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Artwork by Helen Hill http://www.new-gallery-of-art.com/
My new musical The Tin Can has a total of 10 songs.
Below are two of my favorite ballads from the The Tin Can (in full) .
Sample songs from the entire musical are under Musical Synopsis Of Scenes.
I NEVER STOPPED LOVING YOU |
2. Performed by a female artist during the final credits of the movie version of The Tin Can. |
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Vocals, Lyrics & Music by Kathy Bee / Synchronized Tracks by Andre Mayeaux
The Tin Can is a new musical that explores the contrast between the Corporate World and the Homeless Street People. The story is about a homeless child (Peter AKA Penny), who models for an eccentric lonely, painter (Harry), who has been commissioned to paint a book cover for a successful publishing company. When the book is released, Peter/Penny is recognized by her mother and they are reunited.
However Harry is arrested for kidnapping. The story gets the attention of the media and book sales soar. Penny and her mother appear on a TV show, where the entire kidnapping story is unraveled.
This news frees Harry who reverts back to his hermit like ways, until he receives the “Tin Can” that contains a special note from Peter/Penny.
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THE TIN CAN SYNOPSIS
(IN MORE DETAIL)
The advertising firm of STEWART & GRAY assigned the new, corporate assistant manager, Dona Shatford the task to re-hire the eccentric, hermit-like, painter/artist Harry Duggin, who resides in the depressed ghetto, to paint a book cover for a new client.
Harry reluctantly accepts the position, on the condition that they find a certain magical “Tin Can” that appeared in one of his dreams. The quest for this the tin can sends Dona and Harry searching through back alleys and garbage cans, which leads them to a homeless boy named Peter Pan. Harry insists that Dona hire Peter to model for his painting, holding this special “Tin Can”. The deal is struck and Peter moves in with Harry. The two form an instant friendship.
Later that evening, alone in the living room, Peter takes off his hat and exposes her long hair. [The audience discovers that Peter is a girl named Penny.]
Months later, after the book is released, Penny’s mother recognizes her daughter on the cover of the book. Harry is arrested for kidnapping. Penny and her mother are reunited. (Mrs. Pandera sings) I NEVER STOPPED LOVING YOU
The news media have field-day frenzy. Book sales soar...while Harry sits alone is an isolated jail cell.
(Harry sings) SAD MUSIC IN MY HEAD
During an appearance on the TV talk show “WE KNOW IT ALL”, Penny and her mother discover the truth about her kidnapping. This new information frees Harry, who then reverts back to his hermit-like lifestyle until he receives a special message (delivered by Dona) from Penny in the “Tin Can”.
The musical play is 1:45 min. with a 15 min. intermission |
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THE TIN CAN CAST
DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARACTERS
(In order of appearance)
HOMELESS PEOPLE SHIFTLESS PEOPLE BOB BUD MARY MARK PETER/PENNY* BELL RINGING LADY SAXOPHONE PLAYER LADY WITH SHOPPING BAG STOREKEEPER POLICEMAN A POLICEMAN B MAIL PERSON (Man or woman) OFFICE PERSONEL MARSHA* DONA* MR. ARTHUR STEWART* HARRY* MRS. PANDERA* NEWS REPORTER CORRINE STAR GAIL MICHAEL* DIRECTOR TINA BOY A BOY B |
All ages, shabbily dressed, dirty looking Crooks, Ladies of The Evening, Thieves Elderly homeless man Young homeless man in a wheelchair Elderly homeless woman A homeless boy around 12 yrs. A homeless girl posing as a boy, around 10 yrs. tough kid Middle aged lady, eccentric type, has a bell and a Bible Accomplished Saxophone Player who’s done on his luck Young lady, snobbish and unkind Young man, Ambitious, proud man Middle aged, stern, in control Young man or woman, the partner, a follower Easy going, Light hearted Easy going Middle aged, mean, snooty, hateful, domineering Young, career minded, sophisticated, eager, sincere Older man, corporate boss, kind but stern, expects the best Young man, eccentric, emotional, kind, weird Young mother, poor, scared, persistent but kind Young man or woman, nosy, to the point Middle aged, wealthy, flamboyant, dazzling Young woman, to the point, refined (Stern voice from off stage) Young woman in early 20’s, brassy, trashy Young street kid An older street kid |
*Denotes a primary speaking or singing part.
*Click on the arrows to hear a sample of each song below.
ACT I
SCENE 1: |
On the streets in the dreary, shabby part of town. THE MEAN STREETS…….......Bob, Bud, Mary, Peter & Ensemble |
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SCENE 2: |
Inside the office of the advertising agency of “STEWART AND GRAY”. BUSY BUSY WORK………………..............Marsha
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SCENE 3: |
On the streets in the dreary part of town GOING NOWHERE…..Shopping Bag Lady, Peter & Ensemble |
SCENE 4: |
On the door step of the run-down apartment building. WOULDN’T YOU LIKE TO BE.........................Dona
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SCENE 5: |
On the streets in the dreary shabby part of town THE TIN CAN……………..………… Harry & Dona
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SCENE 6: |
In Harry’s apartment. IF I HAD A HOME…………………. Peter/Penny |
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.............................................ACT II
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SCENE 1: |
On the streets of the cleaned-up neighborhood. WOULDN’T YOU LIKE TO BE (REPRISE)………. Dona |
SCENE 2: |
In the offices of Stewart and Gray. TRY TO REPLACE ME……………................................ Marsha |
SCENE 3: |
On a busy sidewalk at a magazine stand. |
SCENE 4: |
Outside of Harry’s apartment. I NEVER STOPPED LOVING YOU………Mrs. Pendera & Peter/Penny
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SCENE 5: |
On a sidewalk outside of The Hampton Coffee House. |
SCENE 6: |
In the local jail cell. SAD MUSIC IN MY HEAD ……………………….. Harry
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SCENE 7: |
In the TV studio on the set of “WE KNOW IT ALL”. WE KNOW IT ALL (JINGLE)……………………….. TV Trio |
SCENE 8: |
On the streets in front of Harry’s apartment. THE TIN CAN (REPRISE) …………………………………………Harry |
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