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Is "The Patriot Acts" too controversial?
Started May 9, 2008
New Musical - THE PATRIOT ACTS
Started Nov 26, 2007
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- I've just completed my first, full-length rock musical called"The Patriot Acts". The Patriot Acts is a fictitious story about a group of unscrupulous businessmen turned politicians who unite and use their political power for personal gain. They execute a plan to turn a blind eye and "allow" a terrorist attack on their nation. They then use the attack as a reason to declare war on an uninvolved country where they can secure lucrative contracts for their companies and make billions of dollars from its resources (oil).
A group of political activists are suspicious of the politicians. The activists are confronted by a young soldier who recently joined the military as a way of getting a college education. The young soldier soon finds himself shipped off to fight in the illegitimate war. During his tour, the real motives of the war become evident. The soldier and his worried mother realize the protesters were right about the politicians' deceit. The mother learns about the conspiring politicians from the leader of the activists and her support for the war effort begins to change. Before her son comes home safely, he and his buddies are surprised by an ambush. The son dies saving the lives of several members of his troop. The politicians decide to use the son's heroic act as more propaganda to promote and support their war. The mother is requested by the Politicians to attend a ceremony where her dead son is honored with a medal for his courage. She uses the event to commit the ultimate act of patriotism.
A note about the Music: All the character parts and harmonies were sung entirely by me into my laptop mic as I composed the music. Vocals will eventually be re-recorded in the studio with actors when I have the resources. You should still be able to follow the story - just use the song list and info below and you'll get it!
- Website:
- http://www.thepatriotacts.com
- My Favorite Shows:
- The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Les Mis.
- The Show I Want To See Next:
- The Patriot Acts
- My Favorite Writer/Composer:
- Danny Elfman, Andrew Lloyd Webber
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Explanation of each song in "The Patriot Acts"
Act I
1. Project For a New American Century - PNAC
Businessmen/Politicians confer on how they need a new agenda.
2. We'll Start a War
One of the politicians has an idea on how to seize power. The other politicians buy into the plan.
3. Uniform
Introducing the mother and son. Son just joined the military to get an education. The mother is proud of his patriotism.
4. We Need a Little Help
Meeting with an Arab, conspiring and enlisting… Continue
1. Project For a New American Century - PNAC
Businessmen/Politicians confer on how they need a new agenda.
2. We'll Start a War
One of the politicians has an idea on how to seize power. The other politicians buy into the plan.
3. Uniform
Introducing the mother and son. Son just joined the military to get an education. The mother is proud of his patriotism.
4. We Need a Little Help
Meeting with an Arab, conspiring and enlisting… Continue
Posted on May 9, 2008 at 3:46pm
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I just saw your message about your show, I'll try to listen to your show asap, I'm producing two shows right now that go up this week.
It's all explained at www.midtownFestival.org. It's kind of short notice to be putting together a production from out of town, though we have access to local line producers. Also, we ask producers from outside the tristate area to elect Plan B, in which they underwrite their share of Festival costs (but get 90% of the door).
Thanks,
John
Believe it or not, we STILL have a couple of slots in this year's MITF. You'd have to change your title, though -- last year we had a show with the exact same title, and people might think this was a retread.
thanks,
John
Thanks for the kudos on the blog. Come back often, or if you want to share a story, let me know. If it goes well, you could even be a more regular contributor. I am always all for expanding the community!!
Thanks for getting the script to me so fast. I will be incredibly busy this week, but will make sure I schedule a few hours for you.
If you could send me the script, that would be helpful. And don't worry about having sung the parts yourself. I've been there, and its getting the feel across. I can use my imagination on the rest. Kudos for taking this step!
I will listen to the music this week, and give you my feedback.
Size of band?
Tech requirements?
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