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It's So Nice To Be Civilized

Full-Length Musical  /  6w, 4m

Book, Music and Lyrics by Micki Grant

"Glows with a special wattage.... The music is resolutely upbeat." - N.Y. Times.

"Pleasant melodies, strong beats, lots of rhythm ... energetic dance numbers." - N.Y. Post.

It's So Nice To Be Civilized

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    6w, 4m

Details

Summary
This poignant and optimistic show introduces the black residents of Sweetbitter Street: a sharpster, a nightclub owner, a couple awaiting their first child, the street smart gang, a bag lady, and a matriarchal grandma. Enter the social worker whose job it is to initiate an art project in the ghetto.

Plus dancers and singers

  • Cautions
    • Mild Adult Themes

Media

"Glows with a special wattage.... The music is resolutely upbeat." - N.Y. Times.

"Pleasant melodies, strong beats, lots of rhythm ... energetic dance numbers." - N.Y. Post.

Music

Piano
Reed 1 (Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone)
Reed 2 (Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone)
Reed 3 (Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Baritone Saxophone)
Trumpet 1
Trumpet 2
Trumpet 3
Horn
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Percussion (Timpani, Bells, Vibraphone, Conga, etc.)
Guitar
Electric Bass
  • Orchestra Size Large

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11 Piano-Conductor’s Score
1 Reed 1
1 Reed 2
1 Reed 3
1 Trumpet 1
1 Trumpet 2
1 Trumpet 3
1 Horn
1 Trombone 1
1 Trombone 2
1 Percussion (Timpani, Bells, Vibraphone, Conga, etc.)
1 Guitar
1 Electric Bass

11 Piano-Conductor’s Score

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Authors

Micki Grant

Micki Grant (1929-2021) was a multi-award-winning lyricist, composer, writer, director, actress and singer, revered as a trailblazer for African Americans in theater, television and music for over six decades. Among her many projects, she composed the book, music and lyrics f ...

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