Take a look below at how you can enhance your show! Frightened by Mae's intensity, Jack tries to shoot her - alas, he expended all his bullets on Ralph! They include: In 1998, writing partners Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney, who had met while studying at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey, were driving from Oakland to Los Angeles and listening to Frank Zappa's "Joe's Garage", when they began discussing how one might stage the piece. The Los Angeles production received five 1999 Ovation Awards, including Best Musical in a Smaller Theatre, Best Translation/Adaptation, Best Director, Best Costume Design in a Smaller Theatre, and Best Ensemble.[6]. Police are looking for a young man in a late-model Packard. C&WUr\%w'\]M7Eo){Sy Here are the major changes from the NYC stage version:[5]. A high school auditorium in anywhere America, 1936, College/University, Community Theatre, Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall. Jack tries to bring Mae back to her senses in his usual fashion - by giving her a smoke. Jack tricks Jimmy by offering him a seemingly innocent brownie. Comedy. Complete soundtrack list, synopsys, video, plot review, cast for Reefer Madness show. All the while, Ralph, stricken with a severe case of the munchies, moans about starving to death. Later, Jimmy and Ralph break into the church to steal from the poor box. "So I started picturing it in my head," Studney recalls. "I was a big fan of the original movie, it always made me laugh," Fickman explains. Ralph, who has been smoking non-stop, is becoming seriously unhinged. And then when I read the script, I fell in love with it. By the time duo reached Los Angeles, they had already written the first song. The Act Two opening "Jimmy on the Lam" was given a conceptual overhaul which added Ralph, Mae, and Sally as a jazz backup trio and set up "The Brownie Song". Jimmy was a good kid, with a bright future ahead of him. Jimmy's misbehavior culminates with his stealing Mary's Packard and taking it for a reckless, marihuana-induced joyride with Sally. From his podium, the Lecturer warns the audience that action must be taken immediately, before the Good Ol' U.S.A. succumbs to the Demon Weed ("Reefer Madness"). StarringNeve Campbell Alan Cumming Kristin Bell Ana Gasteyer Steven Weber Christian Campbell. Reefer Madness the Musical had its world premiere April 29, 1999 at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Los Angeles; since then it's become cult hit worldwide!. - POLICE INTERROGATION ROOM - NIGHT, 33. Inspired by the original 1936 propaganda film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-firmly-planted-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward . Can't ignore any more, it could be your son or daughter. [2] Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatricals now administers the stock/amateur rights, and the show has been produced by local theater groups in several cities, including Long Island, Toronto, Seattle, Philadelphia, Charleston, Sacramento, Raleigh, Norfolk, Minneapolis, and London. 256 0 obj <> endobj xref 256 12 0000000016 00000 n All had crazy titles, fun themes, unusual and fun music, and wonderful casts! 0000001411 00000 n Well it's just too bad it opened in the same year of other "cult" musicals: Rocky Horror Show, Bat Boy, and Urinetown. Equity/professional customers should contact the Licensing department directly at [emailprotected] to inquire about a title's availability. The addictive, clever musical numbers range from big Broadway-style showstoppers to swing tunes like "Down at the Ol' Five and Dime" and the Vegas-style "Listen to Jesus, Jimmy," featuring J.C. If the idea of making a musical out of Roger Corman's Z-movie quickie The Little Shop of Horrors sounded weird, stick around for the all-singing, all-dancing Reefer Madness. If you select 'Yes' and answer the streaming-related questions, a "Streaming with ShowShare" record and the technology fee will automatically be added to your shopping cart. Stopping at nothing to make his point, Dr. Carroll tells the sad, sordid story of how the nicest kids in town are lured into a world of violence, weird orgies, wild parties, unleashed passions, and drug-crazed abandon. Upon completion of the script, they approached award-winning director Andy Fickman, who accepted the project with great enthusiasm. The Lecturer's pole dance number was cut in New York previews, due to the absence of a pole. Reefer Madness sits firmly in the "zany dark comedy" sub-genre of musicals, which includes shows such as "Little Shop of Horrors", "The Toxic Avenger" and of course the one that started it all, against which all others are measured, "The Rocky Horror Show". Sally is instructed to remain behind and keep Ralph quiet. Ensemble: Andrea Chamberlain, Robert Gallagher, This page was last edited on 14 February 2023, at 23:47. Back at the Reefer Den, Sally drags Jimmy upstairs for a weed-whacked sexual liaison. EXT. generosity of volunteers and visitors to keep it up and running. brought to you by In this hilarious, over-the-top satire, the high school drama club, led by the gravely stern Lecturer, illustrates the perils of the "leafy green assassin.". murder, kidnapping . A hilarious send-up of the 1936 exploitation film, now a cult classic. Before he can give her his school ring as a token of his undying love, a siren sounds in the distance. 