dissected, distorted, and exploited by The News Media and holds the entire world captive – until free will itself is put on trial.
Patty is forced to confront the devastating truth:
She's the only one who can save herself.
IT SPEAKS TO THE URGENCY OF "NOW"
&
THE DISINTEGRATION OF OUR SHARED REALITY
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INVESTMENT-READY
SLATE DIVERSIFICATION
COMPARABLES
THE GRITTY INDIE-ROCK VIBE of Hedwig
THE PART-VERBATIM DOCU-THEATER of Come From Away
THE HEARTBREAKING FAMILY DRAMA of Next To Normal
THE TRIAL BY MEDIA SPECTACLE & OUTLAW CHIC of Chicago
With FLASHES OF DARK HUMOR & MAGICAL REALISM
All Artfully Enfolded into an EMOTIONALLY RIVETING TRUE STORY
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INHERENTLY FLEXIBLE CAST SIZE
CAST SIZE : 10 +
The show has been very successfully workshopped with as few as 8 performers.
The ensemble easily scales to 25 or 30 or more for college/university productions or larger regional stages.
MUSICIANS : 5 +
The five-piece rock band is expandable with modular orchestrations for college/university productions.
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A FRESH NEW SOUND
HYBRID MUSICAL STYLE
THE YOUNGER CHARACTERS
Early-70s-inspired indie/alt folk & rock
THE OLDER CHARACTERS
Lean into traditional MT motifs / generational contrast
THE CONTAINER SCORE
A 21st century electronic, ambient, experimental-rock
& verbatim audio collage – a dynamic, rhythmic,
shimmering sonic soundscape that ties everything together
QUICK LISTEN SONG SAMPLES
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5 LEAD ROLES
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FEATURED + ENSEMBLE ROLES
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MOVEMENT WITH MEANING
DEVISED PHYSICAL STORYTELLING
A BOLD NEW CHOREO AESTHETIC
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MULTI-YEAR DEVELOPMENT
LABS + WORKSHOPS
WITH NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED + AWARD-WINNING
DRAMATURGS
PROVEN TRACK RECORDS
BROADWAY CREDENTIALS
CROSS-DISCIPLINE EXPERTISE
– PRODUCTION READY –
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ROBUST LICENSING POTENTIAL
PERFECT FOR COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES
INTER-DISCIPLINARY CURRICULUM
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Its ensemble-driven structure EASILY SCALES TO 25 OR MORE
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The 5-piece rock band expands with modular orchestration
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An exceptionally strong & meaningful curricular fit:
GEN-Z IS HUNGRY for
IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES
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Theater + Musical Theater
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Journalism / Media Studies
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Political Science
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Psychology / Sociology
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Law History + Law Ethics
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Social Justice / Criminal Justice
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Women’s Studies
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American Political History
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Media Arts / Interactive Design
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IMMERSIVE
ON-SITE + ON YOUR PHONE
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WE'RE LOOKING FOR THE PEOPLE
WHO ARE LOOKING FOR US
SEEKING
CREATIVE PRODUCERS
ASSOC + ASSIT DIRECTORS
DANCE CAPTAINS
ADVENTUROUS PERFORMERS
FOR OUR NEXT STEPS
1. Assemble a trusted advisory team & creative brain trust
2. Work together to create an emotionally-compelling & meaningful experience
3. Record updated demos featuring new arrangements & trained vocalists
4. Launch a full proof-of-concept production
5. Share in its rewards
REACH OUT TO START A CONVERSATION
SYNTHESIZING : INSTINCT VISION VOICE EMOTION + MEANING
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