DEBT-THE MU$ICAL..Everything you need to know!
Debt – The Mu$ical is a 90 minute musical-revue that explores the chaos, confusion… and comedy… of dealing with money and debt in the modern world. A biting satire that dares to go where no musical has gone before - Bankruptcy Court!
*Video Clips: *These are from a workshop production, with the actors reading scripts. Here are two songs:
"GO POSTAL"
Quickest download: Right click, "save target as", save to your desktop and play from there!
THE STORY SO FAR...
A showcase production of Debt-The Mu$ical wowed audiences for the first time at the Vancouver International Comedy Festival. The full version is now available for producers.
World Premier: the creators of Debt - The Mu$ical are working very closely with the Firehall Arts Centre, Vancouver to get a production up and running in the next couple of seasons.
Read: The first review from those humble beginnings of the show:
Vancouver Sun Review
THE OTHER PEOPLE IN 'DEBT'...
Todd Butler – Songs
Is a completely self-taught, highly original guitarist and songwriter whose mastery of satire has helped him become recognized as one of Canada's funniest performers.
He has the record for 'most guest performances' on CBC's radio’s 'Madly Off In All Directions' (Which he has also hosted) and recently shot segments featuring his crazy satire for CBC TV's 'This Hour Has 22 Minutes.' Butler is also a master 'MC' and has hosted many Festival Main Stages.
His favourite gigs include the Halifax International Buskers Festival, where he was awarded the 'People's Choice' award and The Vancouver International Comedy Festival. Todd is also recipient of the PMIA Award for Comedy Song-Writing. Sometimes his comedic skills have overshadowed his stunning abilities as a guitarist. Now a much sort after studio musician as well, Todd plays guitar outside "the box" and revels in experimentation and improvisation when soloing.
"Debt" AUDIO DOWNLOADS: Hear Todd sings songs from the show -
Download tip? Same as above: Right click, "save target as", save to your desktop and play from there...you knew that already!Find out more about Todd at www.toddbutler.com
Vince R. Ditrich - Associate Producer
Vince is perhaps most well known as the man behind the drums with the internationally acclaimed SPIRIT OF THE WEST. But, he has also played with such musical icons as Long John Baldry and Bachman Turner Overdrive. Amongst many others – he has he has also appeared on albums by Paul Hyde, Doug and the Slugs and Oscar Lopez. He is currently at work on a much anticipated solo album.
A VERY busy music producer and manager in his own right, Vince heads up Vince Ditrich Artist Management and Production, mentoring such impressive up-and-comers as House of Doc.
Find out more about Vince at www.vincesynch.com
*Performers IN VIDEO: Katey Wright, Andy Toth, Peter Jorgensen,Marjorie Malpass,Tom Pickett, Mike Stack, Damian Rumph. Todd Butler, Guitar. Vince Ditrich, Drums
SCRIPT: Click here for sample scenes from the show!
For information on how to book DEBT-THE MU$ICAL: leslie@lesliemildiner.com