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Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 5w, 5m
Music, Lyrics, and Concept by Masi AsareBook by Brooke Pierce
Sympathy Jones dreams of being a super secret agent, but she's stuck as a secretary... until one day, a confidential file is accidentally left on her desk. When she discovers that the file contains information about a plot to overthrow the government, Sympathy seizes her chance for adventure and fame. But she soon realizes that trying to save the world against impossible odds is not nearly as glamorous as she thought it would be, and she certainly can't do it alone. This delightful, 1960s-era musical is full of humor, self-discovery, and heart-pounding action.
It is possible to cast with 5 men and 5 women. A breakdown of the characters in each scene is included as an appendix to the script.Sympathy Jones - Female, 20s or early 30sA secretary at The Agency. Should have a girl-next-door vibe, but still be credible as a tough-as-nails, take-charge spy. Bright, eager, passionate, and massively overconfident. True musical theatre belt/mix to a D.Kitty Hawk - Female, 40s or early 50sEx-wife of Richard Oscill. A socialite and bitter divorcee. She's self-centered and crass, but attempts to be classy and fashionable. Slightly deranged. Strong belter with musical theatre legit sound to an E.Henry Greene - Male, 20s or 30sA spy with The Agency. Nice, intelligent, unassuming. He's shy around Sympathy and lacks confidence in his skills as an agent. He's a methodical, by-the-book kind of guy. Younger cousin of Nick Steele. Tenor, solid A.Tick Tock - Male, 20s or 30s probablyA scientist and former employee of Oscillex. He's an accomplished mad scientist and Kitty's ost devoted henchman. Intense, obsessed with his work. Also deranged, but with a sensitive side. Tenor.Nick Steele - Male, Late 20s or early 30sA spy with the agency. Cocky, charming. He's “James Bond” but dumber and not as good-looking. He thinks that he's extremely handsome and suave, and so does everyone around him. Physically comedic baritone.Caprice Nova - Female, 20s or 30sA disguise designer at The Agency. Upbeat, quirky, good-natured, and passionate about her work. '60s pop voice, high mix/belt to an F.Ann - Female, Late 30s or 40sA nightclub singer. Smooth, smart, and sexy. Kind, but with an edge. She doesn't say much, but seems to know more than everyone around her. Mainly a singing role. Powerful pop belter with a Shirley Bassey-type sound; must have legit soprano sound as well.Roger Pinkerton - Male, 50s or 60sThe Director of The Agency. Authoritative, patrician, smart, and a little misogynistic. Kind but firm, and always in control. A real man's man. Baritone.Richard Oscill - Male, 40s or 50sOwner of Oscillex Luxury Watches. One of the brightest minds of his generation, all-around decent guy who happens to be a billionaire. Better with clockwork than with women. Baritone.Ensemble - Male and FemaleMultiple roles
It is possible to cast with 5 men and 5 women. A breakdown of the characters in each scene is included as an appendix to the script.
”This is such talented work... a wonderfully funny idea.” - Lynn Ahrens, Broadway lyricist and bookwriter
“Anyone who has had a job that underutilizes his or her skills will sympathize with the receptionist in the highly imaginative spoof of a musical. Masi Asare (music and lyrics) and Brooke Pierce (book) inject wit and winks to keep the plot moving... Sympathy Jones showcases a great deal of talent.” - nytheatre.com ”It's nice to have a story about a girl written by women, for women's voices. It's fun, it's silly, it's empowering. It's all the good things that we want.” - Kate Shindle (star of the premiere production) in BroadwayWorld
Masi Asare is a composer and lyricist. Broadway: Paradise Square (lyrics, Tony/Outer Critics Circle nominee). Off-Broadway/International: Monsoon Wedding (lyrics), Notes From Now (contributed music/lyrics). Commissions: Theatre Royal Stratford East, Barbara Whitman/Grove, Lil ...