The Merry Go Round is a new musical, soon to be produced in Perth.
For those of you who had previously seen the script - Please Note!! It's had a major overhaul and is a much more rounded story.
Alan is suffering from depression following a few ups & downs in his life. He meets a number of other people at a 'therapy group' and together, they chart a course through pain, death, life, love and healing.
Just so you know, the show is not 'Rent-y' - I wanted it to be positive and upbeat - It's more classic musical genre, boy gets girl, big show numbers, a duet with the devil, that kind of thing....!!
It's supposed to be a fun show - however considering the subject matter, there are by necessity a few dark moments.
Proceeds from the production will be channelled back into the mental health community, and the project has the support of both Stirling Theatre and the Rotary Club of Hillarys.
The musical is to be workshopped at Stirling Theatre on Saturday 24 October at 2:30pm, with a further workshop on Saturday 14 November, should it be required.
I would LOVE anyone who would like to be involved to come along.
Please let me know if you wish to attend, and I'll email you a copy of the script, and the music completed to date, so you will have opportunity prior to the workshop to familiarise yourself with the script etc.
The more the merrier, of course, and a magnificent opportunity to be part of something that is going to be so much bigger than just another play...!!