MESSAGE FOR THE KING
A MUSICAL LOVE STORY
IINSPIRED BY THE MUSIC OF ​
BLACKMORE'S NIGHT
This musical love story is a Juke Box style play inspired by the music of Blackmore’s Night. It is set against the backdrop of captivating melodies that offer a distinctive mix of romanticism and mystique. The narrative follows a young man whose romantic encounter is interrupted when he is tasked with delivering a message to the castle. He engages in a heartfelt encounter with a King facing an enigmatic challenge stiring emotions of courage and compassion. The story culminates in a magical resolution that highlights the power of open-mindedness and change.
THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS FOR GUIDANCE AND INPUT IN COMPLETING THIS SCRIPT.
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Ken Wolf - Artistic Director. Manhattan Repertory Theatre. Script consultant
Jonathan Dorf - Los Angeles-based playwright, screenwriter, and script consultant, Co-Chair of the Alliance of Los Angele
Lamar Hardy - Script consultant, actor and coach
Micheal Fox- Chief Operations Officer, Hale Centre Theater
Nathan Casper- Actor. Guide for a table reading
Samantha Casper- Voice Actor. Guide for a table reading
Ken Wolf - Playwright reading room​
Musical Writers Academy. Reading
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BEEKEEPER'S DILEMMA
This drama portrays a father assisting his adult son in coping with the loss of his mother. The protagonist endeavors to place a beehive in her garden to honor her memory, with support from three local beekeepers—one man and two women. The intricacies of their relationships evolve throughout the narrative, culminating in a tragic conclusion.