Eric Lane Barnes
- The Stops – book by Eric Lane Barnes and Drew Emery
Three lady organists — new-age pagan, devout Nazarene, and boozy Baptist — put an act together and take it on the road. They sing material by Christian songwriter, and church organist, Dale Meadows. When the ladies discover that Dale is gay, and being ousted from his post as music minister, all hell breaks loose.
“A fiendishly clever cabaret event … a gleeful send-up of all things holy and good” – Chris Jensen, Seattle Weekly
“The brisk two-act piece has a clever concept, amusing songs … and consistently funny dialogue … The Stops works so well because much of the humor is character-based and its endearing plea for love and mutual understanding isn’t preachy.” – Michael Grossberg, Columbus Dispatch
Won “Best Musical,” “Best Ensemble Show” and “Best Actor in an Ensemble” at the Columbus National Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival, 2006.
Two-Act: minimal set
3M: mid 30s-late 50s, 1 baritone, 2 medium-range tenors
1 or two accompanists (non-speaking)
- Vitamin Q
A musical review, comprised of 24 gay-themed songs from the ridiculous (“Drama Queen,” “Pansies Everywhere,” “For the Straight Guys,” “Vitamin Q”) to the sublime (“My Evil Twin,” “Who’s Your Superman?,” “Available”). Q contains social commentary, sweet ballads, and several poignant moments that were developed during 10 years of performing with the vocal groups Windy City Slickers and Seattle’s Captain Smartypants.
Two-Act: minimal set
6M: 20s-50s, low baritone to medium-high tenor
1 pianist, bass/drums optional