Aesop’s in Town

A Romantic Comedy-Musical Theater

Play by: Walter Robins
Music by: Laima & Walter Robins

SYNOPSIS OF MUSICAL:

A musical theater work developed around a story which is principally about the lasting value of true friendships compared to the trials associated with the highs and lows of the limited life of “quick to the boil” relationships, particularly the modern phenomenon of relationships created over the internet. This story is all overseen by the spirit of the universally known Greek philosopher Aesop who must travel through time fulfilling his last earthly wishes “to do good works” whenever and wherever receptive mediums are found, and in qualifying circumstances. He usually creates more problems.

PLAY CHARACTERS:

Damian Partridge – male lead, a stockbroker (Tenor)
Jacinda Ryan – Damian’s partner, a pharmacist (mezzo)
Claire Johnson – Female lead, a university student (soprano and dancer)
Leda Delfin – Claire’s partner, a lawyer (mezzo)
Greg Delfin (Leda’s brother) – Owner of ‘The Delphini an al fresco’ café (baritone)
Triple part for one actor (tenor):

  • Aesop
  • Waiter – bouzouki player
  • Magistrate

EXTRACTS SAMPLE MUSIC:
INSTRUMENTAL VERSIONS

For more musical theater works by composer Walter Robins, please visit the Music Composition Library.