Music & Lyrics by Jeff Bowen
Book by Hunter Bell​
Jeff and Hunter, two struggling writers, hear about a new musical theatre festival. However, the deadline for submissions is a mere three weeks away. With nothing to lose, the pair decides to try to create something new with the help of their friends Susan, Heidi, and Mary on the eighty-eights. With the cast in place, Jeff and Hunter begin a conversation about what to write about. Eventually, Jeff suggests they write about what to write about. They make a pact to write up until the festival's deadline and dream about the show changing their lives. [title of show] – taken from the space on the festival's application form which asks for the [title of show] – follows Hunter, Jeff, and their friends on their journey through the gauntlet of creative self-expression. In the span of 90 minutes, they write and perform their show at the festival and learn lessons about themselves as people, friends, and artists.
[title of show] is, above all, a love letter to the musical theatre – a uniquely American art form – and to the joy of collaboration.
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[title of show] is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals.
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270 Black Box Theatre
270 S Main Street Yuma, AZ 85364
September 21-October 1, 2023
Thursdays-Saturdays 7 PM
Sundays 2 PM
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MONKEYS CAST
Jeff..........Jacob Natseway
Hunter............Justin Davis
Heidi............Katie Drewe k
Susan...........Daniela Ayala
Mary.............Stacy Hargitt
PLAYBILLS CAST
Jeff.........DeSean Harrison
Hunter.............Anthony Vo
Heidi.........Brooke Jackson
Susan.........Angelina Mejia
Mary.............Stacy Hargitt
Rick & Marsha Parks
Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
Hansberger Refrigeration & Electric Company
Paula Tindall
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