A CONCORD THEATRICALS TITLE

The Meaning of Life and Other Vanities

Musical Revue / Cabaret, Drama  /  4w, 4m

Tim Albritton, Paul McCusker

A Broadway-style musical revue for a mixed cast of almost any size that intertwines music and sketches to examine the futility of life without God. Based on the Book of Ecclesiastes, it presents a variety of contemporary people and situations as they look for the meaning of life in unsuccessful ways.

The Meaning of Life and Other Vanities

  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 4m
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Faith-based
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult

Details

Summary
A Broadway-style musical revue for a mixed cast of almost any size (minimum of eight: 4m and 4f) that intertwines music and sketches to examine the futility of life without God. Based on the Book of Ecclesiastes, it presents a variety of contemporary people and situations as they look for the meaning of life through the pursuit of fun, power, wealth, religion, and the many values we think will bring satisfaction and don't. It's satirical yet sensitive to the inner needs we all have and the ultimate need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Situations include: Radio station FUN-104; Pepskin the world's first combination soft drink, mouthwash and acne medicine; a mock-opera about middle class living, and much more. Vocal score published in text.

History
The Meaning of Life and Other Vanities premiered in September, 1985 as part of the Annual Arts Festival at Grace Baptist Church in Bowie, Maryland.
Performing Groups
DINO
JOHN
DAUGHTER
MOTHER
SON
FATHER
ANNOUNCER
VICTOR
FIRST MAN
SECOND MAN
FIRST WOMAN
SECOND WOMAN
PREACHER
PROFESSOR
REV'REND
REFLEX
FEMALE CALLER
SECOND FEMALE CALLER
BOY
GIRL
MALE CALLER

Minimum of eight: 4m and 4f.

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Features Contemporary Costumes / Street Clothes
  • Cautions
    • No Special Cautions

Music

  • Musical Style Classic Broadway
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Small/Combo
  • Chorus Size No Chorus

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!
9 Piano-Conductor Scores
This title is orchestrated for Piano Only

Add-Ons

Take a look below at how you can enhance your show!

Authors

Author

Tim Albritton

Author

Paul McCusker

Community

Now Playing

Community Experiences