All About the Show
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Interview with Janelle Paris
Synopsis
Welcome to a beautiful, small town where nothing exciting ever happens—until a strange, ancient book is discovered. When a curious local reads aloud from its pages, the town is suddenly overrun by every classic horror creature imaginable: zombies, vampires, swamp monsters, killer clowns, and more. While chaos ensues, a masked killer is on the loose, causing more mayhem and fear.
As terror spreads, a mismatched group of teens and townsfolk must band together to survive. Their only guidance comes from the mysterious librarian who delivers eerie and poetic riddles hinting at how the curse might be undone. Tension rises, suspicions grow, and alliances shift as the survivors race to interpret the clues before the creatures close in.
In the center of the chaos is an unexpected Final Girl whose balance, bravery, and emotionally charged music prove crucial as the group confronts the horrors unleashed upon them.
A blend of camp, comedy, suspense, and heartfelt moments, Horror Trope: The Musical celebrates the beloved clichés of the genre while turning them into a high-energy theatrical adventure filled with monsters, mystery, and musical mayhem.
Characters
TEEN LEADS
*note: the teens should be intentionally played by actors in their 20s-30s in reference to the trope of teens in 90s horror movies being portrayed by older actors.
Samantha “Sam” Summers
Claire James
Allison “Al” Prescott
Ronnie Simon
Ethan Summers
Melvin “Vinny” Tyler
THE OTHER LEADS
Librarian (35-45)
Professor (35-45)
Sheriff Jones (50-70)
Deputy Danny (20s-30s)
SUPPORTING
Alley Girl
Granny
Chelsea - Screaming bonfire girl
Stoner Delivery Guy
The Canadians (Roger and Chuck)
The Rednecks (Bo, Cletus, and Earl Ray)
Drack
Count O
Masked killer/Dark Figure
Creepy Little Girl
TROPES/OTHERS/ENSEMBLE
*All of these roles are flexible in the number of actors cast and can be sized accordingly to accommodate a larger ensemble.
*The ensemble will play multiple roles as suitable for casting
Townspeople
Bonfire Teens
Zombies
Vampires
Drack’s brides
Asshole bonfire guys
Killer Clowns
Swamp Creature
Songs
ACT 1
- “Secrets of the Night” - Company
- “Cry For Help” - Alley Girl
- "This is a Beautiful Town” - Company
- "Just A Little Curl" - Claire and Allison
- "Just A Little Curl - Reprise" - Sam, Claire, and Allison
- "Beautiful Girl” - Ronnie
- “Things Are Getting Creepy Tango” - Sheriff Jones, Deputy Danny, Company
- “Strangers in the Moonlight” - Ronnie and Sam
- “Night Movers” - Sam, Ronnie, Company
- “Encounters” - Teens, Company
- “Exposition Dump” - Librarian, Company
- “Shhh!” - Librarian, Company
- “When the Shadows Came to Town” - Professor
ACT 2
- “Memories - Sam, Ronnie, Company
- “The Haunted House” - Sam, Librarian, Teens, Deputy, Sheriff, Professor, Company
- “Love in a Time of Zombies” - Claire
- “Rising Suspicions” - Sheriff Jones, Deputy Danny
- “The Night is Ours” - Drack's, Brides, Company
- “The Discovery of the Mask” - Sam
- “My Brain’s Gonna Take A Shit” - Ronnie
- “Not Over” - Ethan
- “Under My Skin” - Librarian
- “Beasts Among Them” - Deputy Danny
- “Bite Me” - Allison
- “Read It Chant” - Company
- “Beautiful Girl - Reprise” - Ronnie
- “The Town That Overcame” - Company