It's all on Hulu. About halfway through the soundtrack to Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, you realize you are hearing the best thing to hit the Great White Way -- and the Showtime cable television -- since Little Shop of Horrors, only this is far funnier, raunchier, and way more subversive. As the police pull up in front of the house, Mae tells Jimmy that he's innocent of the crime and that Jack is planning to frame him. You can post now and register later. The Canadian premiere was produced by Hart House Theatre in September 2006 with both Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney in attendance. We meet Mae, the Reefer Den hostess, who is abused by her slick, pusher boyfriend Jack. She dies in his arms ("Mary's Death"). The Reefer Sting is a short two-measure power-chord riff used throughout the show to punctuate the ends of scenes or dramatic moments. His joy, however, proves short-lived - Sally, who is driving, runs over a helpless old man crossing the street, killing him. Children smoke a reefer stick, Thinking it to be an ordinary, perfectly harmless cigarette. Jimmy is hooked once again. Reefer Madness still enjoys that status today. drugsense.org, 5. The show's ending in which Jimmy is electrocuted and Mae jumps out a window when she is unable to save him, followed by a scene where all the dead characters recite ridiculous-but-real quotes was cut and replaced with the ending as described above. While Ralph goes off to smoke some frankincense, Jimmy suddenly receives a heavenly visionJesus Christ himself! New York, NY 10016, 6 W,8 M, (11-30 actors possible: 5-10 W, 6-22 M). It's $45 plus $6 shipping for the entire piano/vocal score. On April 20, 2014, an all-star benefit concert version of the musical was presented at New World Stages. He begins by introducing us to Jimmy Harper and Mary Lane, a lovable pair of wholesome teens who hold hands, sip hot cocoa, and think pure thoughts while studying Shakespeare for English class ("Romeo and Juliet"). Playscripts has partnered with Broadway On Demand as our exclusive streaming platform partner. ; Adaptation Expansion: In the stage show, Mae's summoning of FDR is laughed off under Rule of Funny as 'It's a funny story,' and dropped. Refeer Madnessis a highly stylized and satirical political commentary that will leave you wanting more. The UK premiere took place at the Bridewell Theatre in London in March 2009. as teenagers. I turned to Kevin and said 'What about doing Reefer Madness as a musical?'" Concord offers a full suite of resources to help you put on the show of a lifetime! 0D{l&)JQD#g)E-of,KyC*}kQaUmPGP$Fry\d Shl!$s_GB"8?rJ^&X H1+ ++ endstream endobj 260 0 obj <> endobj 261 0 obj <> endobj 262 0 obj <> endobj 263 0 obj <> endobj 264 0 obj <>stream A scuffle ensues. The reprise of Listen to Jesus was deleted (to keep things moving along). Later, Jimmy and Ralph break into the church to steal from the poor box. He dies laughing. Rodgers and Hammerstein Theatricals now administers the stock/amateur rights, and the show has been produced by local theater groups in several cities, including Toronto, Seattle, Philadelphia, Charleston, Sacramento, Raleigh, Norfolk, and London. Later, Jimmy and Ralph break into the church to steal from the poor box. One of the best new scenes is when Jesus singing about the wonderful high of faith. "The Monkey Song", "The Trial") plus two bonus tracks (the cut song "We Know Best", and "Weather Changes" from the musical "Valley of Kings"). For the original stage show, he received multiple Ovation, Garland and L.A. Lyrics to Reefer Madness Broadway musical. Book by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney / Music by Dan Studney / Lyrics by Kevin Murphy. The Act Two opening "Jimmy on the Lam" was given a conceptual overhaul which added Ralph, Mae, and Sally as a jazz backup trio and set up "The Brownie Song". - MALT SHOP - DAY Piano playing, kids dancing. She drives her Packard into the night in search of "her poor lost Romeo". He dies laughing. Abe Meyer Editor: Carl Pierson Art Director: Robert Priestley Properties: Lois Diege Cast: Dorothy Short as Mary . Jimmy prepares to meet his fate - when a second interruption occurs. Reefer Madness! The Five & Dime's Mr. Poppy was given a sex change and became Miss Poppy to create a role for. Jack shoots Ralph repeatedly. Equity/professional customers should contact the Licensing department directly at [emailprotected] to inquire about a title's availability. Your link has been automatically embedded. Climax R Drama, Music Movie (2018) My Psychedelic Love Story TV14 Documentaries Movie (2020) Violet R Drama Movie (2021) He