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A warm and witty story about change, tradition, and a swimsuit that started a townwide debate.<\/div>\n

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Overview<\/div>\n
Cape Morton is a lighthearted but thoughtful musical set in a fictional seacoast town during the mid-1960s. When a controversial swimsuit appears in a dress shop window, the Town Council considers passing an ordinance regarding \u201cpublic decency.\u201d What first began as a local uproar soon becomes a reflection on change, tradition, and how a community decides what kind of future it truly desires.<\/div>\n
About The Show<\/div>\n
\nCast:<\/strong> 11 principal roles (5 male, 6 female, ensemble flexible)
\nSongs:<\/strong> 14 musical numbers (includes the Act 1 instrumental)
\nSetting:<\/strong> A small American seacoast town (the summer of 1966)
\nPrimary Locations:<\/strong> Town Hall and the Sandpiper Dress Shop
\nRunning Time:<\/strong> Approximately 2 hours (including Intermission)
\nOrchestra:<\/strong> Backing tracks available (live accompaniment optional)<\/div>\n
Production Style<\/div>\n
\nDesigned with flexible staging in mind, making it quite suitable for community theatres as well as colleges.<\/div>\n
Score<\/div>\n
\nThe complete score is made up of 14 separate compositions, including an instrumental in Act 1, Scene 1.<\/div>\n
Abbreviated Song Samples<\/div>\n
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Cape Morton, My Home – Mrs. Whitmore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
A heartfelt rendition of the town\u2019s anthem, describing its philosophy toward change.