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 Elizabeth: Down & Out in Rocky Heights

    "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.

Development History

Awards

  • National Music Theater Conference
    The Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
    Semi-Finalist
    2022