Down & Out in Rocky Heights

Words & Music by Eric Matthew Richardson

Annie McPherson reluctantly returns to her hometown of Rocky Heights in order to take care of her ailing father, but soon finds herself embroiled in a political showdown that could destroy the town for good.

A modern bastardization of Antigone set in a fictional Northeast Ohio factory town, Down and Out in Rocky Heights is the story of an empire in decline, and the radical actions taken in response.

Annie McPherson reluctantly returns to her hometown of Rocky Heights in order to take care of her ailing father, but soon finds herself embroiled in a political showdown that could destroy the town for good.

A modern bastardization of Antigone set in a fictional Northeast Ohio factory town, Down and Out in Rocky Heights is the story of an empire in decline, and the radical actions taken in response.

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  • Jordan Bird: Down & Out in Rocky Heights Words & Music by Eric Matthew Richardson
    “

    "To most, a chemical reaction is chaos [...] When in fact, it's merely a return to order."

    This musical had me from the very beginning --- it's so theatrical and exciting. I was on the edge of my seat by page 4. The town is a character in itself, aging and sinister in a really satisfying way. The story is an important and memorable one.

    I highly recommend exploring this impressive, imaginative, and anarchic work.

    "To most, a chemical reaction is chaos [...] When in fact, it's merely a return to order."

    This musical had me from the very beginning --- it's so theatrical and exciting. I was on the edge of my seat by page 4. The town is a character in itself, aging and sinister in a really satisfying way. The story is an important and memorable one.

    I highly recommend exploring this impressive, imaginative, and anarchic work.

    ”
Annie McPherson: Mezzo, Early 20s, Female. Daughter of Ed.

Ed McPherson: Baritone, 40s/50s, Male. Father of Annie.

Megan Taylor: Mezzo, Early 20s, Female. Daughter of Frank.

Frank Taylor: Non-singing, 40s/50s, Male. Father of Megan.

Karen O’Neill: Mezzo/Alto, Late 30s/40s, Female.

Hank Perez: Tenor, Early 20s, Male.

Reese Kowalski: Tenor/Baritone, Early 20s, Male.

Chorus: Mix of vocal styles, ages, and genders. Includes various characters throughout the town. NURSE, WAITER, MECHANIC, BARTENDER, JANITOR, & COOK. While these are their titles, they also play the roles of various auto workers, reporters, and FBI agents throughout the show.

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