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Rated P for Parenthood

Full-Length Musical, Comedy  /  2w, 2m

Book and Lyrics by Sandy Rustin
Music and Lyrics by Dan Lipton and David Rossmer

Rated P for Parenthood chronicles every stage of modern-day parenting, from conception to college, with giant doses of heart and humor. A versatile cast takes the audience through the ups and downs of having kids – from the sublime to the ridiculous – in a series of comic and musical vignettes.

Rated P for Parenthood

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult
Rated P for Parenthood

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Summary

Rated P for Parenthood chronicles every stage of modern-day parenting, from conception to college, with giant doses of heart and humor. A versatile cast takes the audience through the ups and downs of having kids – from the sublime to the ridiculous – in a series of comic and musical vignettes. Hilarious, fresh, and decidedly irreverent, Rated P provides all the wistful joy of childrearing... at a fraction of the cost of braces!

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Performing Groups

WOMAN 1
WOMAN 2 
MAN 1 
MAN 2

  • Time Period Present Day
  • Setting

    Various locations. Present day.

  • Features Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
  • Duration 90 minutes

Media

“A non-stop barrage of hearty laughs and poignant tenderness.” – CBS

”The show is sweet and wistfully funny, even for audience members who have never known the challenges of 3 a.m. feedings.” – The New York Times

Music

Music Samples

1. Prelude – Orchestra

2. Push It On Out – Doctor, Mom-to-Be, Dad-to-Be, Ma, Shelly

2A. Tag It On Out – Orchestra

2B. TXT MSG #1 – Orchestra

3. Little Boy – Mom, Dad

3A. Into Babysitters – Orchestra

4. Jamboree – Mom 1, Dad 1, Mom 2, Dad 2

4A. Jamboree Tag – Orchestra

4B. Rated P... for PSA #1 – Orchestra

4C. Into Interview – Orchestra

4D. TXT MSG #2 – Orchestra

4E. Playground – Orchestra

5. Prayer for Ellie – Donna

5A. Into PTC – Orchestra

6. Parent Teacher Conference – Adam, Todd

6A. PTC Tag – Orchestra

6B. Thumbsucker Button – Orchestra

6C. You Can’t Handle the Tooth – Orchestra

6D. Second Talk – Orchestra

7. Man in Uniform – Maryann, Coach, Tracy

7A. TXT MSG #3 – Orchestra

7B. Rated P... for PSA #2 – Orchestra

8. Homework – Mom

8A. Homework Tag – Orchestra

9. Wild Romance – Dad

9A. Rated P... for PSA #3 – Orchestra

9B. Last Talk – Orchestra

10. The Game – Dad, Colleen

10A. TXT MSG #4 – Orchestra

11. Morning Love Song – Dad

11A. TXT MSG #5 – Orchestra

11B. TXT MSG #6 – Orchestra

12. Driving in D Minor – Mom, Son

12A. Into School Supplies – Orchestra

12B. Into Prom – Orchestra

13. Prom Night – Mom, Emily, Dad

13A. TXT MSG #7 – Orchestra

13B. College Dropoff – Orchestra

14. To Be Continued – Mom, Dad

14A. Bows – Orchestra

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Authors

Sandy Rustin

Sandy Rustin

Sandy Rustin is an actor and writer named one of the most produced playwrights in the country by American Theatre Magazine (’25-’26). Her adaptation of the film Clue has enjoyed over 5,000 productions worldwide (Clue/Cluedo) and is currently touring the U.S. and Australia.

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