Synopsis
Pop Star
Published by Samuel French Inc
Large Mixed Cast
When the show's sleazy host and his put-upon assistant roll in with the cameras, the strain of competition pits friend against friend
So who will be chosen?
Densie, the spoiled rich girl?
Jessica, the Jewish rapper who is ashamed of her heritage?
Chanel, an African-American whose white boyfriend is afraid to let people know they are in love?
Before petty jealousies and racial tensions tear the school apart, the students realize that sticking together is more important than winning
Fast-paced and fun, this musical comedy is propelled by an infectious pop rock score that includes 11 original songs (For Hire)
Runs about 90 minutes (no Interval)
CAST
M5,F16
CHARACTERS
BRYAN RICHARDS The host of Pop Star, late 20s-early 30s
STEVEN GLICKMAN The smartest kid in school
TONY BENOTTI The school's leading jock
CHRIS MALLOY Tony's friend and the school bully
JORDAN BORDONI The latest Pop Star
BARB MCDOUGALL Bryan's put-upon production assistant, early 20s
JESSICA BERK An all-American girl
DENISE ANDERSON Rich and stuck-up
PENNY LOWDERMILK Denise's sidekick
STEPHIE DELLWOOD Denise's other sidekick
CHANEL CONNORS A no-nonsense African American girl
KRISTAL JOHNSTON Chanel's friend
LINDA PALLADINO Pretty and popular
NIKKI LABRUSCIANO A high spirited, go-getter with big-ideas
ANN MARIE GUADELLI Linda & Nikki's friend
BONNIE ORENSTEIN A Jewish rapper
JUDY PRINGLE A dorky girl in glasses
MELISSA HEINRITZ A punk rocker with purple hair and Goth make-up
MARLENE SIGORSKI A slacker
TIA HERNANDEX A rabid Jordan Bordoni fan
PEPPER ORTIZ Tia's friend, also mad about Jordan