A musical satire for 5 actor/singers and piano
music & lyrics by Terry Crystal (14 songs)
book by Don DiVecchio

Very Brief Overview:

Pillco Pharmaceutical is experiencing a steep drop in sales, and lawsuits from their drugs’ side effects are outstripping profits. CEO Max is in a quandary, but Susan and Aldo, heads of R&D and Marketing have an answer to the company’s problems. Create one pill that will alleviate the side effects from all their other drugs. A Blockbuster Pill that will save the company!

Synopsis – SEP synopsis

Sample Pages – SEP SAMPLE PAGES

 
Sample Songs:

1. Side Effects – Liz and Justin, researchers at Pilco pharmaceutical, meet. 
2. Murmur of the heart – Liz reflects on her love for Justin.

3. Welcome Aboard – Aldo, Max and Susan convince Justin to be spokesman for new drug.

4. Secret Passion – Liz seduces Aldo to get into vault which contains company secrets.

5. Tough Exterior – Max and Susan share honest moment under influence of the Side Effect Pill, which is also a truth serum.