# Analog and Vinyl

## Metadata

- Slug: analog-and-vinyl
- Type: Full-length Musical
- Genre: Comedy
- Acts: 1 act
- Duration: 90–120 minutes
- Cast: Small (1-6)
- Cast Summary: 2f, 1m
- Movement Requirements: Minimal
- Technical Requirements: Minimal
- Suitable For:
  - Professional Theatre
  - Community Theatre
  - College/University
  - High School/Secondary
- Primary Image: https://content.uproartheatrics.com/a1uxerdt7hfhbtouw2be24hat6d4
- Album Cover: https://content.uproartheatrics.com/6zghy5wbf2v7to98jhvwmutj9dcs

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## Authors

- Music and Lyrics by [Paul Gordon](https://www.uproartheatrics.com/md/authors/paul-gordon)
- Book by [Paul Gordon](https://www.uproartheatrics.com/md/authors/paul-gordon) and [Michael Berresse](https://www.uproartheatrics.com/md/authors/michael-berresse)

## Overview

**Faust, but make it indie rock. ** *Analog and Vinyl* tackles one of the most timeless legends in literature by swapping out the German necromancers and tagging in the hipsters.
With its refreshing and funny take on the brokenhearted and wandering, this eccentric romantic comedy sneaks in some serious metaphysical and philosophical quandaries amongst its toe-tapping tunes: the eclectic and modern score has been infused with the influences of Elvis Costello, Ben Folds, Stephen Sondheim, The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
Three actors.  A four-piece band.  One soul for sale.  And a devil who's looking to buy.
*“*The world premiere of *Analog & Vinyl*, now running at the Weston Playhouse in Weston, Vermont, **is exactly what theater should be**—a living example of entertainment, storytelling, and commentary all rolled into one engaging evening. ...the audience was clearly **delighted by its youthful energy, memorable tunes, and modern perspective”.  —** *Berkshire Fine Arts*
”This charming tale, that mixes Nora Ephron film-like romance with the Faust legend, is set to a most **attractive score**. What separates the songs from the usual derivative fare of rock musicals are unusually **poignant lyrics and spicy harmonic language.** The result is an**unexpected freshness**.” — *Vermont Today*"We hope to offend EVERYONE with our irreverent take on spiritual themes often unexplored in rock musicals."*- Paul Gordon, creator.*

## Plot

Harrison is obsessed with LPs from the sixties, the superior quality of analog, and trying to keep his vintage record store from going under. Rodeo Girl, a quirky Silverlake hipster, is obsessed with Harrison but he barely notices. That is, until a mysterious stranger makes them a devilish offer they can’t refuse.

## Cast

| Name | Role | Description |
| ---- | ---- | ---- |
| HARRISON | Principal | The owner of a vinyl record store. |
| RODEO GIRL | Principal | A Silverlake hipster. |
| THE STRANGER | Principal | A mysterious stranger. |

## Instrumentation

**Orchestra Size**: Small

**Instruments**: Piano, Drums, Bass Guitar, Guitar

## Materials

### Included with materials fee:

| Name | Description |
| ---- | ----------- |
| Digital scripts | For all cast and crew members |
| Orchestra Sheet Music |  |

### Available for additional fee:

| Name | Description |
| ---- | ----------- |
| 60-Minute Talkback with the Creators | A 60-minute Zoom/Google Meet with one or more of the show's creator(s). Licensees and guests can ask questions, share experiences, and hear about the artistic journey of the show and creative team. This can be scheduled before or after the performances. If we are unable to make scheduling work, the cost will be refunded. |
| Video Recording License | License to create an archival recording of the show that may be distributed to the cast and crew. This does not allow publicly posting the performance. |

## Production Images

| URL | Caption | Credit |
| --- | ------- | ------ |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/jv4eaxixm1d4hr8zjhg54dvsuoa1 | Preston Sadleir, Beth Glover, and Sarah Stiles:  Weston Playhouse |  |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/tp1z3rfr3nvsztbjgq3ltpavv1le | Beth Glover:  Weston Playhouse |  |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/p3lirn4czi9bn6lfrpxytn3y72q8 | Preston Sadleir and Sarah Stiles:  Weston Playhouse |  |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/9n0ff0r812ybmntu7lsxlyroj4j8 | Sarah Stiles and Preston Sadleir:  Weston Playhouse |  |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/0wjcm48omsgbcg3md6cd9rn963fw | Michael Berresse, Paul Gordon, Brian Fenkart, Sarah Stiles and Harriett Harris in rehearsal:  25th Annual Festival of New Musicals | Ric Kallaher |
| https://content.uproartheatrics.com/pcbik1xbmxlfs7r2tm6spg6vc01i |  |  |

## Videos

- https://www.youtube.com/embed/QFjewO52R7I
- https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZMMWgJNmJpg
- https://www.youtube.com/embed/oMKnhpgQ640
- https://www.youtube.com/embed/aCXHmqxC-b4

## Press

| Title | URL | Image |
| ----- | --- | ----- |
| 'Analog and Vinyl' launches at Weston | https://www.berkshireeagle.com/arts_and_culture/entertainment/analog-and-vinyl-launches-at-weston/article_bfe416b9-4d8d-5e0d-8e51-74e0de8347ce.html | https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/berkshireeagle.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/7/3d/73d1f58d-0f80-5180-ba21-fd4ee3c7ddd1/5fa1706d84323.image.jpg?crop=500%2C281%2C0%2C25&resize=500%2C281&order=crop%2Cresize |
| Analog & Vinyl at the Weston Playhouse | https://www.berkshirefinearts.com/06-28-2014_analog-vinyl-at-the-weston-playhouse.htm | https://www.berkshirefinearts.com/uploadedImages/articles/4685_2jpg72702.jpg |

## Links

- [View HTML page](https://www.uproartheatrics.com/shows/analog-and-vinyl)