Monster makers / book, music & lyrics by Stephen Dolginoff.
| Author/creator | Dolginoff, Stephen author, composer (expression), lyricist. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | [New York] : Samuel French, [2015] |
| Copyright Date | ©2015 |
| Description | 92 pages ; 20 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Uniform title | Monster makers (Libretto) |
| Series | Samuel French acting edition Samuel French acting edition. ^A1279022 |
| Contents | Opening -- Sacrifice my vision -- The night we filmed your death -- Out for blood -- Reprise: Sacrifice my vision -- Creating a monster -- Reprise: Creating a monster -- I want it my way -- Take the world by storm -- Never let the perfect be the enemy of the good -- Nail in the coffin -- Horror fan -- Reprise: Nail in the coffin -- Finale. |
| Abstract | A musical triple-feature inspired by three monstrously true, behind-the-scenes tales of the most famous monster movies in cinema history! In 1920s Germany, director F.W. Murnau fears he may lose a lawsuit brought by the estate of Bram Stoker over his silent vampire film Nosferatu, which is suspiciously similar to Dracula. Will all of the prints be destroyed? In 1930s Hollywood, make-up man Jack Pierce works carefully to create the defining look for Frankenstein's monster while trying to meet the demands of the studio. Will he get the credit he deserves? In 1970s England, actor Peter Cushing hopes to be able to finish the final British sequels to Frankenstein and Dracula before outside forces threaten to get in the way. Will his horror fans be disappointed? Will all of these men triumph while fighting for their art against the various demons they must face? As these famous monster makers each discover - sometimes real life can be even more frightening than the movies! |
| General note | Musical / 4m, 1f / unit set. First presented as a concert version at the Daryl Roth Theatre/D-Lounge in New York City on June 22, 2015. |
| Genre/form | Librettos. |
| ISBN | 057370466X |
| ISBN | 9780573704666 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music | Music Stacks | ML50.D66 M66 2015 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |