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On Top of the World


Book, Lyrics, Music by Yuri Worontschak


Website: https://ontopoftheworld.com.au
Contact Email: yuri@yuri.com.au


On Top of the World is a musical about Tracy Clifford, a teenage surfer and marine biology prodigy from Australia. Awarded a scholarship to study at California State University, Tracy balances her academic pursuits with her passion for surfing. Before leaving, she competes in the Bells Beach International Surfing Competition, where she meets Errol, a charming American surfer.
As Tracy navigates her budding relationship with Errol and her passion for marine life, she discovers a way to communicate with marine creatures using AI technology. Tracy qualifies for a prestigious competition in Hawaii, where her innovations and surfing skills take centre stage. However, she faces challenges as a woman competing in a male-dominated sport. With the support of Errol and her friends, Tracy defies expectations and pushes for equality while using her platform to raise awareness about environmental issues.
Along the way, she confronts personal dilemmas and forms a deeper connection with herself and the world around her. The story culminates in a thrilling surf-off, in which Tracy, disguised as Errol, triumphs in the men’s competition but is disqualified for being a woman. Undeterred, Tracy uses the media attention to amplify her message about protecting marine life. The musical blends adventure, romance, and environmental activism, highlighting Tracy’s journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
​
It’s GIDGET 2.0 meets Surfin’ HANNAH MONTANA. 

​​


Keep in mind the 2028 LA Olymics are in 3 years and the 2032 BRISBANE (ie Surfers Paradise) Olympics are in 7 years. Surfing will become a 100% fully fledged event in 2032.
The musical is set in both countries and is crying out for funding.
The musical is structured in “concert” form and is intended for performance on both stage and screen. It has just been completed, and no readings have taken place yet. The music is in excellent shape, and a soundtrack album is available on all streaming platforms. There is also a 90 minute “podcast” on youtube. I am hoping to bring it to the stage with the help of some readings and dramaturgy.


Yuri Worontschak yuri.au
Yuri is a multi-award-winning composer who has worked on over twenty feature films, hundreds of television programmes and eight musicals:
​Musical Theater
yuri.theater
All my musicals are available as full-length podcasts, accompanied by screen pitches.
Illuminati Lizards from Outer Space
(with Paul Western-Pittard) had an off-Broadway run in 2019 and opened the NYMF festival.
One step ahead of America for “crazy”
Cruising Broadway
A ship full of gay passengers gets lost in the Bermuda Triangle. What could go wrong?
On Top of The World
A story about a teen surfing girl beating the men with her magical multi-coloured wetsuit.
My Voice
A K-popera for modern times: Love and Identity theft in the age of AI.
Margaret Fulton: I Sang for My Supper
(with Doug McLeod) is currently touring Australia and has had over a hundred performances.
Main Man Yurii
a 90s RAVE featuring the legendary Ukrainian Australian rap duo.
Malibu 
​Surfers
(with Ian McFadyen)
Generation on demand
The Love is Love Boat
Bondi High
with Brendan Luno) had a ticketed public reading at Bondi Pavilion (Sydney 2019) 
​​ MT Playlist
​Screen composition
yuri.film
Credits include Love the Beast (Eric Bana), Take Away (Rose Byrne), You and Your Stupid Mate (Nathan Philips),
The Mao Game (Kirsty Alley and Piper Laurie), Little Oberon (Sigrid Thornton) and Halifax f.p.(Essie Davis).
Animation: Dogstar (Disney), The Flaming Thongs, Lil’ Larrikins, Animalia (Emmy Award) and Never Mind the  Gumwalds (Disney).
Television: Utopia, Mad as Hell, Newstopia and Your Generation (Shaun Micallef), The Art of Australia (BBC/ABC)
Big Girls Blouse (Kath and Kim), the AFI Awards (Hugh Jackman), Agony Uncles and Aunts,
Sit Down Shut Up, Hamish and Andy, Letters and Numbers, Big Bite (Chris Lillie), Fast Forward (Magda Szubanski), Full Frontal and Comedy Company.
Screen Playlist
Production
kinesound.com
As a score supervisor and music producer Yuri has worked on many international movies and events including:  It Runs in the Family (Michael and Kirk Douglas), Empire Falls (Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Newman), Shiner (Michael Caine), the Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony and the Sydney Para-Olympics Closing Ceremony, Neighbours, One Night the Moon (Paul Kelly), Human Touch (Katie Noonan), Nijinski (Derek Jacobi, Paul Cox), The Fine Art of Love (Jaqueline Bisset) and Unfolding Florence (Gillian Armstrong). Yuri was synth supervisor for Jerry Goldsmith on “Warlock”.
As a record producer, Yuri won multiple platinum albums (production and engineering) on Anthony Warlow’s first two breakout orchestral albums, “Centre Stage” and “On the Boards”. He has produced music for Peter Andre (“Give a Little Sign”), Peter Cousens (“Love Changes Everything”), Jamie O’Neil, Russell Crowe,Jason Donovan and Diana Krall. He headed a record label “Divine Comedy” for Sony Music releasing a number of records.  kinesound.com
Yuri was musical director and composer for the Centenary of Federation Concert (Deborah Byrne, Deborah Cheetham and Todd McKenny), Circus Oz, Outer Sink (Nigel Triffit and Lost Trios Ringbarkus), Bond-arama, Tiny Tim’s Australian tour, every network televised Comedy Gala  (Bea Arthur, Terry Jones, Jason Byrne and Lenny Henry etc.) and Micallef Tonight (Jose Feliciano, Percy Sledge and Delta Goodrem)
As a musician Yuri was a member of the Christie Allen Band, one half of legendary 90’s rap duo Special K and Main Man Yuri and founding member of supergroup Way Back Five, which featured Michael Hutchence of INXS, Kate Ceberano and James Reyne.
Production Playlist







