Full-length musical
3 women, 3 men
Anita Bryant always knew that she was destined for greatness. So did Tommy, her biggest young fan, who, like Anita, was searching for himself. As Anita reinvented herself as a beauty queen, a singer, a spokeswoman, a professional homemaker, and a cultural crusader, Tommy grew up and discovered his sexuality and his political voice. When they find themselves on opposite sides of the same battle, Tommy and Anita’s journeys of self-discovery collide with a single pie to the face.
Written in the inaugural Ars Nova Uncharted musical theatre writers’ group, curated by Kent Nicholson. Developed at the 2013 Weston Playhouse Writers Retreat, Two River Theater.
3 women, 3 men
Anita Bryant always knew that she was destined for greatness. So did Tommy, her biggest young fan, who, like Anita, was searching for himself. As Anita reinvented herself as a beauty queen, a singer, a spokeswoman, a professional homemaker, and a cultural crusader, Tommy grew up and discovered his sexuality and his political voice. When they find themselves on opposite sides of the same battle, Tommy and Anita’s journeys of self-discovery collide with a single pie to the face.
Written in the inaugural Ars Nova Uncharted musical theatre writers’ group, curated by Kent Nicholson. Developed at the 2013 Weston Playhouse Writers Retreat, Two River Theater.
2018 Diversionary Theatre World Premiere (Photos by Simpatika) See more.
(Formerly known as PIED! and I Love You, Anita Bryant.)
Development History:
Development History:
- 2018 World Premiere Production, Diversionary Theatre (San Diego, CA)
Matt Morrow, director / Patrick Marion, music director
Featuring Steve Gouveia, Sam Heldt, Allison Spratt Pearce, Lauren King Thompson, Shaun Tuazon, Marci Anne Wuebben. - 2016 NAMT Festival of New Musicals
Michael Berresse, director / Rich Silverstein, music director
Featuring Robert Ariza, Sam Heldt, Eric William Morris, Brynn O’Malley, Dana Steingold, Pearl Sun - 2015 Concert Production, Polyphone Festival, University of the Arts (Philadelphia, PA)
Benjamine Kamine, director / Christopher Tolomeo, music director
Featuring Marcus Briddell, Bryce Crandall, Patrick Henkel, Katie Markey, Elexis Morton, Matthew Oster, Hannah Parke, Cody Swanson, Jackson Teeley, Bianca Teresi, Carrie Thorwarth - 2014 Reading, Ars Nova OutLoud
Portia Krieger, director / Andrew Resnick, music director
Featuring Max Chernin, Sam Heldt, Greg Hildreth, Victoria Huston-Elem, Julia Mattison, Brad Standley, Dana Steingold - 2013 Concert, Ars Nova Uncharted
Benjamine Kamine, director / Rich Silverstein, music director
Featuring Ally Bonino, Max Chernin, Sam Heldt, Andrew Kober, Amy Linden, Michael Marcotte, Emily Walton - 2013 Reading, The Bats
Benjamin Kamine, director / Rich Silverstein, music director
Featuring Jaspal Binning, Lauren Hayes, Marlowe Holden, Brett Hunter, Kerry Ipema, Christine Lee, Evan Maltby, Sean McIntyre, Will Turner