LISTEN TO THE WIND - A MUSICAL - A group of climate activists plan to occupy the Modi Forest to stop Pemberton Energy Works (PEW) from exploring and drilling for oil and gas. Penny joins the group hoping to find something to believe in and, perhaps, someone to love, while Danny wishes he could quit working for his heartless father, the president of PEW, and find his own path.
The wonderful cast at my table readings (L.-R.)
Mason Emmert (musical directory), Myself, Colin Kane (Danny), Michael Walls (Mr. Pemberton), Sabrina Rudden (Penny), Brian Mason (Malachai), Melissa Kong (Luiza, Filomena), Shiho Kawai (Piano).
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THE EVENING STAR: When they first meet in the forest, Penny tells Danny in song what the earth once was like, and what it could be again.
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YOUR TREE: Malachai tells Penny how she can find the best tree for the occupation of the forest.
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THE LIFE WORTH LIVING - Danny asks if he should be like his mercenary father or somebody else.
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A LONELY PLACE - Penny is fearful of trusting a man again after a traumatic experience in college.
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WHAT IF WE KEPT THE COAL IN THE GROUND? Filomena, secretary to the greedy oil company president, dreams of a transition to renewable energy for Pemberton Energy Works (“PEW”).
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IF I EVER LOVE AGAIN: As Malachi, leader of the climate activists, suggests a romance with Penny, she explains what she needs in a lover.
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WHAT IS THE GOOD LIFE? Meeting in the forest, Penny & Danny share their idea of the good life.
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DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER: Penny's best friend encourages her to give Danny a chance.
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Filomena explains to Danny how she stays positive working for Mr. Pemberton.
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DRY YOUR EYES: Danny comforts Penny when she tells him of her traumatic past.
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I'M READY FOR LOVE - Penny & Danny are falling in love!
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OH LOVE, HOW CAN YOU BE SO BLIND? Danny is about to confess to Penny he is the oil company president's son when Malachai recog-nizes him and accuses Danny of being a spy for PEW. ACT I ends...
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NEW DAY COMIN' - Malachai rallies the activists with the promise of a day of greener leaf.
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TELL ME WHAT OUR DREAMS ARE FOR - Press Secretary Perkins tells Filomena (his secret love) what she means to him.
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MACCABEE - Filomena informs Danny that the son he thought had died at birth is alive and well, and his name is 'Maccabee.'
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BIG FISH EAT LITTLE FISH - Albert Pemberton explains the "facts of life" to his son Danny.
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ARE YOU A MAN OR A MOUSE? Penny pushes Danny to defy his father and follow his own path.
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NEVER RUN AWAY FROM LOVE - Penny & Danny realize they belong together...
ARE YOU A MAN OR A MOUSE? Penny pushes Danny to defy his father and follow his own path. |
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LISTEN TO THE WIND: As the climate activists gather in the forest at night, Penny sings about the fight that is coming when the loggers will arrive in the morning.
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