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.
You won’t be able to resist the spoofy fun of REEFER MADNESS. The addictive and clever musical numbers range from big Broadway-style showstoppers to swing tunes like “Down at the Ol’ Five and Dime” and the Vegas-style “Listen to Jesus, Jimmy,” featuring J.C. Himself leading a chorus of showgirl angels. This dynamic show will go straight to your head!
REEFER MADNESS is a highly stylized and satirical political commentary. It contains adult humor, religious parody, and drug use, as well as suggested violence and sexual explicitness. It therefore may be inappropriate for younger performers and audiences.
To learn more about this show visit the official Reefer Madness website www.reefermadness.org
Cast Requirements: Principals: 4 men, 3 women, Featured: 1 Woman.
ENSEMBLE: Singing-dancing ensemble consisting of Reefer Zombies, Kids at the Five-and-Dime, Jungle Orgy dancers, Angels, and patriotic background chorus in the Star-Spangled finale.
COMMENTS
The principals double as other characters in some scenes
Set Requirements: REEFER MADNESS takes place in a small town in America in 1936.
Genre / Style: Musical Comedy, Political Themes
Rehearsal / Orchestral Material: Rehearsal Set (22 Books,1 Logo CD)
20 Libretto-Vocal Book
2 PIANO CONDUCTOR/KEYBOARD I
Orchestration (5 Books)
1 PIANO CONDUCTOR/KEYBOARD I
1 BASS GUITAR
1 ELECTRIC GUITAR
1 DRUMS
1 WOODWINDS (Alto Sax, Flute, Clarinet)
Libretto/Vocal 10 Pack
10 Libretto-Vocal Book
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, Little Mary Sunshine