Tempo

Full-Length Musical, Comedy, Drama, Family

Book, Music, and Lyrics by David Quang Pham

^Plot

To fulfill their grandma’s dying wish, Dakota sets out to find her missing sister, who vanished during a war along with her music. Their search takes a turn upon meeting Tabitha, whose family sings their great aunt’s songs at her temple.

Characters

Dakota F. Chéry or “Kota” is a lonely musician in the Midwest. Their parents prevent them from visiting their motherland. But when Grandma Jessica’s dementia becomes severe, Kota sets out to help accomplish her dreams.

Tabitha Galili or “Tab” is a poet and oud player in the Mideast. She lives to meet new people every day and dreams of starting a band.

Jessica is Kota’s grandma who was once a musician before she sold her guitar to survive poverty after the East War. She must reconnect with her sister Lorenza before dementia completely takes her. Grandma Jessica is her 84-year-old self.

Lorenza is Jessica’s songwriting sister who vanished during the East War at age 20. She has unknown nomadic ties to Tab. If she was alive today, she would be 80.

Gveret Galili is Tab’s mother. They run The Temple in The Middle.

Mar Galili is Tab’s father. They run The Temple in The Middle.

^Keywords

Adolescence / Childhood / Coming-of-Age / Fable / Family / Friendship / Grief / Teens / War

^Music

Musical Style: Folk, Gospel, Hip Hop, Jazz, Pop, Rock

Vocal Demands: Easy-Moderate

Orchestra: Banjo, Bass, Cello, Drum Set, Harmonica, Glockenspiel, Guitar (Classical & Electric), Marimba, Piano, Violin

Dance Requirements: Moderate-Advanced

1) Nothing Lasts

2) Sunrise

3) The Moon Set

4) Mama Wants, Mama Gets

5) Out of Tune

6) The Lyrics Linger

7) Crescent

8) אֶפְשָׁרִי (Efshari, Anything’s Possible)

9) Liberty Nor Safety

10) Tab and Coda

11) Life is Over Before You Know It

12) Meet in the Middle

13) In Loving Destiny

14) Up to Speed/Slow Down

15) Moonrise

16) Sunset

17) Our Songs Live On