#Masc4Masc: A Totally Masculine Musical
Music by Josh Ben-Ami
Book & Lyrics by James Martinez Salem
Anthony meets the man of his glitter-filled dreams at a Halloween party 🎃, only to discover his new crush is only into masculine men 💪🏽 (something Anthony is not, henny 💅🏽). Meanwhile, Cathy auditions for a role that could be her big break only to be told that she is a “caramel oreo,” and "not latina enough," by the film’s director 🤦🏾♀️. Together, Anthony & Cathy set out to transform their identities to get what they want, starting them on a journey filled with hijinks, growth, and love! 🌈🦄💖
Featuring a pop-infused score with plenty of room for dance and spectacle, this piece is a bright, uplifting, and totally queer romantic musical comedy.
Production History
#Masc4Masc was conceived and developed by Josh and James as their thesis musical in the Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program at NYU Tisch School of the Arts. The writers worked under the guidance of writers such as Randall Eng (Florida), Mindi Dickstein (Little Women), Deborah Brevoort (The Women of Lockerbie), Julianne Wick Davis (Southern Comfort), and Rachel Sheinkin (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee).
The show had its first reading (held virtually) on April 16, 2020.
About The Show
The show’s first reading was held virtually on April 16th, 2020.
The show is in two acts, and runs roughly 100 minutes.
There are 7 named characters. Flexible Ensemble.
