Creative License, A New Musical

by Kevin Cirone

(Full-length musical): Casey and Bethany haven’t spoken for a year. When Casey is inspired to create the next big thing, they find themselves nose to nose once again attempting to produce a new play by a demented drama professor. When the play is revealed to be not all it seems, the two have to work together to find a creative solution.

It’s a banter-laced, rocking testament to the power of art, family...

(Full-length musical): Casey and Bethany haven’t spoken for a year. When Casey is inspired to create the next big thing, they find themselves nose to nose once again attempting to produce a new play by a demented drama professor. When the play is revealed to be not all it seems, the two have to work together to find a creative solution.

It’s a banter-laced, rocking testament to the power of art, family, friendship, and single-malt scotch.

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Creative License, A New Musical

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  • Jake Alexander: Creative License, A New Musical by Kevin Cirone
    “

    A musical romp of lies, drinks, Shakespeare and love. With a score that bends genres and mixes styles, CREATIVE LICENSE is an endearing, thought-provoking, and poignant tale of how the show must, and always will, go on. Just as much fun to watch as it was to be a part of!

    A musical romp of lies, drinks, Shakespeare and love. With a score that bends genres and mixes styles, CREATIVE LICENSE is an endearing, thought-provoking, and poignant tale of how the show must, and always will, go on. Just as much fun to watch as it was to be a part of!

    ”
  • R. D. Murphy: Creative License, A New Musical by Kevin Cirone
    “

    Faced paced, crowd pleasing musical that star-crosses lovers and restages classics to great theatrical effect. Vivid endearing characters handle rapid fire dialogue and memorable songs enroute to a show stopping number that has to be seen (and heard) to be believed. As a member of the cast, I can say that this is a sturdy vehicle which plays effectively in the round or in a proscenium, as it did with great success in two venues at the New York International Fringe Festival.

    Faced paced, crowd pleasing musical that star-crosses lovers and restages classics to great theatrical effect. Vivid endearing characters handle rapid fire dialogue and memorable songs enroute to a show stopping number that has to be seen (and heard) to be believed. As a member of the cast, I can say that this is a sturdy vehicle which plays effectively in the round or in a proscenium, as it did with great success in two venues at the New York International Fringe Festival.

    ”

Character Information

Casey is written as a male but may be played as female with the playwright's permission. Dr. Hardy can be male or female (but may require some vocal transposition).
  • Casey
    Bartender trying in vain to become a musical theater writer despite his writer’s block and sometimes slackerdom. Charismatic, witty, but unsure of his own abilities.

    May be considered for female casting with the playwright's permission.
    25-35
    Any
    Any male identifying
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Bethany
    Casey’s childhood friend and former girlfriend whom he has not spoken to a year. Sarcastic, intelligent and with a good head on her shoulders.
    20s-30s
    Any
    any female identifying
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Dr. Hardy
    Bethany’s employer and the purveyor of a “magnum opus”, an original work that becomes the focus of Casey’s artistic scheme. A brilliant mind but prone to blank spells and bouts of slight dementia.
    55+
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Male
  • Jason
    Casey’s older brother and owner of Denison’s Irish Pub, where much of the action of the show occurs. A man’s man, burnt out on running a business but purveyor of sage advice to his brother. Also begins the show as narrator.
    30s-40s
    Any
    Any male identifying
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Lilian
    Casey’s more RECENT former girlfriend and ex-waitress at Denison’s pub. Confident, sexy, and smarter than she looks.
    20s-30s
    Female / Female Identifying
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Perp
    Awkward, slightly vacant busboy at Denison’s.
    20s
    Any
    Male / Male Identifying
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Candace
    The spunky, slightly crunchy type, Candace waitresses at Denison’s.
    20s
    Any
    Female / Female Identifying
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

  • Reading, NextDoor Theater, 2013

Production History

  • Professional, New York International Fringe Festival, 2015
  • Workshop, Davis Square Theatre, Somerville MA, 2014

Awards

  • New York International Fringe Festival
    FringeNYC
    Selection
    2015