Late Nite Comic
by Brian Gari, Allan Knee

Late Nite Comic Book Cover — Late Nite Comic Cover

Highlights

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120 minsPresent DayReduced Casting (Doubling Possible)Expandable CastingFlexible Cast SizeStrong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle)Interior SetContemporary Costumes/Street Clothes

Synopsis

David Ackerman, a young pianist working at a piano bar in New York City, wants nothing more than to stand on a stage and make people laugh.

He meets Gabrielle, an attractive and slightly eccentric young woman who yearns to be a professional ballerina.

These two hungry dreamers climb the shaky ladder of success from seedy bars to comedy clubs to the stage of the Metropolitan Opera House, their on-again, off-again romance propelling them along in heartfelt pursuit of love, fame and laughter.

This engaging musical features a contemporary pop score and great casting flexibility.

Press Reviews

"A winning score [with] vibrant words and music...Gari's most engaging work to date."
— Rupert Holmes

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
Woman Club Owner, Hooker, Ensemble	—	—	Club Owner, Hooker, Ensemble
Woman Jenny, Hooker, Ensemble	—	—	Jenny, Hooker, Ensemble
Woman Hooker, Ensemble	—	—	Hooker, Ensemble
Woman Tanya, Delilah, Ensemble	—	—	Tanya, Delilah, Ensemble
Woman Hooker, Metropolitan Ballerina, Ensemble	—	—	Hooker, Metropolitan Ballerina, Ensemble
Woman Clara, Hooker, Ensemble	—	—	Clara, Hooker, Ensemble
Man Cecil, Club Owner, Voice of God, Krazy Korn Emcee, Ensemble	—	—	Cecil, Club Owner, Voice of God, Krazy Korn Emcee, Ensemble
Man Club Ownder, Mike, Las Vegas Emcee, Ensemble	—	—	Club Ownder, Mike, Las Vegas Emcee, Ensemble
Man Nat, Bartender, David's Alter Ego, Metropolitan Male Dancer, Ensemble	male	—	Nat, Bartender, David's Alter Ego, Metropolitan Male Dancer, Ensemble
Man Club Ownder, Bartender, Busboy, Ensemble	—	—	Club Ownder, Bartender, Busboy, Ensemble
Woman Susan, Hooker, Ensemble	—	—	Susan, Hooker, Ensemble