Bat Boy: The Musical - Acting Edition
by Keythe Farley, Brian Flemming, Laurence O'Keefe
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Author: Brian Flemming, Keythe Farley, Laurence O'KeefeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-01-01
ISBN: 0822218348
Number of pages: 72
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
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Summary: 5 Stars
This script is for the off-Broadway production "Bat Boy: The Musical." The published script is very accurate compared to the version I have seen staged and to the soundtrack (which is available on CD). The main character, Bat Boy, comes, of course, from "The Weekly World News" where he is a running character (most lately seen assisting Marines in Iraq). Here he falls for a young girl and love prevails (sort of) over the protests of just about everyone.
The story is largely a comedy, but I think "tragi-comedy" is really more accurate. There are little jokes and puns everywhere in the script, and the songs are funny and well written. The show has one big shocker that most people won't see coming, so I won't spoil it, although it's a pretty grim little secret: not to fear though, the script is only 94 pages long, and is easily read in an hour, so your suspense won't last long.
This makes a good companion to the soundtrack or play, but if you can, the best option is to simply go see this production staged somewhere: when done well it is a wonderful (if quirky) little show!
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