RAGE is currently in development and seeking producing partners for staging and further development in the UK.
About RAGE
A powerful, newly developed musical set over a single night in a bar in a costal town as a relentless storm rages outside — and within. As people rush in to seek shelter, they bring with them not only the rain but their frustrations, fears, and fragile hopes.
What unfolds is a visceral collision of lives, reflecting the world we live in with raw intensity and unexpected humour.
RAGE is a musical that confronts the raw intensity and catharsis of lives intersecting on one tumultuous night. It speaks directly to anyone who has ever felt unheard, unseen, or overwhelmed by the noise of the world.
Audio excerpts
- Demo material, for tone and atmosphere » Link (YouTube)
Key Production Points
- Dark comedy / contemporary musical drama
- Character-led, intimate contemporary theatre
- Musical styles: rock, blues, pop and jazz
- Designed for a budget-conscious production team
- Single, flexible stage setting with integrated video screen
- 11 principal roles, with optional ensemble
- Contemporary, everyday costume design
- Optional live band
- Approx. 2 hours runtime, including one interval
- Book & lyrics: Alexander G. Johnson
- Music: Demo recordings developed for this project
- Project lead: Gabriele Ruttloff-Bauer
- In 2009, an early iteration of this story was staged regionally in Switzerland under the title STORM. The production played 15 performances and provided valuable insights into the theatrical potential of the material.
