Production CDs/tapes Customized Transposition
Production Advice DVD of Amateur Show
Royalties Program/Playbill Notice
Flexible casting means that every musical in this catalogue can by used by groups with a wide variety of total number of actors. For smaller groups, actors can play more than one role if needed, or two roles can be combined into one, if practical. For very large groups, the choruses can be expanded to include all of those who wish to participate. All of the musicals have flexible casting suggestions included in the perusal script. The minimum cast for most of the shows is approximately 20 actors. There is no maximum, since chorus size is not specified. Many roles can be played by either male or female actors, and directors should feel free to adjust the gender of the roles as needed by your group.
The musicals in this catalogue could be performed by actors of any age. The choruses and some speaking roles may utilize even very young actors. Audience appeal is designed for all age groups from pre-school to adult. The kids may enjoy the dancing, the physical comedy, and the lighthearted moments. Adults will like the moving and meaningful song lyrics and the more dramatic moments.
PRODUCTION/REHEARSAL CD or Cassette
A fully orchestrated instrumental CD and/or cassette tape (your choice) is available for every musical in the catalogue. You may use this CD or tape instead of a live orchestra in your performance and also for your rehearsals. Also on the CD or tape is a vocal rendition of each song that your singers may use to help them learn the songs. You may also order a vocal score which includes the sheet music for the melodies along with a "lead sheet" for instruments. Some musicals also include piano arrangements with the vocal score.
CUSTOMIZED TRANSPOSITION
One recurring problem with musicals is that the music (whether in sheet music form or in a production CD or tape) may be in a key that is too high or too low for your singers. The musicals in this catalogue are written in keys singable by most females regardless of age, boys whose voices have not changed, and adult males (one octave lower). But for some soloists, the key of their song may need to be raised or lowered. Included on the instrumental production CD are extra tracks of certain solo songs in alternate keys. If these alternate keys are still not right for your soloist, for a small fee per song, we will transpose a song to any key you require for your production and send you an instrumental CD in that new key.
Each script contains production advice, set options, prop list, and costuming suggestions. You may also call our customer service number, and an experienced theatre production representative will return your call and assist you with any questions or problems you may have.
Our DVDs are of amateur productions. The quality of the DVD is not that of a professionally made movie or television production. The tape will include audience sounds and the flaws inherent in a live production. These DVDs can help a director decide if the show could be adapted to his/her talent pool. It may also generate ideas for scenery, costumes, choreography, staging, etc. If you would like to videotape your own production, you should first send in a request and obtain a copy of Spotlight Musical's videotaping policies.
A royalty payment must accompany all production orders for a musical in this catalogue. Royalty quotes herein are for amateur performances only. Amateur groups include educational institutions, community theatre, churches, and other non-profit organizations. For professional performance, please inquire. Any unlicensed performance of the musicals in this catalogue is an infringement on the author's copyright and it is theft, punishable according to U.S. and international copyright laws. Artists have the right to earn a living from their creations. Copyrighted material may not be performed by anyone, amateur or professional, without permission of the licensing publisher and payment of royalties.
The program or playbill for your performance must include the full title, the name of the author, and the statement "Produced by arrangement with Spotlight Musicals, 97 Massapoag Ave., N.Easton, MA 02356, Spotlightmusicals.com" All advertisements for the production must also contain the full title and name of the author.
The musicals in this catalogue, both script and music, were written by Mary Gray. Ms. Gray is the winner of numerous awards both for her original musicals and also for her directing. She has been the creative force behind Easton Children's Theatre, which has been performing Ms. Gray's works for the past fifteen years. Prior to her involvement with theatre writing and directing, she was a professional singer/songwriter, performing in colleges and concert halls throughout the Northeast. Ms Gray is also the author of many published short stories and poems.