On Top of the World


Book, Lyrics, Music by Yuri Worontschak


Website: https://ontopoftheworld.com.au
Contact Email: yuri@yuri.com.au

On Top of the World is a musical about Tracy Clifford, a teenage surfer and marine biology prodigy from Australia. Awarded a scholarship to study at California State University, Tracy balances her academic pursuits with her passion for surfing. Before leaving, she competes in the Bells Beach International Surfing Competition, where she meets Errol, a charming American surfer.
As Tracy navigates her budding relationship with Errol and her passion for marine life, she discovers a way to communicate with marine creatures using AI technology. Tracy qualifies for a prestigious competition in Hawaii, where her innovations and surfing skills take centre stage. However, she faces challenges as a woman competing in a male-dominated sport. With the support of Errol and her friends, Tracy defies expectations and pushes for equality while using her platform to raise awareness about environmental issues.
Along the way, she confronts personal dilemmas and forms a deeper connection with herself and the world around her. The story culminates in a thrilling surf-off, in which Tracy, disguised as Errol, triumphs in the men’s competition but is disqualified for being a woman. Undeterred, Tracy uses the media attention to amplify her message about protecting marine life. The musical blends adventure, romance, and environmental activism, highlighting Tracy’s journey of self-discovery and empowerment.
​
It’s GIDGET 2.0 meets Surfin’ HANNAH MONTANA. 

​​


Keep in mind the 2028 LA Olymics are in 3 years and the 2032 BRISBANE (ie Surfers Paradise) Olympics are in 7 years. Surfing will become a 100% fully fledged event in 2032.
The musical is set in both countries and is crying out for funding.
The musical is structured in “concert” form and is intended for performance on both stage and screen. It has just been completed, and no readings have taken place yet. The music is in excellent shape, and a soundtrack album is available on all streaming platforms. There is also a 90 minute “podcast” on youtube. I am hoping to bring it to the stage with the help of some readings and dramaturgy.


