Evie And The Birdman – Music Theatre Short

www.johnfield.com.au Filmed Live at a Workshop Production of EVIE & THE BIRDMAN at The Bondi Pavillion Theatre in Sydney Australia. Cast Katrina Retallick, Anthony Cogin, Emma Pask, Benj Daddario, Sam Moran, Ryan Desaulnier, Amanda Dolby, Alyson Standen and Alicia Wolfe. Words and Music by John Field. Story by John Field, Jacqueline Field and Anthony Cogin. “Chocolate”- by John Field, Emma Pask and Vanessa Fallon Rohanna. SYNOPSIS Act I Lester and Evelyn, from the small country town of Tullamana are setting off to the city to sign a contract with BlG Records. Lester is a singer and Evie is his manager and life long friend. Lesters father throws a going away party at his pub The Mud Both Hotel (What Ya Gonna Do?). While on the way to see BlG we learn Evie is secretly in love with Lester (How Do I Begin To Tell You). We also learn BlG intends to lose money on Lester and via insider trading, take over ownership of their own company (Sucker To Fit). To achieve this, they enlist the help of the sultry, sensual PR woman… Miss Yahwhohow (Va Va Va Voom). Upon arrival at BlG – Lester is immediately seduced by Miss Yahwhohow (Va Va Seduction). She replaces Evie and makes herself Lesters personal manager. Evie goes home heartbroken and for six months eats chocolate in bed and watches the soaps (Chocolate Is The Colour Of The Blues). Meanwhile Miss Yahwhohow gives Lester the most ridiculous ‘money losing’ image possible – he’s to be the Birdman (The Birdman). It is guaranteed to …
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