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PurplestiltskinBook, music, and lyrics by Alex MelerasContact Email: ameleras10@gmail.com |
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Purplestiltskin represents a thoroughgoing transformation of one of the most confusing and meaning-evasive fairytales ever told, that of “Rumpelstiltskin.” In this new story, Olivia Mueller’s precarious avoidance of death and rapid but unwanted rise to the queendom of Rockton – thanks to her foreboding deals with a mysterious imp man – are taking place in the context of political turmoil, betrayal, revolution, and the impending collapse of the monarchy. As such, the imp, (with his own ambitions and rivals back in Imp City,) is not the only intriguant who would like to take possession of Olivia’s newborn baby. The next step for Purplestiltskin is a staged reading or a series of staged readings, en route to a workshop. Alex Meleras is a recent graduate of Concordia University (BFA in Music) and a pianist / songwriter / composer by trade. He has released a number of original songs, has created a Hannah Montana parody album called Double Life, and has composed scores for projects such as Musical Without a Cool Acronym and Where Darkness Grows. Purplestiltskin is his first full-length original musical, but it will not be his last. He is also currently writing a comedy musical called Celebrity Jeopardy: The Musical with his friend and collaborator Zach Timson. ** Demos: |
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Purplestiltskin
Book, music, and lyrics by Alex Meleras
Contact Email: ameleras10@gmail.com
Purplestiltskin represents a thoroughgoing transformation of one of the most confusing and meaning-evasive fairytales ever told, that of “Rumpelstiltskin.” In this new story, Olivia Mueller’s precarious avoidance of death and rapid but unwanted rise to the queendom of Rockton – thanks to her foreboding deals with a mysterious imp man – are taking place in the context of political turmoil, betrayal, revolution, and the impending collapse of the monarchy. As such, the imp, (with his own ambitions and rivals back in Imp City,) is not the only intriguant who would like to take possession of Olivia’s newborn baby.
The next step for Purplestiltskin is a staged reading or a series of staged readings, en route to a workshop.
Alex Meleras is a recent graduate of Concordia University (BFA in Music) and a pianist / songwriter / composer by trade. He has released a number of original songs, has created a Hannah Montana parody album called Double Life, and has composed scores for projects such as Musical Without a Cool Acronym and Where Darkness Grows. Purplestiltskin is his first full-length original musical, but it will not be his last. He is also currently writing a comedy musical called Celebrity Jeopardy: The Musical with his friend and collaborator Zach Timson.
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Demos:
1. “Life of a Queen”
2. “Ten Soldiers” – (soon to be revised down to Five Soldiers)
3. “Let it Happen” (vocals by Laura Dae)