Book, lyrics and music by Joe Bonacci       Piano Arrangement by Malcolm Kogut

Contact information: Ann Bonacci, smalltalkmusical@aol.com,  518-456-6560

                                  BASIC INFORMATION
CAST: 5 males, 5 females. 3 backup singers - females (optional)
SONGS: 17 songs, including ballads, rock n roll, Latin, country
LENGTH: 90 minutes (excluding overture and intermission)
AUDIENCE: All ages
MUSIC: Variety of music genres (piano score)

Opening scene

BRIEF OVERVIEW
 

This light hearted musical comedy is an energetic, thought provoking romp which works well on stage or in dinner theatre. Enjoy an evening of romance, fun, mischief, gender-skirmishes, mix-ups and a little magic. The setting is the Oasis Cafe. Its creative owner, Charlie is always coming up with new ideas promote business. Tonight has great promise. In addition to the regular crowd, he has invited members of a local dating service to attend. He has also concocted an unusual drink with his own secret recipe of oriental herbs. This will add to the fun and result in some unusual antics. The evening has attracted an eclectic gathering of lovers, loners, cynics, and wacky characters. As the evening progresses, everyone becomes involved with issues of love, romance and philosophy. The story is captivating and thoroughly enjoyable, and the songs offer a wide variety of genres including ballads, rock ‘n roll, country and Latin. At the end of the show audiences will depart with smiles on their faces and songs in their hearts.Cast members will have a challenging and fun time taking on the roles of the diverse characters in the show, and each actor will have his or her special moment in the limelight. The cast consists of 5 males and 5 females, plus a chorus if desired (see Cast Descriptions). Production costs can be kept to a minimum since there is one basic set (the Oasis Cafe) and two small scenes which can be performed in front of the curtain, on a side stage or in a spotlight. (see Set Design).