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Musical Music and Lyrics by Barry KeatingBook by Barry Keating and Stuart Ross 5m, 6f, with doubling Starmites Pro is a crowd-pleasing family musical that can be produced with a cast of 11, and a musical ensemble of 5. It is a Sci-fi Fantasy show with a big heart and big laughs. It is designed to be performed with imagination and wit—rather than with huge sets and special effects. Starmites has been recently been carefully and lovingly “upgraded” by authors Barry Keating and Stuart Ross (Forever Plaid.)An accompaniment CD of the entire score of Starmites (minus vocals) including all reprises, background music, sound effects, curtain call music, etc. is available for use. It is gorgeously scored with live and electronic instruments.The Story: Shy teenager Eleanor has built a fantasy world around the sci-fi comic books she collects. To the distress of her mother, she has learned to avoid the pains of growing up by escaping into fantasy, imagining herself to be an unrecognized superhero. When she is mysteriously thrust into the Website World of her favorite comic book, Eleanor is drawn into the conflict between Shak Graa, Arch-Creep of Chaos, and the Starmites, guardian angels of Innerspace. She turns out to be the legendary Milady, teen superhero who must lead the Mites on their Quest to save the Galaxy. Standing in her way are a colorful assortment of Bowie-esque villains including the delightfully flamboyant Diva, Queen of Innerspace and her Banshee warriors - Destiny's Childish sirens with a ravenous hunger for Boy Bands. With the help of hip-hop heartthrob Space Punk, Eleanor learns to own up to the inner power she has always denied, defeating her foes and conquering the evil force of the "Cruelty." Eleanor's quest is told through a bold blend of contemporary musical styles: Hip-Hop, Boy Band, Girl Group, Gospel, traditional Broadway, and Rap. “You do not need to be a science-fiction buff to enjoy Starmites. The only
prerequisite is that you be, or once were, young. Starmites is about how people discover self-confidence and build self esteem. It is also about individuals discovering the centers of their beings, so they can grasp what is important and what is superficial. In short, Starmites is a living cartoon about growing up that should appeal to children of all ages.” - Leah D. Frank, The New York Times“[An] unassuming futuristic rock musical, with sweet lessons about the awkwardness of growing up”- New York Newsday“First there was Star Trek. Then there was Star Wars. Now…there is Starmites, which is certainly the mite-iest of the three intergalactic epics, a vest pocket musical nebulae of cheerful nuttiness. Starmites might appeal to a constellation of space-trippers, adults as well as children…To its credit, Starmites never takes itself too seriously and is always tongue in cheek. It remains a light-hearted space flight.” - Mel Gussow, The New York Times
Terms quoted on application. Music available on rental. Standard rental package includes: * Piano/Conductor’s Score Synthesizer Guitar Bass Drums 15 Vocal Chorus BooksInstrumental/Accompaniment CDSound Effects CD *For rehearsal and piano-only productions Character Descriptions:
ELEANOR FAIRCHILD — A teen-age girl who eventually becomes MILADY - Superhero of Innerspace.
ELEANOR'S MOTHER — An unassuming woman who loves her daughter and anxiously awaits the day when she will grow out of her comic book craze.
SPACEPUNK — The hero, captain of the Starmites, and heart throb of the Universe.
THE STARMITES — A teen-aged band of Space youths dedicated to fighting the deadly
forces of the Universe. They include:
S’UP S’UP SENSABOI — The organized and methodical member of the group - he plays by the rules.
DIGGETY RAZZLEDAZZLE — The bumbling show-off of the group. Openly expresses his feelings.
ACK ACK HACKERAX — The group's tough guy. He is second in command.
SHAK GRAA — High Priest of Chaos, determined to destroy both Earth and Innerspace.
TRINKULUS — A reptilian minstrel, once slave to Shak Graa now serving as a guide to the Starmites. (Doubles as SHAK GRAA.)
DIVA — Imposing and powerful Queen of Innerspace. (Doubles as MOTHER.)
BIZARBARA — Awkward and shy daughter of Diva, possessed with a heart of gold and a yearning to be "normal and average." (Doubles as ELEANOR.)
THE BANSHEES — Amazonian bombshells, and henchwomen to Diva. They include:
SHOTZI – Diva’s airhead sergeant at arms.
BALBRAKA — who delights in dominating the STARMITES.
CANIBELLE — who delights in devouring the STARMITES.
HOLLABACK — who delights in teasing the STARMITES. Other Starmites versions and material:Starmites Pro (Logo Pack) Starmites Lite Starmites HS Cast Recording CD Posters
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