Concept Musical
Music: Joe Partridge Book & Lyrics: Sarah Grochala
A coming-of-age story set in the iconic Silicon Valley. A tech billionaire and an estranged daughter. Told through the eyes of a child this piece explores what it’s like to grow up under the scrutiny and the costs involved when chasing perfection.
That Hippie Techie Vibe
Set against the backdrop of an emerging Silicon Valley & the idealistic spirit of the hippie movement.
Featuring Rob Gathercole, Rebecca Symonds, Joe Partridge, Iris Craig, Lucy Tracey, Anya Hamilton, Ralph Warman and Michael Palmer.
Piece of Me
In a sharp, fast-paced exchange, a powerful CEO and his lawyer discuss a claim for child support. As legal strategy takes precedence, the CEO firmly denies paternity claiming an error in the statistics.
Performed by Oli Higginson and Michael Palmer.
Exactly Like Me
When a young girl spots her estranged father on the cover of Time magazine, she recognises herself in him. Dreaming of escape from the poverty she knows, she imagines a future where this billionaire father might finally see her.
Performed by Iris Craig
She’s A Part of Me/She’s A Piece of Me/In Between
A three-part counterpoint in which a teenager is torn between her estranged parents. As she longs to follow her father’s path while fearing the cost of leaving her mother behind, each voice reveals a different truth—loss, recognition, and the painful pull of family.
Featuring Oli Higginson, Lucy Tracey, Anya Hamilton and Michael Palmer.