helps Jack "trundle little children off to pay the wages of sin" ("Five and Dime" reprise). Flanked by a chorus of singing cherubim, Jesus (played by Jack) warns Jimmy (in a Tom Jones-style production number) to kick his reefer habit or suffer eternal damnation ("Listen to Jesus, Jimmy"). The plan backfires - the power of the weed is so great, it immediately transforms the virginal Mary into a whip-cracking sadomasochist who enslaves the frightened Ralph. Welcome to /r/musicalscripts, a place to share scripts and libretti for musicals. Stopping at nothing to make his point, Dr. Carroll tells the sad, sordid story of how the nicest kids in town are lured into a world of violence, weird orgies, wild parties, unleashed passions, and drug-crazed abandon. He also provided lyrics and co-wrote the book for the stage musical Reefer Madness and was a producer on both the original Los Angeles and Off-Broadway productions. During the song, Jimmy leads the townspeople back to the Reefer Den and builds a gigantic bonfire to immolate bales of marijuana and other "dangerous items". "Reefer Madness" 1936 movie script 13 6. This film tells the tale of the Harper Affair, in which young Jimmy Harper finds his life of promise turn into a life of debauchery and murder thanks to the new drug menace marijuana. Act One Finale and Jimmy On the Lam were deleted because there is no need to build to an act break and reset the action after intermission in the continuous medium of film. Jimmy scoffs at the Son of God's message. 4f, 4m, Book by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney / Music by Dan Studney / Lyrics by Kevin Murphy, Image: 2010 Gallery Players Production (Bella Muccari). Back at the Reefer Den, Sally drags Jimmy upstairs for a weed-whacked sexual liaison. Kindly Mr. Poppy provides Mary with the address of the Reefer Den. This is all to say that "Reefer Madness" may also be one of the most important and influential weed movies in film history. Mr. Poppy is once again all man, and played by the Lecturer. EXT. 0000000769 00000 n "Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical" Scripts.com. There, Jimmy encounters Ralph, a psychotic ex-college student who communicates primarily with cackling, maniacal laughter. The show made its Australian debut in Sydney on July 24, 2008 and UK premiere in London on March 24, 2009. 1 Mar. His joy, however, proves short-lived - Sally, who is driving, runs over a helpless old man crossing the street, killing him. Scripts and rental materials are not included in this estimate. And judge for yourselves. For information about other versions of the show and cut songs, see below. There will be one 20 minute intermission ACT I MUSICAL NUMBERS: Reefer Madness Romeo & Juliet The Stuff Down at the Ol' Five and Dime Jimmy Takes a Hit The Orgy Lonely Pew Listen To Jesus, Jimmy Lullabye Mary Jane/Mary Lane Act One Finale ACT II . 6th Floor Jimmy is pressured into taking his first hit of marihuana ("Jimmy Takes a Hit") and tastes the forbidden fruits of sensual abandon in a wild hallucinatory dance sequence featuring weird sex, belly dancers, fire eaters, and Goat-Man, a frightening satyr played by the Lecturer ("The Orgy"). - IN FRONT OF BOSS'S OFFICE - DAY, 14. . Mae decides the only way to find inner peace is to turn herself in and save Jimmy from the electric chair. Fountains of blood spray over the stage. Adlington Missy Kyzer. Licensing fees and rental materials quoted upon application. Murder! She'd leave him, but Jack keeps her supplied with the marijuana she craves ("The Stuff"), despite his physical abuse. Concord Theatricals She remains silent and Jimmy is dragged away to stand trial. "The Orgy" was revamped with new choreography by. And then when I read the script, I fell in love with it. PR6 9ST, Amdram Community Jack tricks Jimmy by offering him a seemingly innocent brownie. An angry Jack slaps her for wasting "half a jay of good mooter". Imaginary reefer vines drop from the ceiling, ensnaring him. 4.8star. A trio of drug dealers lead innocent teenagers to become addicted to "reefer" cigarettes by holding wild parties with jazz music. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. fast-breaking news analysis about drug policy and illegal drugs. Jack tricks Jimmy by offering him a seemingly innocent brownie. By the time duo reached Los Angeles, they had already written the first song. Assassins Script(1) Luke Wrobel. Muezzin Duet: Michael Cunio, Rena Strober. But Reefer Madness lacks something. Jimmy is pressured into taking his first hit of marihuana ("Jimmy Takes a Hit") and tastes the forbidden fruits of sensual abandon in a wild hallucinatory dance sequence featuring weird sex, belly dancers, fire eaters, and Goat-Man, a frightening satyr played by the Lecturer ("The Orgy"). 