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WILLIAM ELECTRIC BLACK
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below is a list of William Electric Black's plays - click on a Play Title for more information
Betty & the Belrays Cellphones Frankenstein: New Wave My Boyfriend Is A ZombieBetty & the Belrays
Synopsis:
imagines a '60s-era girl group who are white but who sing for a black record label.
nytheatre.com
nytheatre.com
Notes:
written by William electric Black; co-composed by Valerie Ghent
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Organisations:
Theater for the New City
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Music:
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Genre:
Musical
Parts:
Male: - Female: 7 Other: -
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Top of PageCellphones
Synopsis:
In these times of heightened security there are plenty of employment opportunities with the Department of Homeland Security. they open a booth in Central Park and eleven people turn up for an interview. Is this the only show in which you are asked to keep your mobile 'phones on??
Notes:
Music by William electric Black; lyrics by William electric Black; book by William electric Black
1st Produced:
Organisations:
La MaMa eTC
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Music:
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Genre:
Musical
Parts:
Male: 6 Female: 6 Other: -
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Top of PageFrankenstein: New Wave
Synopsis:
A Monster who looks like Truman Capote and a very close relationship between Doctor Frankenstein and Henry Clervel
Notes:
Music, lyrics and book by William Electric Black. Based on the novel "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
1st Produced:
Kraine Gallery Theatre, New York Sep 1985
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Genre:
Gay/Lesbian musical
Parts:
Male: - Female: - Other: -
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Top of PageMy Boyfriend Is A Zombie
Synopsis:
In William electric Black's newest musical, two guys are in love with the same girl. One's a monster and the other's a wise guy with quick fists. Who's gonna get to take her to the dance? Sounds like Oklahoma, doesn't it? Fooled ya, it's My Boyfriend Is a Zombie. the year is 1958 and the dance in question is the Springtown High School Halloween Hop. This time, the monster gets the girl. It's a rockin', boppin' family-friendly show.
- nytheatre.com
- nytheatre.com
Notes:
music by William electric Black And Gary Schreiner; book And lyrics by William electric Black
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Music:
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Genre:
Musical
Parts:
Male: 4 Female: 6 Other: -
Further Reference:
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