A Shelter in Our Car
Book and Lyrics by Sophie Jaff
Music by Robert L. Wilson III
Based on the book by Monica Gunning
Directed and choreographed by Rajendra Ramoon Maharaj
Production Details
- Musical
- Performed with 6 actors (3 females/3 males)
- Total characters: 13 characters + Ensemble
- Run Time: 60 Minutes
- Year(s) Produced: 2007
Target Audience
Best for Ages: 5–9 years old
Synopsis
Following the death of her father, 11-year-old Zettie and her mother find themselves evicted from their 184th Street apartment. While Mama — a nurse back in Jamaica — studies to get a New York license, they sleep in their car, washing up in park restrooms.
Reviews
“The current offering is unsophisticated yet endearing, with a heartwarming tug at the end.” – Variety
Rental Package Includes
- Shareable PDF of script
- Shareable PDF of the score
Instruments Used In Original Production
- Electric Piano – (warm grand)
- Acoustic Piano
- Electric Piano – (Fender Rhodes)
- Marimba
- Electric Guitar
- Steel Drums
Production Photos