22 reviews. With Kristen Bell, Christian Campbell, Neve Campbell, Alan Cumming. Ralph, who has been smoking non-stop, is becoming seriously unhinged. Five and Dime (Reprise) was reinstated. Take a look below at how you can enhance your show! Jack, Jimmy and Ralph enter. https://www.scripts.com/script.php?id=reefer_madness%253A_the_movie_musical_16735, https://www.scripts.com/script/reefer_madness:_the_movie_musical_16735. click here and help us out! Framed as a "documentary," the film is narrated by a high school principal imparting his wisdom and experiences with the demon weed. Mae sings as she slashes Jack with the garden hoe, avenging the deaths of Sally, Ralph, Mary, and every other poor kid Jack has ever hooked on marijuana ("The Stuff" reprise). a heartfeltTHANKYOU! 7.5K subscribers in the musicalscripts community. 254 likes. The train station patrons join him in a song extolling the many virtues of said brownie ("The Brownie Song"). In the movie, the end credit reprise of the title song has a different arrangement, but uses the same lyrics as the version that appears earlier in the film. Jimmy's immense relief is short-lived. Here are the major ones:[5], Kevin and Dan then adapted Reefer for the screen. The Lecturer then shows us the seamier side of life at the Reefer Den, populated by drug-addled Denizens of the Night. Reefer Madness is a musical satire of the 1936 cult classic Reefer Madness that opened in Los Angeles in 1998. He had a sweetheart whom he loved, the wholesome and sweet Mary Lane. Police are looking for a young man in a late-model Packard. 84 Fairview Drive 0000000949 00000 n Mae stubs it out. Ensemble: Aukai Cain, Michael Cunio, Kelly Thacker Fournier, Jeff Griggs. Upon completion of the script, they approached award-winning director Andy Fickman, who accepted the project with great enthusiasm. Fearing that Ralph's insane caterwauling will prompt a neighbor to call the cops, Jack and Mae leave to get Ralph something to eat. generosity of volunteers and visitors to keep it up and running. When Mary arrives looking for Jimmy, the lecherous Ralph is lying in wait. Even the revelation that Sally has sold her baby for drug money fails to snap him out of it. "So I started picturing it in my head," Studney recalls. REEFER MADNESS is presented through special arrangement with R & H Theatricals: www.rnh.com . If the idea of making a musical out of Roger Corman's Z-movie quickie The Little Shop of Horrors sounded weird, stick around for the all-singing, all-dancing Reefer Madness. The made-for-cable musical satire Reefer Madness is based on the award-winning play of the same name, which in turn was inspired by the notorious -- and deliciously awful -- 1936 anti-marijuana film originally titled Tell Your Children. Cheap Blu-ray movies and deals. The plan backfires - the power of the weed is so great, it immediately transforms the virginal Mary into a whip-cracking sadomasochist who enslaves the frightened Ralph. The Los Angeles production received five 1999 Ovation Awards, including Best Musical in a Smaller Theatre, Best Translation/Adaptation, Best Director, Best Costume Design in a Smaller Theatre, and Best Ensemble.[6]. Reefer Madness, the 2001 Off-Broadway musical that was adapted into a 2005 Showtime movie, is now available to stream on Amazon's Prime Video.With a book by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney with music . Reefer Madness Vocal Score - Free ebook download as PDF File (.pdf) or read book online for free. When Mary arrives looking for Jimmy, the lecherous Ralph is lying in wait. Sally is instructed to remain behind and keep Ralph quiet. The show made its Australian debut in Sydney on July 24, 2008 and UK premiere in London on March 24, 2009. Upon completion of the script, they approached award-winning director Andy Fickman, who accepted the project with great enthusiasm. The ending of the Jesus (Reprise) was changed to provide a better applause button. Finally regaining his senses, Jimmy returns the stolen Packard to Mary's house and apologizes to her, pledging his love ("Mary Jane/Mary Lane".) This freaky musical is a parody of an actual, dead serious anti-marihuana propaganda film from 1936, trying to convince the American public that just one drag of a pot cigarette forever and irrevocably turns average high school kids into hopeless drug addicts. "I was a big fan of the original movie, it always made me laugh," Fickman explains. . They sing and dance ("Listen to Jesus, Jimmy" reprise). The Truth now ends the show. Joe, the soda-jerk, is cleaning glasses. The 2008 Squabblogic production was mounted as the Australian Premiere. A film adaptation of the same name by Fickman, Murphy and Studney themselves was made in 2005, with several actors reprising their roles. Mary regains consciousness long enough for Jimmy to finally give her his school ring. