Bars of Ivy
A thoughtful new musical inspired by the 2019 college admissions scandal.
This fresh take on the 2019 college admissions scandal follows Ivy McKenna, a high school senior who is forced to deal with the consequences of a lie she didn’t tell. A coming-of-age story for both adolescents and adults, the musical examines how belief in someone can change lives, and societal “success” isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.
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3w, 2m, ensemble (5-10 any)
CHARACTERS:
Ivy, smart, popular, laser-focused
Christina, model, mother, but not a model mother
Charles, Ivy’s father, media mogul
Eloise, Ivy’s best friend – genuine, kind, and hardworking. In school on scholarship.
Ryder DuPont – college admissions whiz/fraud, a showman. The
“Rick Singer” of our story. -
ca. 90 minutes
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Premiere at John and Nancy Hughes Theatre (July 2021)
Loyola Academy One Acts (Spring 2022)
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Performance Recording (original production, NB it has changed quite a bit since)
