hardcore
West Virginia
book music and lyrics by Mike Pettry
ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop participant with Stephen Schwartz
ASCAP Foundation Harold Adamson Lyric Award recipient
Three high school seniors try to escape their West Virginia roots by making a short film, but are soon seduced by the idea of starting a porno production company. For a small fee, locals get to act in pornos that the kids write, film, and produce. They get to refine their filmmaking skills and save money for college, but find themselves growing up much too fast.
Featuring:
Alex Brightman (Beetlejuice, School of Rock, Documentary Now! (Original Cast Album: Co-op))
Hannah Elless (Hadestown, Godspell)
F. Michael Haynie (Wicked, Dogfight)
Lindsay Mendez (Carousel (Tony Award), Dogfight, Godspell, Wicked)
Lorinda Lisitza (Triumphant Baby, The Joe Iconis Christmas Spectacular)
Jason “Sweet Tooth” Williams (Be More Chill, Bloodsong of Love)