
This
musical uses the enormous variety and popularity of rock music to
propel its themes of friendship, stereotyping, and the universal desire
to see our dreams come to life. It’s a story about four kids, one of
whom is Harold, the school "nerd". Harold meets a wacky inventor who
has created a machine that he claims will make dreams come true. In the
process of trying to help the other three kids achieve their dreams,
Harold fulfills his dream- to have friends.
The
music includes everything from Latin ("Under the Blue and the Gold"),
rap ("It’s a Tough World Out There"), dance music ("Who’s Cool!"),
R&B ("Possibilities"), to soft rock ("If My Voice Had Wings",
"Friends"). In one of the most poignant moments of the show, one of the
kids sings of her dream that her divorcing parents will re-unite ("Why
Does Love Die?"). The talent show, which another of the girls dreams of
winning, is an opportunity for your burgeoning comedians, dancers, or
other more offbeat talents to shine.
There
are three sets: a school gym, a park, and a small split stage set: a
kitchen and a living room. Suggestive rather than representational sets
are an option. The cast is very flexible, using several choruses or an
ensemble that performs in various choruses.
