Gel Senior Version

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Gel (Youth Theater Musical)

Gel (Youth Theater Musical)

"Sooooo cool!"

Christine Z - Cornwall Park District School - Cornwall

Slicker Than Grease!
• 25 speaking roles plus cameos.
• Unlimited chorus parts.
• Easy to stage. Easy to costume.
• Band Parts Available.
• Backing Track CD.
• No fuss props.
• Age range - Key Stages 3 / 4 and 16 + Production. (11 - 18 years)
• Duration - Two Hours.

Composer(s) Malcolm Sircom
Age Guide 11 - 18 years
Show Duration 1 hour 45 minutes


The Meadowlands Youth Theatre are putting on their latest show. Besides the usual teenage problems - observed with amusement by the younger members - they have to contend with the pressures of rehearsing and the unwelcome attentions of a street gang who do their best to wreck all their efforts.

The compelling rock score, which includes some beautiful ballads, is matched by a sharp and funny script. There is plenty of scope for actors of all ages, for as well as the teenagers and the younger group there is a variety of well observed adult roles, resulting in over 50 parts, equally split male/female. Like all good musicals, it switches seamlessly from drama to comedy, to lighter moments, and has a powerful, feel-good ending.

Another attractive aspect of GEL is that the script encourages the teenagers to adapt their dialogue into their own teenspeak, in a Rehearsal Workshop situation. Likewise, a couple of physical sequences are left blank in the score, as an option for similar contributions from pupils in the Music/Music Technology departments.

Gel is a superb example of theatre at its best - the ultimate team effort, yet challenging and rewarding for every individual involved in its production. The CD of backing tracks is a must for rehearsal and / or performance. Band parts are also available.

As the finale says, YOU NEED GEL!

 

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Adults

Male
ANDREW MORTON, the Youth Group’s Director (Could be female with name changed to ANDREA)
P.C. BAXTER
MR WENG, the Martial Arts instructor. (Or name corresponding to the nationality of the actor)

Female
SUE, the Choreographer
MRS FLETCHER, the Refreshments Lady
W.P.C. ANGIE MORRISON
Either Sex
CHRIS, the Musical Director.

The Youth Group

Male
NICK
DARREN
MICHAEL
RICHARD
WILLIAM
KIEREN

Female
KAREN
ANNE
EMILY
DEBBIE
MOLLY
TRACEY

Either Sex
THE NARRATOR

 

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Malcolm Sircom

Malcolm read music at Cambridge University before entering the theatre as a Musical Director. Probably the highlight of his career was a 4 year world tour of the 'Rocky Horror Show'. At the same time he honed in his writing skills with a series of Pantomimes and Children's musicals, which were performed professionally all over the country including his hit 'Mr Men Musical' in London's West End.

He started writing schools musicals with 'Ebenezer', which coincided with the launching of Musicline. Since then his many follow-ups were so successful worldwide that they enabled him to retire from the theatre to concentrate solely on this aspect of his talents.

His major hobbies were bridge, cricket, and writing musicals for schools ! People often asked him if he was a teacher, as his shows have such a rapport with children. He answered, "No - just an entertainer pure and simple, backed by the experience of years in the professional theatre."

 

Click the "Script & Songs" tab to read the script, look at the score and listen to the songs.

Customer Reviews

Top notch...

This show was top notch. It was spectacular, really it was. Simply amazing. It was my dream come true to be in this production. YOU AIN'T NOTHIN WITHOUT GEL!
Review by Laurmanda - Cast Member

Such a good musical

This delivered great credit from a wide audience. Congratulations on such a good musical
Review by Farringdon CSC.

Sooooo cool!

Gel is soooo cool. We performed the production at my school (Cornwall Park District School) in 2006 and I played the part Deidre in the Girl Gang (the leader).Now I really wish I could relive it cause it was so fun.
Review by Christine Z - Cast Member.

This is the best play I have ever done.

This is the best play I have ever done and i am a proffesional actoress and I love it. CHOSE THIS PLAY IF U HAVE A LOVEY DOVEY GROUP!!!!
Review by Very Ambitious Cast Member -St. Minver School - Cornwall.

I loved it.

I was amazed how good it really was.

I played the part Debbie and at first I had my doubts but when it come to the night I was amazed how good it really was, It was funny and fun to do I would love to do it again!
Review by Jenna - Cast Member.

Gel is great i loved it!

Gel is great i loved it! everyone in my school that watched it and all the parents that watched it loved to. Now its gone round town sayin it was great!!!!
Review by Gemma - Cast Member.

Wow!

It's really fun learning all the cool songs! Wow!
Review by Catty - Cast Member - Bentley Heath School - West Midlands.

Beautiful, Fantastic.

This was the greatest most fantastic production ever!!
Review by Class Teacher - The Highway Primary School - Orpington - Kent

I would definitely recommend this play to schools.

We did this play at our summer school this year and it was amazing.
Me and my friends also recorded the soundtrack and the songs in the play are amazing. I would definitely recommend this play to schools. It's such a good play that gets everyone involved.
Review by Shannon Thompson - Summer School Peterborough

Good.

Loved this musical, really enjoyed it :)
Review by Lucy, ysgol merllyn bagillt

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MP3 Samples

MP3 Samples are 30-second audio clips taken from the songs of the show. Click each song title below to play each song.

Song Title

Trouble

Forward To The Past

You Are My Song

These samples have been compressed and do not represent the quality of the final product.

PDF Samples

PDF Samples are the first 10 pages of either the script, the score or any other written material relevant to the show. Click the links below to view the sample PDFs

Sample Script

Sample Score

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Downloads

Instant Downloads allow you to pay online with a Credit/Debit Card and instantly download your materials as PDFs and/or MP3s.

 

Product Name Price Qty
PDF Score £9.00
PDF Script £8.00
MP3 Backing Tracks £11.00

Posted

The traditional means of getting your items. Most of our works are ring bound books and CDs with music on.

 

Product Name Price Qty
Score £12.00
Script £11.00
CD of Backing Tracks £12.00
Pack of 5 Scripts £42.00
Pack of 10 Scripts £75.00

Copying Licence

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Copying Licence Price Quantity
£50.00

Performing Licence

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A performing licence is required for each performance.

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Price per performance Number of performances.
£55.00

Video Licence

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There is no royalty payable on each copy sold.

HOWEVER, if you order a Performing Licence AND a Copying Licence at the SAME TIME the Video Licence will be given to you automatically FREE OF CHARGE and there will be no need to fill in the Video Licence "Qty." box.

Video Licence Price Quantity
£50.00

Downloadable Band Parts

Saves time, saves money, saves hassle.

 

Product Name Price Qty
There are currently no Downloadable Band Parts available.

Posted Band Parts

 

Product Name Price Qty
Bass £8.00
Clarinets £8.00
Flutes 1 & 2 £8.00
Guitar £8.00
Second Keyboard/Synth £8.00
Saxophone £8.00
Trombone £8.00
Trumpets £8.00
Drums £8.00

 

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