Obits

Music, Lyrics & Book by James Olm

A small, Midwestern town hardware store manager’s only dream in life is to own his hardware store; but, before that dream is fulfilled, he’s killed by a falling piano! On his way to the after- life, he’s met by an angel who gives him one more week of life to achieve his ultimate dream. A funny, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” feel-good musical.

Roles

  • 3 women
  • 4 Males

Rated – G

Tech Rating – Simple to Elaborate

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I Love My Hardware Store
There's More to Me than Nuts and Bolts
Life Without Life
A Conversation
What's Special to Me
The Confrontation
A Day in the Store
Carving the Dream
Tick Tick Tick

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Amanda then pops out of the cardboard hardware store woman sign and immediately asks Henry if he’s giving up. Henry had thought their encounter was just a dream. Amanda points out that it shouldn’t matter considering that we all die at some point. She tells him that he should give himself some credit and then do what he needs to do. She then walks back to the cardboard hardware store woman and disappears. Henry thinks for a moment, gets his letter from the register, and then heads out of the store on a mission.

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