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CHRONIC MALCONTENTS the Musical
Synopsis
In CHRONIC MALCONTENTS, a woman seeks refuge from her demonic boss in an unused conference room and discovers a man who she fired is living in the supply room next door. When a free-range geek wanders in, chaos and intrigue follow. As they're trapped by a bomb scare they plot to take the company down with the aid of an evil AI. Adult humor, improv, and audience participation are featured.
Cast
Woman 30+ HR mgr, any ethnicity, hates her job, Mezzo
Man 40+, middle manager, any ethnicity, laid off by Woman, Baritenor
Geek 20+, computer nerd, any gender and ethnicity, furtive, wants to be a DJ, Tenor
Receptionist (optional) 20+ any gender/ethnicity, omniscient, pre-interviews audience, on their way into the venue, sits near the audience and comments on the action, interacts with audience, any vocal range
Janet Female, any age and ethnicity, she's the WOMAN's hateful boss, VO only and can be performed by the stage manager offstage, non singing role
Fire Marshall Chosen at random from the audience
Music
Music & lyrics by Curtis Powell
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY (live recording) A woman from HR is put on hold by her boss and sings along with the hold music.
CORPORATELY CULTURED (live recording) Three disgruntled employees make fun of "corporate talk" accompanied by vintage office muzak.
BRINGING THE DILDOS DOWN (live recording) Plotting to take down the company, three employees make up a song using office equipment and iPad loops.
Production Notes
CHRONIC MALCONTENTS is a constant work in progress. Originally produced at Endpoint Theatre in Chicago, it can be molded by the actors through improvised dialogue, interactions with the audience, and music making with things you'd find in a typical office. No pit orchestra, the sound design and music are all created and/or recorded! Projections also available.