IMP is a drama with lyrics searching for either spoken word or musical scoring. As I wrote the lyrics I envisioned the songs incorporated into the action so the story flows continuously. The Gallery Goers form a chorus in the IMP Gallery and choreography could easily be added to the action.
"A small Art Gallery and its passionate resident artist, Margot DuBois, become entangled in a mob scheme to turn her suddenly popular paintings into big money. As everyone in the Gallery soon discovers, there is a heavy price to pay for the profits. As the mob discovers, it isn’t wise to mess around with Margot DuBois."
Cast:
MARGOT DUBOIS (28) A passionate, conflicted, charismatic artist trying to navigate her new world of fast money and packaged art.
JACK BRENNAN (27) A naive, upbeat singer who radiates an innocent charm.
SUSAN PARKER (27) A waitress and loyal, best friend to Margot.
JULIAN THIBOT (53) The owner of the IMP Gallery. He oozes an affected charm and sophistication. He wants to succeed at any price. Margot is his ticket.
DEAN GRECO (42) A wired, angry person with an obsessive loyalty to Jack. His poor self image often leads to emotional outbursts.
LEOPOLD GRASSO (48) A large, crude, aggressive, brutal man. Sex and money drive his actions. He uses violence if it is the only way to achieve his goals.
MINOR CHARACTERS
GALLERY GOERS (8 - 12) The Gallery Goers are a mix of older art lovers, curious Gen X-Y-Zers, and tech-start-up-type Millennials. They act as the chorus. Six of the Gallery Goers have their own lines and songs.
SYLVIA (24)and TYLER (25)
CYRUS (26) and ELLA (25)
QUINN (25) and NINA (28)
YOUNG WOMAN (23) An angry clinic patient
A NURSE (34) Runs the clinic
GARY BENNETT (40) A mostly zoned out real estate agent.
