The Story of My Life
Nominated for four 2009 Drama Desk Awards, including Outstanding Musical, The Story of My Life is a Broadway rarity: an intimate musical that candidly explores the simplicity of human need and the complexity of emotions under which it lies buried. Composer-lyricist Neil Bartram and librettist Brian Hill have created an authentic and affecting work, told through a series of songs – in turn playful, touching and dramatic. The Story of My Life inspires us to reconnect with those who were part of the earliest chapters of our own life stories.
The Story of My Life follows the friendship of Alvin and Thomas, two men from a small town. These lifelong friends are reunited after Alvin's mysterious death. In the abstract world of his mind, Thomas struggles to write Alvin's eulogy while recounting the many turns that their lives have taken since meeting as children. Alvin searches through the manuscripts and stories in Thomas' mind to lead him on a journey of remembrance. Through music and song, these two friends recount their adventures, explore their past dissonance and ultimately discover what is at the base of every strong friendship... love.
The Story of My Life features a unique cast of only two actors, which provides extremely specialized direction opportunities. This musical is perfect for an intimate space, whether it be a community theatre or a small college venue.
Show Essentials
Songs
Write What You Know
Mrs. Remington
The Greatest Gift
1876
Normal
People Carry On
The Butterfly
Saying Goodbye (Part 1)
Here's Where It Begins
Saying Goodbye (Part 2)
Independence Day
I Like It Here
You're Amazing, Tom
Nothing There
I Didn't See Alvin
This Is It
Angels in the Snow
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Concert Selections for The Story of My Life
MTI is pleased to provide the pre-approved rental materials of select songs for your symphonic concert performance. Please note, MTI is unable to grant the necessary Performance Rights with this material rental. The Performance Rights needed must be obtained separately through the individual song’s respective small rights agency such as ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC. Please email concerts@mtishows.com with any questions.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
A show extraction is taken directly from the licensed show materials. No edits have been made to the song.
