Cast sings "Obama on My Mind"
Obama on My Mind takes a humorous look at the whirlwind and wonderful world behind the scenes of an Obama campaign office in small town America. A passionate group of larger than life oddball characters start to panic when
Sarah Palin enters the race and Obama falls 20 points in the polls. Pop, gospel, jazz, and soft rock come together in a politically inspired comedic romp featuring a motley crew of loyal, obsessive and downright peculiar personalities, striving to get their candidate into the White House.
Moscou and Hayes work on "Obama on My Mind" in London, UK
London-based American ex-pat writer/composer Teddy Hayes and Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center Artistic Director Jacqueline Moscou collaborate to bring the first musical comedy about the zany antics of a small town political campaign office to the stage with hilarious results. Moscou recently returned from London, UK where she worked with Hayes to develop and refine the script for American audiences.
“Audiences are in for a fabulous evening of song, dance and humor while also feeling the “electric impact” that the Obama campaign had on America and the world.” Moscou noted.
Republicans and Democrats alike will identify with the wacky group dynamics and laugh at how politics really does make strange bedfellows. This is a can’t miss opportunity to laugh and be inspired by the hopes and dreams of a determined group of quirky characters. Anyone who has ever worked on an election campaign will quickly recognize the archetypes skillfully played by a local cast of 11 principals and ensemble dancers with chorus.
The creative team includes Daniel Wilkins (choreographer), Paul Thomas (music director), Tommer Peterson (set design), Herb Thompson (sound design) and Deborah Sorenson (costume designer).
