{"product_id":"strays-the-musical-a-drama-dy-in-two-acts-paperback","title":"Strays, the Musical: A Drama-Dy in Two Acts - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmy Shojai\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eFrank Steele\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTRAYS, THE MUSICAL!\u003c\/strong\u003e explores furry foibles from the PETS' point of view. The actors give voice to a variety of cat and dog characters in this hilarious-and often moving-musical review \"drama-dy\" that seeks to edu-tain audiences about normal pet behavior while honoring the bond we share with them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This BOOK contains the script, lyrics and vocal score of all songs. A vocal-piano score is also available for rehearsal purposes.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSTRAYS, THE MUSICAL!\u003c\/strong\u003e is written especially with cat and dog lovers in mind. The family friendly script is appropriate for all ages audience and actors, requires minimal sets and costumes (NO dog\/cat suits or pet-centric makeup!), and works well for students, community theaters or professional companies. It can be performed with as few as 8-10 but 15-20 featured actors plus a chorus is preferred. Recommended actor age range is 9-14 years to adult, all physical types.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e STRAYS debuted Nov. 6-8, 2014 at the Honey McGee Playhouse in Sherman, Texas. Excerpts from the opening night can be seen here: youtu.be\/nru88uGiV7w \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The two-hour review-format offers a mix of funny to poignant scenes with and without music. Music style varies from pop-rock, boogie woogie, folk and country, to jazz, gospel and Celtic, with multiple verses offering many feature solo line opportunities. Company numbers require two- to three-part harmonies in mid-tenor\/alto ranges, often written as \"rounds\" or combinations of previously sung solo lines for ease of learning. A full orchestration accompaniment CD is available for performance, as well as a piano score for rehearsal. STRAYS, THE MUSICAL-CAST RECORDING is also now available. Songs include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrays (Company)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrazing (Bass Solo, Trio backup)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eItchy Dog (Solo)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDream Cat (Soprano Duet)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCuz I'm A Dawg (Solo-male or female)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNormal (Company with Rap Solos)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDog On The Run (Tenor Solo)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEight Lives in Heaven (Tenor Solo, Trio Backup)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Muse (Company)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGotcha Day (Company)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Least of These\/Perfect (Solos\/Company)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRainbow Pets (Trio, Company)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrays-Bows (Company)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrays\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed to be modular-that is, it can be licensed for performance using only the cat-specific, dog-specific or general (both) content that best suits the audience. The authors hope it will be widely used in pet-specific fund-raising efforts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A preview of \u003cstrong\u003eSTRAYS\u003c\/strong\u003e debuted at the Cat Writers Association 20th Anniversary Conference in Dallas, Texas on November 1, 2013. A staged reading of STRAYS was performed March 22, 2014, and a cast recording of the songs produced (now available on amazon.com). The full production was mounted November 6-7-8, 2014 also at the Honey McGee Theater in Sherman, Texas. For licensing information contact sHOJAI-STEELE-PLAYS @ shojai.com (no spaces) with STRAYS in the subject line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 11.02 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 05, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53849155797299,"sku":"9781944423995","price":25.31,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/FCnT-RqJ3V9781944423995.webp?v=1786568115","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/strays-the-musical-a-drama-dy-in-two-acts-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}