ONLY CHILDREN

AUTHORS

Composer: Rachel J. Peters

Book and Lyrics: Michael R. Jackson

SYNOPSIS

An adaptation of Spring’s Awakening by Frank Wedekind set in 2003, at and around the Mall of America at the height of raunch culture. Three middle school students, Wendy, Dante, and Marcus, are tangled in the explosive intersection of sexuality and self-commodification. This musical is not appropriate for children.

INSTRUMENTATION

Reeds/piano/drums/cello/electric bass

DURATION

2.5 hours

CAST

MARCUS STEIFEL (12) Tenor. This role must be played by a Black performer.

DANTE MATHIS (13) Baritenor.

WENDY BERGMAN (12) Mezzo-Soprano.

BREE SUMMERS (12) Alto with a strong belt.

JUDITH SIMS (12) Soprano. This role must be played by a Black performer.

ALASTAIR RICHARDS (16) Tenor.

NANCY MATHIS (40ish) Soprano.

GREG MATHIS (40ish) Baritone.

FRANK STEIFEL (40ish) Bass-Baritone. This role must be played by a Black performer.

DONNA BERGMAN (Late 30s) Mezzo-Soprano.

CARISSA (16) Non-speaking/non-singing.

MANNEQUIN ARMY Ensemble, playing multiple roles

PERFORMANCE HISTORY

  • World Premiere Production, NYU Tisch School of the Arts Undergraduate Drama, 2008.

This musical is not currently available for production. I can provide access to materials for study purposes upon request.

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IMAGES

World Premiere Production by NYU Tisch School of the Arts | Directed by Emma Griffin | Photos by Bob Moyers

Scene from the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Scene from the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Nik Walker in the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Scene from the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Scene from the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Scene from the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Nik Walker and Brandon Uranowitz in the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Scene from the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Scene from the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Scene from the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Scene from the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Brandon Uranowitz in the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Molly Hager and Brandon Uranowitz in the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Scene from the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Scene from the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Scene from the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Scene from the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Scene from the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
John Early and Nik Walker in the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
Scene from the world premiere of Only Children, a musical by bookwriter/lyricist Michael R. Jackson and composer Rachel J. Peters
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