Sparkley Clean Funeral Singers, The
- Full Length Musical, Comedy, 1990s
- 2M, 2F
- ISBN: 9780573704949
"Where Fischer's new musical succeeds so impressively is in its refreshing storytelling structure."
Broadway World
"Gales of laughter, moments of tenderness and poignant stories are being served up in... a wildly delightful new musical comedy."
Crossville Chornicle
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Description
- Full Length Musical
- Comedy
- 105 minutes
- Time Period: 1990s
- Target Audience: Adult, Senior
- Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings
- Cautions: Alcohol
- Orchestra Size: Small/Combo
- Performance Group:
- Community Theatre, Dinner Theatre, Professional Theatre
- Accolades:
- Fianlist! 2012 Richard Rodgers Award
Semi-Finalist! 2012 Eugene O'Neill Musical Theatre Conference
Along with the family dry cleaning business, Junie has also inherited the responsibility of taking care of her aging father and her sister who has just come back from rehab. When all Junie wants is to achieve her dream of becoming a country star, a small opportunity comes her way via the local church. She has been offered the opportunity to sing parting songs that are tailor-made for the recently deceased.
A hilarious and compelling musical about family, loss, and the ways life gives you exactly what you need.
REVIEWS:
A hilarious and compelling musical about family, loss, and the ways life gives you exactly what you need.
REVIEWS:
"Where Fischer's new musical succeeds so impressively is in its refreshing storytelling structure."
Broadway World
"Gales of laughter, moments of tenderness and poignant stories are being served up in... a wildly delightful new musical comedy."
Crossville Chornicle
"Sparkley Clean is not only a fun and unique musical, it's also bold and daring."
Discover Albany
Premiere Production:
The Sparkley Clean Funeral Singers premiered at Capital Repertory Theater in Albany, NY in July 2013 under the direction of Martha Banta.
Characters
- Casting: 2M, 2F
- Casting Attributes: Ensemble cast, Parts for Senior Actors, Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)
- Chorus Size: No Chorus