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The show opened Off Broadway on September 15, 2001, and closed shortly thereafter. Get listed in the most prominent screenplays collection on the web! But the music was great and I thought, 'God, if real singers were singing that.' There, Jimmy encounters Ralph, a psychotic ex-college student who communicates primarily with cackling, maniacal laughter. The movie Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical on Pluto TV | Musicals | 1hr 43 min | This freaky musical is a parody of an actual, dead serious anti-marihuana propaganda film from 1936, trying to convince the American public that just one drag of pot forever and irrevocably turns average high school kids into hopel Mr. Poppy is once again all man, and played by the Lecturer. Enthusiasm is high over the 4/20 opening of CSU Theatre's production of the cult classic, Reefer Madness, The Musical, by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney. Keyboard In the movie, the end credit reprise of the title song has a different arrangement, but uses the same lyrics as the version that appears earlier in the film. The Five & Dimes Mr. Poppy was given a sex change and became Miss Poppy to create a role for Neve Campbell. Reefer Madness sits firmly in the "zany dark comedy" sub-genre of musicals, which includes shows such as "Little Shop of Horrors", "The Toxic Avenger" and of course the one that started it all, against which all others are measured, "The Rocky Horror Show". Mary regains consciousness long enough for Jimmy to finally give her his school ring. New York, NY, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall Reefer Madness The Movie Musical Full Movie (2005) FREEWATCH FULL MOVIE! https://re.movieunlimited.net/movie/tt0404364/DOWNLOAD FULL MOVIE! https://w. "The Orgy" was revamped with new choreography by Paula Abdul. The President promises Jimmy plenty of help getting the message out. Jimmy was a good kid, with a bright future ahead of him. Before he can give her his school ring as a token of his undying love, a siren sounds in the distance. H\@>E-?uV d1?Lfh%#LTY'-U;ll]N6&St}yk=&i||p=!*7o0/v8$6ay=x?df6m8}5tvhn~1)2X7aKH,nkSNBwq,S{N"[)9GVfE^1Keyc!0 OIe`Y,X`.-EfAvnn3{dzZxZzZx &f!Wr\!Wr\!Wr\!Wr\!Wre3#7Ao {&Mco9;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;+ Well it's just too bad it opened in the same year of other "cult" musicals: Rocky Horror Show, Bat Boy, and Urinetown. It's Reefer Madness, Reefer Madness. If you select 'Yes' and answer the streaming-related questions, a "Streaming with ShowShare" record and the technology fee will automatically be added to your shopping cart. That kind of . The villainous Jack places the gun in the unconscious Jimmy's hand. Mary's dying moments triggered a sad reprise of "Romeo and Juliet" for the lovers. . This time it is Mae, who has obtained a presidential pardon. Back at the Reefer Den, Sally drags Jimmy upstairs for a weed-whacked sexual liaison. Reefer Madness: The Musical. Reefer Madness: The Musical is based on the 1936 film Reefer Madness, also known as Tell Your Children. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. The Lecturer assumes the guise of kindly Mr. Poppy, the singing and dancing proprietor. All Kevin Murphy scripts | Kevin Murphy Scripts. A desperate Mae warns Jimmy to avoid her own mistakes - he must escape the Reefer Den while he is still able. Sally's baby (played by Ralph) appears and sings a plaintive solo ("Lullaby"). We learn that Mr. Poppy is secretly on Jack's payroll. The Lecturer brings us now to the five and dime, a local teen hangout where wholesome kids indulge in the risqu rhythms of "swing-jazz" music, as performed by Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, and other "ginger-colored agents of evil" ("Down at the Ol' Five and Dime"). A hilarious send-up of the 1936 exploitation film, now a cult classic. A solo counterpoint by Jack was added to the "Act One Finale" to heighten the tension at the first-act break. Jimmy thinks this is the best brownie he's ever eaten in his life. The term "Reefer Madness" has become a shorthand way to describe misconceptions about weed that are spread through fearmongering or political motivation. EXT. A desperate Mae warns Jimmy to avoid her own mistakes - he must escape the Reefer Den while