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'Can't Explain' by Steve Smith
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Songs
The following songs are suggestions; other songs may be used at the discretion of the production. Performance rights for the script do not include rights for songs.
Song #
Song
1
Paint It Black (Music: Keith Richards. Lyrics: Mick Jagger. Sung By: The Rolling Stones)
2
Help (John Lennon & Sir Paul McCartney. Sung By: The Beatles)
3
I Am A Rock (Paul Simon)
4
I Wanna Be Your Dog (Dave Alexander, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton & Iggy Pop)
5
Doo Wah Diddy (Jeff Barry & Ellie Greenwich)
6
Can’t Explain (Pete Townshend. Sung By: The Who)
7
You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away (John Lennon & Sir Paul McCartney. Sung By: The Beatles)
8
Rock And Roll Music (Chuck Berry)
9
Moonage Daydream (David Bowie)
10
The Seeker (Pete Townshend. Sung By: The Who)
11
Respect (Otis Redding. Sung by: Aretha Franklin)
12
Hang On To Yourself (David Bowie)
13
I Only Want To Be With You (Mike Hawker & Ivor Raymonde. Sung By: Dusty Springfield)
14
Purple Haze (Jimmy Hendrix)
15
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (Mick Jagger & Keith Richards. Sung By: The Rolling Stones)
16
My Generation (Pete Townshend. Sung By: The Who)
17
Think (Jimmy McCracklin & Don Robey )
Period and Geography
Location: England. Time Period: Now
Settings and Set Complexity
Number of Sets
: 3
Setting
: Living Room, Park and Classroom
Set Requirements
: Backdrops/simple flats
The script includes characters in the following age range(s):
8 to 12
13 to 16
Language Advisory:
Help
Swearing rate: 7 rude words per thousand
We have identified the following types of language in the text:
Sexual swearwords
Mild swearwords
Potential blasphemy
In addition to the text, the "Producer's Copy" of the Script includes the following
:
A list of the required properties
A list of the suggested songs
Costume notes
Style
:
Musical play set in a high school (or other form of secondary education establishment). Contains mild swearing.
Synopsis
:
Lou Harris is trying to cope with his Dad walking out and has buried himself in the music collection he left behind. His friends want him to get a grip, but when he does shape up, they do'nt like the person he becomes. Can he find the right balance?
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