2001 Off-Broadway He mouths off to his parents, brutalizes a puppy, and even attempts to tongue-kiss a shocked Mary, sending her running off in tears. Reefer Madness is a musical satire of the 1936 cult classic Reefer Madness that opened in Los Angeles in 1998. They thought MJ/ML would be more visually interesting. Before Jimmy can board the train, Jack appears and tries to convince Jimmy to return to the Reefer Den with him. During the online licensing process, you will be asked if you are planning on streaming your production. They listen to their parents, do well in school, and help out around the community -- that is, until they get caught up in the marijuana subculture. The Five & Dimes Mr. Poppy was given a sex change and became Miss Poppy to create a role for Neve Campbell. The filmed presentation. This freaky musical lampoons the dead-serious 1936 anti-marijuana propaganda film, that warns how one puff of pot can turn people into satanic addicts. Alone in church, Mary prays that her sweetheart will regain his senses and return to her ("Lonely Pew"). A solo counterpoint by Jack was added to the "Act One Finale" to heighten the tension at the first-act break. There, Jimmy encounters Ralph, a psychotic ex-college student who communicates primarily with cackling, maniacal laughter. Even the revelation that Sally has sold her baby for drug money fails to snap him out of it. Fearing that Ralph's insane caterwauling will prompt a neighbor to call the cops, Jack and Mae leave to get Ralph something to eat. - COURTROOM, JUDGE'S BENCH - DAY, The Rise of the Prison Industrial Complex, Ext. hb```b``g`f``4dg@ ~3/zJ,&/pk8vz_Af)i00pA8LEr3003cJaQ8^N t?>.94#0 >+ endstream endobj 266 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[31 225]/Length 30/Size 256/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream When Jack and Mae return with Chinese food, they catch Ralph in the act of gnawing on Sally's severed arm - he has eaten Sally alive! New York, NY 10016, 6 W,8 M, (11-30 actors possible: 5-10 W, 6-22 M). Reefer Madness: The Musical. The show returns to Canada during The Lower Ossington Theatre's Toronto production, June 918, 2011. Jesus (played by Jack) warns Jimmy (in a Tom Jones-style production number) to kick his reefer habit or suffer eternal damnation ("Listen to Jesus, Jimmy"), but Jimmy ultimately refuses to heed Jesus's warning. Yes, their heads are on the chopping block. trailer <<50FA21E62AA041BB9DDA411354F7226B>]/Prev 55155/XRefStm 769>> startxref 0 %%EOF 267 0 obj <>stream The muezzin duet in "The Orgy" was cut due to the lack of performers who could sing that high. Jimmy begs Mae to tell the truth and exonerate him. 0000001648 00000 n The Lecturer brings us now to the five and dime, a local teen hangout where wholesome kids indulge in the risqu rhythms of "swing-jazz" music, as performed by Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, and other "ginger-colored agents of evil" ("Down at the Ol' Five and Dime"). While Ralph goes off to smoke some frankincense, Jimmy suddenly receives a heavenly visionJesus Christ himself! Fees and availability are subject to change during the application process. And before you can say "jack robinson," They are enslaved! Ensemble: Aukai Cain, Michael Cunio, Kelly Thacker Fournier, Jeff Griggs. Jack accuses Jimmy of murdering Mary while "hopped up" on reefer. Act One Finale and Jimmy On the Lam were deleted because there is no need to build to an act break and reset the action after intermission in the continuous medium of film. A film adaptation of the same name by Fickman, Murphy and Studney themselves was made in 2005, with several actors reprising their roles. All that, and most modern-day American stoners probably . "Frank Zappa's concept of a musical and then it just hit me. There will be one 20 minute intermission ACT I MUSICAL NUMBERS: Reefer Madness Romeo & Juliet The Stuff Down at the Ol' Five and Dime Jimmy Takes a Hit The Orgy Lonely Pew Listen To Jesus, Jimmy Lullabye Mary Jane/Mary Lane Act One Finale ACT II . Lust! Clear editor. Police are looking for a young man in a late-model Packard. The show made its Australian debut in Sydney on July 24, 2008 and UK premiere in London on March 24, 2009. Even the revelation that Sally has sold her baby for drug money fails to snap him out of it. Mary's ballad, "Lonely Pew", was added to the first act. Mary Jane/Mary Lane now permanently replaces Dead Old Man.. Along the way he receives help from his girlfriend Mary and Jesus himself, but always finds himself in the arms of the Reefer Man and the rest of the . A few weeks later. He had a sweetheart whom he loved, the wholesome and sweet Mary Lane. He tries to seduce Mary by tricking