he is still able. Reefer Madness Blu-ray. PeggyHegeman. As soon as Mary is out of earshot, Mr. Poppy telephones the Reefer Den and tells Ralph to inform Jack that an unsuspecting new "client" is on her way over. STANDS4 LLC, 2023. Jack warns the unhinged Mae that the world is kill or be killed; "the winner is the last one left alive.". Whether you are streaming a recorded or a live production, ShowShare by Broadway On Demand gives you a secure and accessible platform to reach your audience. Jimmy arrives at the local train station and attempts to purchase a one-way ticket for "Parts Unknown". Inspired by the original 1936 propaganda film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-firmly-planted-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana . Mary's ballad, "Lonely Pew", was added to the first act. 0000003826 00000 n Directed byAndy Fickman. Complete soundtrack list, synopsys, video, plot review, cast for Reefer Madness show. A straight-laced high school principal seeks to impart his wisdom by telling a frightful tale about the fate of two innocent teens. 2023 Playscripts, Inc. All Rights Reserved. All Kevin Murphy scripts | Kevin Murphy Scripts. 0000002613 00000 n If the idea of making a musical out of Roger Corman's Z-movie quickie The Little Shop of Horrors sounded weird, stick around for the all-singing, all-dancing Reefer Madness. Back at the Reefer Den, Jimmy is completely out of control. Mary's ballad, "Lonely Pew", was added to the first act. An angry Jack slaps her for wasting "half a jay of good mootah". Playscripts, Inc. This Patriotic Trio joins the group in a rousing production number, chock-full of American iconography ("Tell 'Em the Truth"). Dan Studney and Kevin Murphy adapt the 1936 cult classic for the musical stage. 2023. [masterslider alias="ms-106-1] Enthusiasm is high over the 4/20 opening of CSU Theatre's production of the cult classic Reefer Madness, The Musical by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney.. Here is the mother lode of off-Broadway shows cum cable cult classics. [1] The book and lyrics were written by Kevin Murphy and the book and music by Dan Studney. Studney: It's obviously affected the show. The Lecturer assumes the guise of kindly Mr. Poppy, the singing and dancing proprietor. Clear editor. He works primarily in film and television, where his wr You'll have to sign in before you share your experience. Your per performance fee will be provided during the ordering process. Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical, also known as Reefer Madness, is a 2005 American made-for-television musical comedy film directed by Andy Fickman, written by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney, and produced by the three. In the stage version, the reprise of Reefer Madness has different lyrics. It is a musical parody of the original--which is a bit of a problem since the original film was a comedy--though perhaps unintentionally. Fortunately, fans of the cult-classic musical, a parody of the 1936 propaganda film Reefer Madness, will have the chance this Friday September 20 th to experience it like never before. Filled with outrageously funny musical performances by Neve Campbell, Christian Campbell, Kristen Bell and Steven Weber, "Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical" is the feel good event of the year! God Committee - Script. This is only an estimate. Comedy. Kevin was a producer of the original LA and NY productions of Heathers (Drama Desk nom for music). [4], Near the end of the original Los Angeles run, a number of major changes to the show were made:[5], Soon afterward, the Los Angeles production shuttered in preparation for the move to Off-Broadway. "The Monkey Song", "The Trial") plus two bonus tracks (the cut song "We Know Best", and "Weather Changes" from the musical "Valley of Kings"). Mae, however, is too weak and too dependent on the "stuff" Jack gives her. INT. But the music was great and I thought, 'God, if real singers were singing that.' On April 20, 2014, an all-star benefit concert version of the musical was presented at New World Stages. Though certainly focused on entertainment value, Landry's Reefer Madness is not without intellectual, political and social merit. Finally, Mae runs off to save Jimmy. A few weeks later. In the film, FDR is established as being in town earlier and even contains a sequence of her . (Reefer Madness, Reefer Madness) Oh so mad! The 2008 production at Washington, D.C.'s Studio Theater won two Helen Hayes Awards (directing and outstanding Resident Production).