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Full-Length Play, Dramatic Comedy  /  3w, 2m

Book, Music and Lyrics by Jack Sharkey and Ken Easton

This unusual musical tells the story of Samson with reverence for biblical facts, yet with an eye to the wryly incongruous behavior of its hero – and his impact upon the young Israelites who look up to him, despite his casual approach to his vows.

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    3w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    60 minutes (1 hour)
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Docudrama/Historic, Faith-based
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

Details

Summary
This unusual musical tells the story of Samson with reverence for biblical facts, yet with an eye to the wryly incongruous behavior of its hero – and his impact upon the young Israelites who look up to him, despite his casual approach to his vows. Musical styling will surprise and delight you, ranging from waltz to beguine to ragtime, perfectly suited to the widely varying moods of the plot. The much reprised and hilarious “Sincerity Rag” will start your audience’s feet tapping.
Cast Attributes

Principal Players
SAMSON – Judge of Israel
MOM – His mother
DAD – His father
BRIDE – His intended wife
DALILAH – His betrayer

Supporting Players
PHILISTINES – Soldiers and Wedding Guests
BOYS – The young Israelites who admire Samson
CHORUS

Plus Chorus

  • Time Period Not Applicable
  • Setting The Ancient Middle East.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features No intermission
  • Duration 60 minutes (1 hour)
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style Classic Broadway
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Piano Only
  • Chorus Size Small

Licensing & Materials

  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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6 Piano-Vocal

This title is orchestrated for Piano Only.

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Authors

Author

Ken Easton

Jack Sharkey

Jack Sharkey (1931-1992) was born on May 6, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois. He began writing when he was 10 years old. He graduated from college with a BA in Creative Writing and taught school from 1953 to 1955. In mid-1955, Mr. Sharkey enlisted in the Army, serving at Sandia Base ...

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