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The Rockabilly Nowhere Man

Short Play, Drama  /  2w, 4m

Ruth Angell Purkey

Yancy Moran, a hot new rock-n-roll superstar, arrogantly pretends that he can cope with sudden success until confronted with a surprise visit from Emmy-Lou, his hometown girlfriend.

The Rockabilly Nowhere Man

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 4m
  • Duration
    Duration
    40 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

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Summary
Yancy Moran, a hot new rock-n-roll superstar, arrogantly pretends that he can cope with sudden success until confronted with a surprise visit from Emmy-Lou, his hometown girlfriend. Through her compassionate insight and unselfish love, Yancy is finally able to confess his panic stricken insecurity and admit that stardom has not brought the happiness he dreamed it would.
History
The Rockabilly Nowhere Man was successfully produced in June 1957.
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Performing Groups

YANCY MORAN - A Rock 'n' Roll star.
DON FISHER - A reporter.
CHUCK BAILEY - Yancy's manager.
BOBBY DAY - A bobby-sox Moran fan.
EMMY-LOU ALLEN - Yancy's girl friend.
SEVERAL GIRLS - Teenagers who can scream.
A POLICEMAN - Any age.
A YOUNG COUPLE - No lines, Rock 'n; Roll dancers.

  • Time Period 1950s
  • Setting A city auditorium called The Arena. Before the curtain and backstage in Yancy's dressing room.
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Duration 40 minutes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style N/A (Not a musical)
  • Vocal DemandsN/A (Not a musical)
  • Chorus Size N/A (Not a musical)

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  • Minimum Fee: $65 per performance

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Ruth Angell Purkey

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