[3]. / Directed by Andy Fickman, it was initially shown at the Hudson Theater on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles and then moved to the New York City "Off-Broadway" scene. It's appeared in Mtley Cre music videos and in other movies, even if only as a shot of the famous poster on a college dorm room wall. Important: It doesn't have Rocky's sex appeal or an already exhisting cult following. Back at the Reefer Den, Jimmy is completely out of control. New York, NY, Linda Ray The Act Two opening "Jimmy on the Lam" was given a conceptual overhaul which added Ralph, Mae, and Sally as a jazz backup trio and set up "The Brownie Song". Before Jimmy can board the train, Jack appears and tries to convince Jimmy to return to the Reefer Den with him. Jimmy refuses; he promised himself he'd never smoke marijuana again. Five and Dime (Reprise) was reinstated. Learn More. These changes include Sally driving the car that kills the old man, a happy ending (of sorts) for Mae and Jimmy, Marys ascension to heaven, Ralph joining Jimmy for the church break-in scene, and the bonfire sequence. Showshare is the premier platform for streaming plays. "Today Reefer Madness has reached cult statusSean Abley's adaptation faithfully -- and hilariously -- reproduces the film's spirit and much of its dialogue. Reefer Madness. Adjustments to the score included:[5], After the movie was released, Dan and Kevin proved unable to resist the temptation to fiddle with the show one more time. If this site has helped you, and you can afford to help us, - POLICE INTERROGATION ROOM - NIGHT, 33. 0000000536 00000 n Directed by Andy Fickman, it was initially shown at the Hudson Theater on Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles and then moved to the New York City "Off-Broadway" scene. The naive Mary leaves, grateful for Mr. Poppy's assistance. Instead it played to packed houses for over a year and a half, captivating audiences and critics alike, winning 20 theater awards and breaking records. He also meets Sally, a marihuana-addicted prostitute who works to support herself and her baby. Here are the major ones: Kevin and Dan then adapted Reefer for the screen. Jack warns the unhinged Mae that the world is kill or be killed; "the winner is the last one left alive.". Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Even the revelation that Sally has sold her baby for drug money fails to snap him out of it. Inspired by the original 1936 film of the same name, this raucous musical comedy takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the hysteria caused when clean-cut kids fall prey to marijuana, leading them on a hysterical downward spiral filled with evil jazz music, sex and violence. The Lecturer illustrates his point by re-enacting "the Harper Affair", which he claims is a true and horrific scandal. With a deadly stick of reefer in their hand! We learn that Mr. Poppy is secretly on Jack's payroll. The year is 1936. They kiss. All the while, Ralph, stricken with a severe case of the munchies, moans about starving to death. Deliriously based on the notorious 1936 anti-pot social-guidance film, this is an ultra-campy enterprise that lands somewhere between Rocky Horror and a John Waters comedy. It turns out Jesus has only come to gloat and watch the execution. Himself leading a chorus of showgirl angels. Reefer Madness is a musical satire of the 1936 propaganda film and cult classic Reefer Madness that opened in Los Angeles in 1998. The 2008 Squabblogic production was mounted as the Australian Premiere. The crowd sings: Several songs were cut out of the show during its varying incarnations, though they have appeared on the original cast recording. China Shaeffer. The book and lyrics were written by Kevin Murphy and the book and music by Dan Studney. He runs off into the night with no explanation. Drama Critics Circle awards as writer, producer and composer. 2000 L.A. Electric Guitar Jack, fearing Jimmy will get arrested and lead the cops back to him, grabs a pistol and ominously vows to bring Jimmy back to the Reefer Den - "one way or another" ("Act I Finale"). The production is directed by Ilana Ransom Toeplitz, produced by Shoshana Feinstein, and in benefit for BabyQuest foundation. A police inspector (played by the Lecturer) bursts in. There is a new menace sweeping the nation, ready to ensnare and seduce the youth and drag them down into a life of sin: REEFER MADNESS! Set: Unit set with chairs used to represent scene/location shifts. 0000001096 00000 n Jack accuses Jimmy of murdering Mary while "hopped up" on reefer. Mae decides the only way to find inner peace is to turn herself in and save Jimmy from the electric chair. 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