A CONCORD THEATRICALS TITLE
The Red Sneaks
Full-Length Musical, Drama / 4w, 4m
Book, Lyrics and Music by Elizabeth Swados
This freewheeling contemporary musical for teens is a loose adaptation of the The Red Shoes, transposed to a urban setting.
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Cast Size
4w, 4m -
Subgenre
Adaptation (Literature) -
Target Audience
Adult, Teen (Age 14-18)
Details
Summary
History
Cast Attributes
- Time Period Present Day
- Setting A burned-out tenement building.
- Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
- Cautions
- No Special Cautions
Media
“A most effective contemporary morality play... The music has real gusto.” – New York Post
“The most refreshing thing about The Red Sneaks ... is the chance to hear youths rather than adults talk about the nightmarish pressures of urban life.” – The New York Times
“Remarkably clear, unsentimental and disturbing... A gritty little musical that combines pop and rock with more traditional musical comedy.” – Associated Press
“A most effective contemporary morality play.... The music has real gusto.” – New York Post
Music
- Musical Style Pop/Rock
- Orchestra Size Piano Only
Licensing & Materials
- Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.