21 Chump Street

21 Chump Street

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda

Based on the story by Robbie Brown which originally appeared on WBEZ’s This American Life

21 Chump Street

21 Chump Street

Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda

Based on the story by Robbie Brown which originally appeared on WBEZ’s This American Life

Overview

Lin-Manuel Miranda's 21 Chump Street is a 14-minute musical based on a true story as reported in the series This American Life. 21 Chump Street is a cautionary tale of Justin, a high school honors student who falls for a cute transfer girl. Justin goes to great lengths to oblige Naomi's request for marijuana in the hopes of winning her affection - only to find out that his crush is actually an undercover cop planted in the school to find drug dealers. 21 Chump Street discusses the ramifications of peer pressure, conformity and drug use in our schools with a message that will stay with teenagers long after they leave the theater. Perfect for charity evenings, galas, special events and student/community outreach programs.

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Cautions

  • Caution Drugs Drugs

Details

  • Genre: Docudrama/Historic
  • Time Period: Contemporary
  • Cast Attributes: Roles for Teens, Multicultural casting, Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle), Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)
  • Target Audience: Adult, Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Authors

Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda is a Pulitzer Prize, Grammy, Emmy and Tony award-winning songwriter, actor and director. He is the creator and original star of Broadway’s Tony-winning Hamilton and In the Heights. His additional Broadway credits include Freestyle Love Supreme (2020 Special ...

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