Yuri Worontschak yuri.au
Yuri is a multi-award-winning composer who has worked on over twenty feature films, hundreds of television programmes and eight musicals:
​Musical Theater
yuri.theater
All my musicals are available as full-length podcasts, accompanied by screen pitches.
Illuminati Lizards from Outer Space
(with Paul Western-Pittard) had an off-Broadway run in 2019 and opened the NYMF festival.
One step ahead of America for “crazy”
Cruising Broadway
A ship full of gay passengers gets lost in the Bermuda Triangle. What could go wrong?
On Top of The World
A story about a teen surfing girl beating the men with her magical multi-coloured wetsuit.
My Voice
A K-popera for modern times: Love and Identity theft in the age of AI.
Margaret Fulton: I Sang for My Supper
(with Doug McLeod) is currently touring Australia and has had over a hundred performances.
Main Man Yurii
a 90s RAVE featuring the legendary Ukrainian Australian rap duo.
Malibu 
​Surfers
(with Ian McFadyen)
Generation on demand
The Love is Love Boat
Bondi High
with Brendan Luno) had a ticketed public reading at Bondi Pavilion (Sydney 2019) 
​​ MT Playlist
​Screen composition
yuri.film
Credits include Love the Beast (Eric Bana), Take Away (Rose Byrne), You and Your Stupid Mate (Nathan Philips),
The Mao Game (Kirsty Alley and Piper Laurie), Little Oberon (Sigrid Thornton) and Halifax f.p.(Essie Davis).
Animation: Dogstar (Disney), The Flaming Thongs, Lil’ Larrikins, Animalia (Emmy Award) and Never Mind the  Gumwalds (Disney).
Television: Utopia, Mad as Hell, Newstopia and Your Generation (Shaun Micallef), The Art of Australia (BBC/ABC)
Big Girls Blouse (Kath and Kim), the AFI Awards (Hugh Jackman), Agony Uncles and Aunts,
Sit Down Shut Up, Hamish and Andy, Letters and Numbers, Big Bite (Chris Lillie), Fast Forward (Magda Szubanski), Full Frontal and Comedy Company.
Screen Playlist
Production
kinesound.com
As a score supervisor and music producer Yuri has worked on many international movies and events including:  It Runs in the Family (Michael and Kirk Douglas), Empire Falls (Philip Seymour Hoffman and Paul Newman), Shiner (Michael Caine), the Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremony and the Sydney Para-Olympics Closing Ceremony, Neighbours, One Night the Moon (Paul Kelly), Human Touch (Katie Noonan), Nijinski (Derek Jacobi, Paul Cox), The Fine Art of Love (Jaqueline Bisset) and Unfolding Florence (Gillian Armstrong). Yuri was synth supervisor for Jerry Goldsmith on “Warlock”.
As a record producer, Yuri won multiple platinum albums (production and engineering) on Anthony Warlow’s first two breakout orchestral albums, “Centre Stage” and “On the Boards”. He has produced music for Peter Andre (“Give a Little Sign”), Peter Cousens (“Love Changes Everything”), Jamie O’Neil, Russell Crowe,Jason Donovan and Diana Krall. He headed a record label “Divine Comedy” for Sony Music releasing a number of records.  kinesound.com
Yuri was musical director and composer for the Centenary of Federation Concert (Deborah Byrne, Deborah Cheetham and Todd McKenny), Circus Oz, Outer Sink (Nigel Triffit and Lost Trios Ringbarkus), Bond-arama, Tiny Tim’s Australian tour, every network televised Comedy Gala  (Bea Arthur, Terry Jones, Jason Byrne and Lenny Henry etc.) and Micallef Tonight (Jose Feliciano, Percy Sledge and Delta Goodrem)
As a musician Yuri was a member of the Christie Allen Band, one half of legendary 90’s rap duo Special K and Main Man Yuri and founding member of supergroup Way Back Five, which featured Michael Hutchence of INXS, Kate Ceberano and James Reyne.
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