8 episodes
MONOTONY: The Musical Sarah Luery, Jared Chance Taylor
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4.9 • 19 Ratings
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MONOTONY is a new full length musical featuring 25 original songs that has been adapted into 7 podcast episodes. Book and lyrics by Sarah Luery. Music by Jared Chance Taylor. Available in podcast feeds April 15, 2020.
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This Monotony Will Be The Death Of Me
Herbert breaks down. Marnee meddles. Theo has had it.
Songs:
1. Death Of Me [Herbert Handler III, Marnee McDougal, Ensemble]
2. The Son You Need [Theo McGiver]
3. The Accountants' Dance [Mr. McGiver, Frank Collins, Herbert Handler III, Ensemble]
Starring:
ALDEN BETTENCOURT as Herbert Handler III
JON GIBSON as Theo McGiver
KELSEY ANN SUTTON as Marnee McDougal
TOD MACOFSKY as Mr. McGiver & The Bear
DAVID CASTILLO as Frank Collins
EVAN ALLGOOD as Thomas
Ensemble vocals by JARED CHANCE TAYLOR
Book and Lyrics by SARAH LUERY
Music by JARED CHANCE TAYLOR
Dramaturgical Work by KATHLEEN COOMBS
Art by KAREN SORI
This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement. -
I'm Late!
Herbert is late. Marnee schemes. Theo takes a chance.
Songs:
4. I'm Late! [Herbert Handler III]
5. Woe Is Me [Herbert Handler III]
6. Honey Song [Herbert Handler III]
7. Everything Is Different Now [Herbert Handler III, Theo McGiver]
Starring:
ALDEN BETTENCOURT as Herbert Handler III
JON GIBSON as Theo McGiver
KELSEY ANN SUTTON as Marnee McDougal
TOD MACOFSKY as Mr. McGiver & The Bear
AHAMED WEINBERG as Herbert Handler Sr.
Book and Lyrics by SARAH LUERY
Music by JARED CHANCE TAYLOR
Dramaturgical Work by KATHLEEN COOMBS
Art by KAREN SORI
This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement. -
The Boy Holding The Racket
Marnee laments. Herbert falls. Theo falls harder.
Songs:
8. Strong Girl [Marnee McDougal, Ms. McDougal]
9. Tennis Song [Herbert Handler III, Theo McGiver]
10. I'm Late! (Reprise 1) [Marnee McDougal]
11. I'm Late! (Reprise 2) [Herbert Handler III, Theo McGiver]
12. I'm Late! (Reprise 3) [Mr. McGiver]
13. I'm Late! (Reprise 4) [Herbert Handler III]
Starring:
ALDEN BETTENCOURT as Herbert Handler III
JON GIBSON as Theo McGiver
KELSEY ANN SUTTON as Marnee McDougal
TOD MACOFSKY as Mr. McGiver & The Bear
ALIXANDREE ANTOINE as Ms. McDougal
DAVID CASTILLO as Frank Collins
AHAMED WEINBERG as Herbert Handler Sr.
Book and Lyrics by SARAH LUERY
Music by JARED CHANCE TAYLOR
Dramaturgical Work by KATHLEEN COOMBS
Art by KAREN SORI
This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement. -
Born To Be Free!
Herbert processes. Marnee is smitten. Theo miscounts.
Songs:
14. Death Of Me (Part II) [Herbert Handler III]
15. Born To Be Free! [Herbert Handler III, Frank Collins, Marnee McDougal, Mr. McGiver, Ensemble Vocals]
16. Like Peanut Butter and Jelly [Herbert Handler III, Theo McGiver]
Starring:
ALDEN BETTENCOURT as Herbert Handler III
JON GIBSON as Theo McGiver
KELSEY ANN SUTTON as Marnee McDougal
TOD MACOFSKY as Mr. McGiver & The Bear
DAVID CASTILLO as Frank Collins & Trey
AHAMED WEINBERG as Bode
PAT REGAN as Deacon
KAREN TRACHTENBERG as Lucinda
Ensemble Vocals by JARED CHANCE TAYLOR
Book and Lyrics by SARAH LUERY
Music by JARED CHANCE TAYLOR
Dramaturgical Work by KATHLEEN COOMBS
Art by KAREN SORI
This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement. -
Stick To The Brain
Theo celebrates. Marnee finds herself. Herbert is conflicted.
Songs:
17. 5 to 9 [Deacon, Trey, Bode, Marnee McDougal, Herbert Handler III]
18. Stick To The Brain [Herbert Handler III, Herbert Handler Sr., The Bear]
19. It's A Sign [Herbert Handler III, Theo McGiver]
Starring:
ALDEN BETTENCOURT as Herbert Handler III
JON GIBSON as Theo McGiver
KELSEY ANN SUTTON as Marnee McDougal
TOD MACOFSKY as The Bear
AHAMED WEINBERG as Bode & Herbert Handler Sr.
DAVID CASTILLO as Trey
PAT REGAN as Deacon
Book and Lyrics by SARAH LUERY
Music by JARED CHANCE TAYLOR
Dramaturgical Work by KATHLEEN COOMBS
Art by KAREN SORI
This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement. -
It's A Great Day To Be A Hero
Theo is distraught. Marnee is uprooted. Herbert has a plan.
Songs:
20. It's A Great Day To Be A Hero [Theo McGiver, Ensemble Vocals]
Starring:
ALDEN BETTENCOURT as Herbert Handler III
JON GIBSON as Theo McGiver
KELSEY ANN SUTTON as Marnee McDougal
TOD MACOFSKY as The Bear & Mr. McGiver
ALIXANDREE ANTOINE as Ms. McDougal & Kyle
DAVID CASTILLO as Frank Collins
AHAMED WEINBERG as Bode
KAREN TRACHTENBERG as Lucinda
EVAN ALLGOOD as Audience One
PAT REGAN as Audience Two
Ensemble Vocals by JARED CHANCE TAYLOR
Book and Lyrics by SARAH LUERY
Music by JARED CHANCE TAYLOR
Dramaturgical Work by KATHLEEN COOMBS
Art by KAREN SORI
This podcast was recorded under a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement.
Customer Reviews
Fantastic!
A musical on Podcast? As a professional musician who regularly works long runs of broadway shows, you would be amazed at how many musicals I have performed 90 times yet have never actually "seen" performed due to the orchestra being in the pit or off stage. Sitting and listening to the same thing 8-9 times a week for months on end makes one uniquely qualified to be able to judge the quality of a show just by listening to it. You quickly realize that if any of the core aspects(writing, music, etc) are lacking, it doesn't matter what the set looks like, or what big name actors you have, things will get rather… monotonous.
That said, "MONOTONY: The Musical" has fantastic writing, compelling characters, and wonderful music that is beautifully sung by a talented cast. Thank you for this unique experience of a musical on podcast and I can't think of a better review as a theatre musician than to say "I wouldn’t mind hearing this show 8-9 times a week for months on end!” Bravo to all!
Witty, Hilarious, and Fun!
One episode in and loving this so much! A humorously compelling narrative interspersed with catchy songs that have an understated beauty. Can't wait to see where the characters evolve from here. My family will definitely be tuning in for episodes 2-7. What a perfect antidote to our current melancholy.
Perfect!
What a fabulous escape during this time of global monotony! Witty, charming, playful yet thought provoking all in one! Tackles so many societal issues in a masterful way. And the attention to detail is fabulous ! I mean, how genius to launch a musical about an accountant on Tax Day! Ha! Brilliant !!!