Who I Am, An LGBTQ Musical (Working Title)
Project Overview
Set against the vibrant yet turbulent backdrop of late 1960's New York, this musical explores will explore themes of love, identity, and self-discovery through a heartfelt and humorous lens. The story follows Eleanor, a young woman navigating the expectations of a traditional life with her well-meaning fiancé, Daniel, while grappling with her true feelings for her free-spirited best friend, Jo (Judith).
Overall, this was a cabaret I originally wrote in my senior year of high school. I want to work on actually turning it into a musical with my own music that I have written/am in the process of writing. I am in a huge drafting/rewriting phase right now, but would like to have some voices to put to the songs. My friend has been a huge help, but listening to me sing over and over again can become a bit difficult haha. With every song, I'd have you sing a half finished version, up to 2 rough drafts and a final version. My budget right now is $10 per version of the song that is sung, but hopefully I can expand this in the future if the musical starts to pick up. I may have a few feeder lines into the song as well. Right now I don't plan on releasing the version of the songs you will sing (think of them like Lin Manuel-Miranda's first drafts, haha). But who knows where the future will take this project! Let me know if you're interested thank you for all the help! I have attached one of the songs I'm working on if you are interested!
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Eleanor is a young woman navigating love, identity, and societal expectations in 1970s New York. Eleanor strives for perfection as a defense against the chaos in her life. She is torn between fulfilling traditional expectations with her fiancé, Daniel, and exploring her deeper truth with her best friend, Jo (Judith). Mezzo-soprano preferred. You will be compensated $10 for each draft performed. Up to 4 drafts per song.
- english
- all american accents
- adult
- female adult
- female young adult
Please sing Little Miss Perfect or a 16-32 bar cut of a song you feel fits the character.
Eleanor's best friend and confidant, Jo is witty, free-spirited, and unapologetically authentic. She serves as the voice of reason and support in Eleanor's life, while harboring her own feelings of love and longing. Jo is bold, compassionate, and unafraid to challenge societal norms, often acting as a catalyst for Eleanor's self-discovery. Alto or mezzo-soprano preferred. You will be compensated $10 for each draft performed. Up to 4 drafts per song.
- english
- androgynous
- female young adult
- female adult
- adult
- all american accents
- californian
Please sing I'd Rather Be Me from Mean Girls or a 16-32 bar cut of a song you feel fits the character.
Eleanor's devoted boyfriend/fiancé, Daniel is a hardworking and ambitious man who deeply cares for her, though he struggles to fully understand her needs and desires. Optimistic and well-meaning, he is determined to provide a stable and comfortable life for them both. Daniel's love is genuine, but his traditional views and occasional obliviousness create tension in their relationship. Tenor or baritone preferred. You will be compensated $10 for each draft performed. Up to 4 drafts per song.
- english
- male young adult
- all american accents
- adult
Please sing If I Could Tell Her from Dear Evan Hansen, or any song you feel would fit the character
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