her into smoking marijuana herself ("Little Mary Sunshine"). PeggyHegeman. - School Crossing On Main Street - Day, Int. Jimmy's bad behavior culminates with his stealing Mary's Packard and taking it for a reckless, reefer-induced joyride with Sally. One of the best new scenes is when Jesus singing about the wonderful high of faith. I think you've come to the wrong town, pal. . EXT. While Ralph goes off to smoke some frankincense, Jimmy receives a vision of Jesus Christ! Mary regains consciousness long enough for Jimmy to finally give her his school ring. ", "Executed with the subtlety of a rope burn, this gala event is hand packed with goof ball antics and classic Chicago trash theatre techniques.". Welcome to /r/musicalscripts, a place to share scripts and libretti for musicals. +1 (212) 540-9330 Bill, Mary, Gwen, and Jimmy are all swell kids. As the play opens, the Lecturer, a stern authority figure, informs the audience of the new drug menace, "marihuana", which threatens the American way of life. Jack warns the unhinged Mae that the world is kill or be killed; "the winner is the last one left alive.". Mary's ballad, "Lonely Pew", was added to the first act. Jack, fearing Jimmy will get arrested and lead the cops back to him, grabs a pistol and ominously vows to bring Jimmy back to the Reefer Den - "one way or another" ("Act I Finale"). Kindly Mr. Poppy provides Mary with the address of the Reefer Den. Lyrics to Reefer Madness Broadway musical. Ralph, Mae, and Sally are racked with guilt as they listen to Winchell announce Jimmy Harper's conviction and death sentence. The Lecturer was given a bump-and-grind pole dance reprise of "Five and Dime". A spoof of the 1936 cult classic film. Upload or insert images from URL. Just as the Switch-Puller (played by Ralph) prepares to fry Jimmy, he is interrupted by a second visit from Jesus and his backup angels! INT. See Streaming Details below for more information. Set: A few chairs, a piano (or suggestion of a piano) and piano bench. Framed as a "documentary," the film is narrated by a high school principal imparting his wisdom and experiences with the demon weed. Here are the shocking, sordid facts. Directed by Andy Fickman, it was initially shown at the Hudson Theater on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles and then moved to the New York City "Off-Broadway" scene. - IN FRONT OF BOSS'S OFFICE - DAY, 15. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue. Act One Finale and Jimmy On the Lam were deleted because there is no need to build to an act break and reset the action after intermission in the continuous medium of film. The President promises Jimmy plenty of help getting the message out. For the original stage show, he received multiple Ovation, Garland and L.A. "Look Back at Kristen Bell, Christian Campbell, Gregg Edelman, and More in Reefer Madness", "L.A.'s Ovation Awards Overcome by Reefer Madness", http://librarycatalog.einetwork.net/Record/.b28725256, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Reefer_Madness_(musical)&oldid=1139402446, Pages using infobox musical with unknown parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Mae reacts with cold fury and picks up a hoe from the victory garden. Finally regaining his senses, Jimmy returns the stolen Packard to Mary's house and apologizes to her, pledging his love ("Mary Jane/Mary Lane".) When Jack and Mae return with Chinese food, they catch Ralph in the act of gnawing on Sally's severed arm - he has eaten Sally alive! In his witty and sarcastic way, Landry manages to make you feel like an ass for even considering any of the trendy Drug-Czar hullabaloo about weed constituting a dire threat to Western civilization. 4f, 4m, Book by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney / Music by Dan Studney / Lyrics by Kevin Murphy, Image: 2010 Gallery Players Production (Bella Muccari). A few weeks later. A police inspector (played by the Lecturer) bursts in. The Lecturer's pole dance number was cut in New York previews, due to the absence of a pole. Reefer Madness Blu-ray. "Reefer Madness" - Lecturer and Company. The cost and license availability quoted are estimates only and may differ when you apply for a license. 0000003826 00000 n It's Reefer Madness, Reefer Madness. I'll say. "The Orgy" was revamped with new choreography by. Reefer Madness - The Movie Musical (2005) 0: Jul 18, 2021: International Blu-ray . - SCHOOL CROSSING ON MAIN STREET - DAY, 12. A scuffle ensues. Your link has been automatically embedded. Meanwhile, Mary makes inquiries at the five and dime. This is all to say that "Reefer Madness" may also be one of the most important and influential weed movies in film history. A spoof of the 1936 cult classic film. See the kids! You become better than it. https://www.scripts.com/script.php?id=reefer_madness%253A_the_movie_musical_16735, https://www.scripts.com/script/reefer_madness:_the_movie_musical_16735. Their screenplay made many changes to the plot and the score. Playscripts, Inc. 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