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Masquerade

Full-Length Musical, Dramatic Comedy  /  11any gender (youth)

Book by Don & Lynn Stallings
Music & Lyrics Eric Grant Bennett

This award-winning teen show is a dynamic, contemporary musical addressing the important subject of bullying. Advocating non-violent conflict resolution with humor and vitality, Masquerade is a powerful catalyst for in-depth discussions in schools.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    11any gender (youth)
  • Duration
    Duration
    75 Minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Details

Summary

This award-winning teen show is a dynamic, contemporary musical addressing important subject of bullying. Advocating non-violent conflict resolution with humor and vitality, Masquerade is a powerful catalyst for in-depth discussions in schools. Following two siblings who move to a new school in the middle of the year, the musical explores their desperate efforts to fit in. Everyone can relate!

After starting at a new school, siblings Jamie and Corri have hilarious and sometimes powerful encounters with the typical school cliques: the popular "Diva Girls," the "Intellectually Supreme," and the "School Bully." During the course of the day, tough guy Erik challenges Jamie to an afterschool fight. Jamie tries to avoid the fight, and Erik even has second thoughts and wants to pull out, but doesn't know how to do that without looking like a wimp. Despite their reservations, Erik and Jamie meet for the fight. The show is written with a surprise double-ending that explores the tragedy of school violence and offers positive alternatives to conflict. Masquerade is a highly entertaining show with a valuable, important message.

History
Masquerade made its world premiere at Atlanta Workshop Players in 2007. On Oct 1, 2016, a revised version of the show premiered, in a production directed by Lynn Stallings.
Cast Attributes
Performing Groups

Note: Several characters could be either gender with minor script changes. Most of the following characters also play cameo roles. Cast may be expanded by adding a chorus and additional cast members to play these cameo roles.

JAMIE – Popular, High School Senior. He's athletic, smart and the ultimate nice guy. Jamie and his sister Corri are unhappy about moving to a new school in the middle of the year. (Strong singer)

CORRI – (Could be male or female) Jamie's younger sister/brother, is spunky, full of energy, has a great sense of humor and is bound and determined to protect his/her brother from the school bully even though he/she is much smaller. (Strong singer)

JILLIAN – Jamie's new love interest. She is sweet, coy, and sincere with a sense of humor. (Singer)

TY – Is the one person who has friends in all the different cliques. Ty is compassionate, caring and has a silly sense of humor yet still is mature beyond her years. Ty acts as the narrator and moves in and out of the scenes at will – often breaking the “fourth wall.” (Singer)

KC – (Could be male or female) Is the quirky, fun-loving, school news reporter. He/she knows everything about everyone. He/she is the class clown...is brilliant and is also the constant victim of bullying. KC covers his/her embarrassment and pain with humor and finally cracks at the end.

ERIK – Is the school bully. He has a horrific home life that includes domestic violence. The only way he feels important and in control is by pushing others around. He wants to turn his life around, but doesn't know how. (Rapper who sings)

TIFFANY – The School Diva! She is “Miss Popular,” but not very nice. She's into everything superficial, loves designer clothes and being the center of attention. She's sassy, snobby and is a verbal bully who loves to put people down in an attempt to pump herself up. (Strong singer)

AMANDA – A Tiffany wanna-be. She's also sassy and stuck-up and always trying to get Tiffany's approval. She hides the fact that she has a brain. (Singer)

AMY – Also a Tiffany wanna-be on the surface. She's actually very smart but plays the ditsy girl because she thinks it will make her more popular. She has second thoughts about treating people badly. (Singer)

BRENT – (Could be male or female) The school's most serious and joyfully enthusiastic theatre kid. Brent loves to perform and is always prepared. He/she is a nice kid, always willing to help others with their auditions. Brent is a good friend and a good listener.

KATIE – Several years younger than the new kid, Jamie, yet has a huge, puppy-love crush on him. She is so ‘in luv’ that she tries too hard to get his attention and usually ends up making embarrassing blunders. She and Brent are good friends.

CAMEO SPEAKING ROLES: Coach & (Intellectuals) Melvin, Agnes, Midge, Mattie & Errol

CHORUS

Plus Chorus

  • Time Period Present Day, New Millennium/21st Century
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Duration 75 Minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Media

Videos

  • Masquerade - Atlanta Workshop Players Trailer youtube thumbnail

    Masquerade - Atlanta Workshop Players Trailer

Music

Song Samples

Three Ring Circus
Queen of the Mall
My Time to Shine
Bizarre
Cold Hard Faces
Masquerade
Before the Night Falls
Love Will Light Our Way
“Overture” – Instrumental
“Rock This House” – Jamie, Erik & Company
“Three Ring Circus” – Company
“Queen Of The Mall” – Tiffany, Amanda & Amy
“Brilliance” – The Intellectuals
“My Time To Shine” – Corri & Company
“Lunch Jam” – Instrumental
“Bizarre” – Company
“Cold Hard Facts” – Erik & Company
“Masquerade” – Erik, Tiffany, KC & Company
“Before The Night Falls” – Jamie, Ty, Jillian, Corri & Company
“Love Will Light Our Way” – Ty & Company
  • Musical Style Pop/Rock
  • Vocal DemandsEasy
  • Orchestra Size Piano Only

Licensing & Materials

  • Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application.

Music Rentals

Concord offers a full suite of resources to help you put on the show of a lifetime!

15 Piano/Vocal Scores
1 Performance Tracks CD (Instrumental Only)
1 Performance Tracks CD (Instrumental and Vocals)

Add-Ons

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Authors

Author

Don Stallings

Author

Lynn Stallings

Author

Erik Grant Bennett

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