DAUGHTER. SOLDIER. AMERICAN. VICTIM. SISTER. CITIZEN.
SET IN 1974:
THIS ALL-ORIGINAL MUSICAL HISTORY PLAY illuminates the
TRUE CRIME MYSTERY of 19-year-old Patty Hearst's transformation from kidnapped heiress to revolutionary outlaw – and her impossible journey back.
SPEAKS TO THE URGENCY OF "NOW"
&
THE DISINTEGRATION OF OUR SHARED REALITY
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INVESTMENT-READY
SLATE DIVERSIFICATION
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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 RIVITING TRUE STORY
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.
MUSICAL STYLE
THE YOUNGER CHARACTERS
Early-70s-inspired indie/alt folk & rock
THE OLDER CHARCTERS
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
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 Theater 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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" WE ALL HAVE TWO PEOPLE INSIDE US
AND
ONE OF THEM IS A FUCKING LIAR "
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WE'RE LOOKING FOR THE PEOPLE
WHO ARE LOOKING FOR US
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SEEKING
CREATIVE PRODUCERS
DIRECTORS
CHOREOGRAPHERS
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
PERFECT FOR COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES *
SYNTHESIZING : INSTINCT VISION VOICE EMOTION + MEANING
IMAGINARY GIRL: The Occupation of Patty Hearst © Leonard Dolivio Cetrangolo / 5DMEDIALAB, LLC All graphic design / web design / photo-montage / photo-illustration: LDC / 5DMEDIALAB
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