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The Young Soldier (A Don McLean Jukebox Musical)
Philly Kang & Chris Agaligotis
Ruebush Hall, Room 151 (Rehearsal Hall)
2:15PM

This is my directorial vision of a minimalist guitar musical that uses songs from Don Mclean's album “American Pie.” It revolves around the song, “The Grave,” which tells the story of a young man who enlists in the Vietnam War and dies. Chris (the young soldier) plays the entire score on guitar; and using contemporary dance, hand-held lights and soundscapes we explore Don Mclean's musical poetry.

Approximate Run Time

15–20 minutes


COLLABORATORS

Philly Kang, director/choreographer
Chris Agaliotis, music, actor (The Young Soldier)
Sa'rai Jackson, actor (Young Woman)
Naja Bates, assistant choreographer, actor (Young Woman)
Jayson Goldner, actor (Sargeant)
Blake McCall, actor (Soldiers)
Jacob Kim, actor (Soldiers)
Giovanni Santoro, actor (Soldiers)
Alex Agaliotis, actor (Soldiers)
Jakob Wagner, light operator
Nina Wilborn, light operator
Christopher Seeger, light operator
Philly Kang, light operator
Christopher Seeger, special effects
Cabe Parrish, sound designer/operator