Fairways
For Producers/Directors

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The Story

Told through 18 new songs, including "New Shoe Soft Shoe," "Practice Range Rap," and "Leader Board Blues," FAIRWAYS is the witty and sophisticated story of two people learning not only the game of golf, but also the life lessons it teaches. Sam is trying to learn the basics from Byron, his father, in order to play in his first business match; Kathy is learning so that she can play the mother-daughter tournament and help her mother settle an old rivalry with Nancy. The Pro and the Caddie offer helpful practice tips and observations, but these don't prepare Sam or Kathy for the challenges they face on the course. Sam has a lucky shot that impresses his boss, while Kathy's honesty costs her the tourney, but wins her the attention (and love) of Sam.

The Cast (14, includes one non-singing male)

Three women, early to late twenties
One man, mid-twenties to mid-thirties
One man, any age
Five men, forties or older
Three women, forties or older

Three solo songs: one young man, one middle-aged man, one young woman

Run Time

Act One = 50 minutes
Act Two = 40 minutes

The Pit/Score

Scored for two to seven instruments
Transpositions available
MIDI and sound-track accompaniment available

The Set

A single, simple set can be used; just so it is green and brightly lit!

Costumes

Readily available; "country club casual"

Props

Golf clubs, a few golf bags, a bucket or two of balls, walking sticks, a couple of round stones, a serving cart with snack food (candy bars, chips), spare hats, rack of "new" clothes and shoes

Choreography

Simple to advanced

Audience

An "old-fashioned musical" with unique subject matter and a modern twist: includes beautiful ballads and duets (mother-daughter, father-son, girl-boy, husband-wife), as well as a chorus line, a rap, a classic blues tune, and a rock-and-roll number

Marketing Hooks

For summer/resort area performances: "It's about golf!"
For winter performances: "It's sunshine and green grass, truly a feel-good musical!"
For elder golfers: "A charming show for Sunday afternoons - better than televised     tournaments!"
For wives who have to drag their husbands to the theatre: "It's about golf!"
For all theatre-goers: "As much fun as Pump Boys!"
For golfers: "It's about golf!"

Fundraising - underwriting/sponsorships/advertising opportunities from ...

Local country clubs, golf courses, resorts
Pro shops, sports stores, apparel shops
Banks, law firms, stock brokers, and other industries with a high percentage of golfers
Local manufacturers - "the company picnic in winter"
Individuals - "foursomes" - local champions
Logoed, golf-related merchandise for sale or premium use (available for license)

Steel Beam Theatre World Premiere

Twelve performances, February 24-March 19, 2006 (79 seats)
February 24-25, 2006 $50 benefit ticket - 95% sold
Last six performances - SRO
Overall - 95% attendance at $25/ticket

 

To order a sample script and score or licensing information, contact us.