Overview
The two-hour review-format offers a mix of funny to poignant monologues and scenes with and without music, perfect for middle school to high school contest/performance as well as adult community theater actors. Music style varies from pop-rock, boogie woogie, folk and country, to jazz, gospel and Celtic, with multiple verses offering many feature solo line opportunities. Company numbers require two- to three-part harmonies in mid-tenor/alto ranges, often written as ""rounds"" or combinations of previously sung solo lines for ease of learning. STRAYS is performed with a recorded full orchestration CD, or with this PIANO-VOCAL SCORE which contains the lyrics and piano reduction for all 13 songs. A script with vocal parts is also available, as well as a CD/cast recording. A preview of STRAYS debuted at the Cat Writers Association 20th Anniversary Conference in Dallas, Texas on November 1, 2013. A staged reading of STRAYS was performed March 22, 2014, and a cast recording of the songs produced. The full production was mounted November 6-7-8, 2014 also at the Honey McGee Theater in Sherman, Texas, and a video sample from the opening night performance is available here: http: //youtu.be/nru88uGiV7w For licensing information contact amy @ shojai.com (no spaces) with STRAYS in the subject line. Songs include: Strays (Company) Grazing (Bass Solo, Trio backup) Itchy Dog (Solo) Dream Cat (Soprano Duet) Cuz I'm A Dawg (Solo-male or female) Normal (Solos, Company with Rap) Dog On The Run (Baritone Solo) Eight Lives in Heaven (Tenor Solo, Treble Duet Backup) The Muse (Solo & Company) Gotcha Day (Company) The Least of These/Perfect (Solos/Company) Rainbow Pets (Trio, Company) Strays-Bows (Company)
Full Product Details
Author: Amy Shojai ,
Frank Steele
Publisher: Shojai & Steele Plays
Imprint: Shojai & Steele Plays
Volume: 2
Dimensions:
Width: 21.60cm
, Height: 0.90cm
, Length: 28.00cm
Weight: 0.386kg
ISBN: 9781948366007
ISBN 10: 1948366002
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 05 June 2018
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Absolutely perfect vocal and piano score. The lyrics and music were superbly done and they blend well with the dialogue. There are twelve beautifully written songs that encompasses a variety of voices. The music is so fantastically I am still singing the songs weeks after the show closed. If you have been looking for a new, fresh alternative to a musical, here is your MUSICAL. I cannot recommend this any higher. It is the perfect show for Middle School, High School, College, and Community Theatre. Robert Powell, Theater Teacher
