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Public Domain: The Musical

musicals and operas · Hyperbolic Media/Running Song Productions · Ages 13+ · 30 mins · United States of America

family friendly world premiere
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public domain: the musical

Review by CHARLES ZIARKO

June 16, 2019 certified reviewer

What I liked

The Idea, but not the execution.

What I didn't like

Worst theatrical “program” ever—-a waste of paper! Zero identification of the cast and the parts they were playing! Who was who? Maybe they’re happier to remain “anonymous”!

My overall impression

What a GREAT concept: Zinging Disney Inc (not legally safe) by auditioning a half-dozen “royalty-free” fictional characters, presided over by two suspiciously familiar “Muppets”! Too bad the song score is so so-so and the scripted humor so banal. Since it IS “public domain” somebody more talented may just run with it to success.
I was leery of going so very far afield from Fringe Central to see a 30-minute show (which IS 30 minutes long), but the concept drew me in. Some of the cast members evidence tappable talent—-but it’s impossible to tell who’s who! Why is that?

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