Brand New Me
By: School Shows & Deborah Martin
Relive the age of classic rock and roll in Brand New Me, a fabulous show that looks at a number of timeless issues and addresses them in a fun and contemporary way.
12 songs evoking the sounds of the period are featured and performed by a number of different chorus groups like the local kids, people at the dance and staff at the milk bar. The size of the cast can vary from a small cast of 30 - 40 all the way up to 70 - 80 if needed. If your cast is on the large side then having large groups of children make up each of the different choruses to accommodate everyone is a great idea. In addition to these chorus groups there are 10 main characters who perform the majority of the spoken dialogue and are what link each performance piece together to make a cohesive and enjoyable show.
For sets, only two are required: the milk bar and the dance hall. A simple painted backdrop and a few easily portable items can establish both of these settings making for an easily staged show.
Running time: 75 minutes
What's Included?
The complete script including extensive production and director's notes
A version of the script for students
A songbook featuring simple sheet music and lyrics for each of the show's songs
Instrumental only and vocal guide music tracks for each song plus sound effects
All items are delivered as easy and convenient digital downloads
- The complete script including extensive production and director's notes
- Vocal guide music tracks for each song
- All items are delivered as easy and convenient digital downloads
Hard copies, video licences, production packages and poster packages can be purchased during checkout
Nick proudly drives her to the hall where she makes a stunning entrance and even catches Brad's eye! Paula and Cindy learn that it is the person you are and not what you wear that is important. Brand New Me is a fabulous show that addresses important issues such as peer pressure in a fun and contemporary way.
The show features 11 main characters who are supported by 2 larger groups. The first of these groups is the 'in crowd' who are the cool kids who hang out at the milk bar and go to the dance. The helpers are the second group and the ones who assist the main character, Lizzie, with her transformation. These two groups are involved in the performance numbers but some of their members also have small speaking parts.
The first of the main characters and lead of the show is Lizzie, a character who transforms from being sad and sorry to brimming with confidence by the end of the show. This role requires a strong actor who is also a strong singer as it involves a solo.
Cindy and Paula are characters who should go to strong, brash and uninhibited actors who don't mind playing nasty characters. Both of these roles also require good dancers as the characters are involved in a number of different dances. Trev and Tony are a couple of daggy characters who would be well suited for strong singers since they are required to lead a song together.
The character of Brad is shy and reserved but also funny due to his undying devotion to his car. He is supported by his two mates Arthur and Bill who are trying to convince Brad to spend more time on himself and less on his car.
Margie and Patty are waitresses who work at the milk bar and are good friends with Lizzie. Both of these roles require good singers and dancers. They are also friends with Peggy Potter who assists with the transformation of Lizzie. Lastly, there are the kind and generous owners of the milk bar, Gina and Nick. These two roles also require strong singers and dancers in order to lead the lovely song, 'When We Were Young'.
Here you're able to listen to a small sample of vocal backed music tracks featured in the show.