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  • 1.  The Burnt Part Boys

    Posted 06-05-2020 10:34
    Has anyone seen or produced this musical? Do you have any suggestions or insights?

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    Christina Vincent
    Director of Theatre
    The Woodhall School
    Bethlehem, CT
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  • 2.  RE: The Burnt Part Boys

    Posted 06-05-2020 22:08

    Yes!

    I saw it in the basement of a library when it was still in development, and later bought the cast recording when it was playing in NYC. I've been keeping an eye on the work Tysen and Miller ever since. I liked the original more than their eventual draft, but I still think it's a terrific show. It's male-heavy, and a very small cast, otherwise I would've produced it by now. (it's always in my back pocket as a "someday...") Still, the production can cast a spell, and the story's coming of-age story and emotional resonance is undeniable. Since I saw it in development, the production values were very simple--wooden ladders, chairs, barrels and some planks--but thematic and characters were front and center, and it didn't need giant spectacle. It was a magical evening in the theater that I still think about sometimes.

    Go for it!



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    Meg O'Connor
    oconnormainstage.com
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  • 3.  RE: The Burnt Part Boys

    Posted 06-10-2020 15:27
    Meg, thanks! Have you (or anyone reading) worked on an MTI show recently? What was your experience like?

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    Christina Vincent
    Director of Theatre
    The Woodhall School
    Bethlehem, CT
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  • 4.  RE: The Burnt Part Boys

    Posted 06-14-2020 16:25

    My experience with MTI has always been very positive.

    Good Luck!



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    Meg O'Connor
    The Masters School
    Dobbs Ferry, NY
    oconnormainstage.com
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  • 5.  RE: The Burnt Part Boys

    Posted 06-15-2020 09:00
    Have produced many MTI shows. Always awesome.


    Mr. William Myatt
    PVHS Director of Theatre
    PVHS Theatre, Speech, English Instructor
    Scott Comm. Coll. Adjunct Instructor
    Educ. Theatre Assoc. Halls of Fame (Iowa & International)
    Pleasant Valley High School
    604 Belmont Road
    Bettendorf, IA  52722
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  • 6.  RE: The Burnt Part Boys

    Posted 06-16-2020 11:29
    I saw this show off-Broadway and listen to the music frequently. The writers are wonderful and often able to skype, zoom, or face-time with those doing their works - they're willing to help out any way they can. They are fantastic people! Love Miller & Tysen shows! This show, Fugitive Songs, Tuck Everlasting, and the new Dreamland are all terrific.

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    Kate Lindsay
    Salina KS
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