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The Nastiest Drink in the World

Short Musical  /  2w, 2m, 1any gender (adult)

Mark Loewenstern, John Gregor

Book and Lyrics by Mark Loewenstern
Music by John Gregor

Winner! Anna Zorino Award for Children's Playwriting

"This hourlong interactive musical gives children special satisfaction...It's also funny for adults...Children are thrilled to suggest the ingredients." - The New York Times

The Nastiest Drink in the World

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 2m, 1any gender (adult)
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Theatre for Young Audiences
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Children (Age 6 - 10)
Accolades
Accolades
  • Winner! Anna Zorino Award for Children's Playwriting

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Summary

In the kingdom of Baloneya, the law says that King Fredipus is always right - even when he's wrong! When his mistakes start to cause real harm, only a shy peasant girl named Samantha finds the courage to speak up and the ingenuity to set things right. How she does so gives the show its title, as she calls upon the audience to assist her in the hilarious creation of The Nastiest Drink in the World.

This award-winning musical by Mark Loewenstern (Carnality) and John Gregor Pinkalicious The Musical received enthusiastic reviews from The New York Times, NY1 and The Off-Off Broadway Review. Commissioned by the renowned Vital Children's Theatre, its premiere was the best-attended production that theater had ever had, and significantly broadened audiences going forward. A fun, easy-to-produce fable about humility and courage, The Nastiest Drink in the World is a sweet treat for children and adults alike.

SAMANTHA - a shy young woman.
KING FREDIPUS - a young and spoiled king.
PRIMO - the king's anxious first advisor.
SEGUNDA - the king's overprotective second advisor.
TERTIO - the king's simple-minded third advisor.

  • Time Period Medieval (6th-14th c.)
  • Setting

    The throne room of King Fredipus.  

  • Additional Features Audience Participation/Interactive, No intermission, Physical Comedy, Play w/ Music
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Media

"This hourlong interactive musical gives children special satisfaction...It's also funny for adults...Children are thrilled to suggest the ingredients." - The New York Times

"This snazzy musical burst out of the intimate space with raucous, contagious good cheer." - The Off-Off Broadway Review

Music

Song Samples

Sneeze Attack
Speak Up, Samantha
The King is Always Right
The Nastiest Drink in the World
  • Vocal DemandsEasy
  • Orchestra Size Piano Only
  • Chorus Size No Chorus

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Authors

Mark Loewenstern

Mark Loewenstern’s scripts include the true crime play Dorothea Puente Tells All! (sold-out runs at California Stage Theater Company and Sacramento Theatre Company), A Doctor’s Visit (Samuel French Off-Off Broadway Festival Winner), The Nastiest Drink in the World (Anna Zorni ...
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John Gregor

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