folktail
a twenty-minute folk musical written by sravya saraswatula and benjamin walton. originally written for nyu’s graduate musical theatre writing program, folktail tells the story of ahalya, a pati-vrata snake wife and her husband sad owl boy, who spends most of his time peeping at the local birdbath. they are both wading through their unhappy relationship until bougudugada, the dingo witch, falls in love with ahayla and decides to disguise herself as sad owl boy to cause some trouble. a story that was a consolidation of five different folktales from around the world, this musical explores love and where does it fit into our expectations of the roles we play.
show information:
story by sravya saraswatula and benjamin walton, words by sravya saraswatula, music by benjamin walton.
cast of three. (1m, 1f, 1any)
single acoustic guitar score.
working draft of score and libretto available upon request.
selections from the show:
dive in
a twenty-minute musical in development by timothy thomas leech and benjamin walton. ashton and emily have been best friends forever. looking at three pivotal moments in their lives together, this show looks at a determined relationship that grows and changes over time.
show information:
words by timothy thomas leech, music by benjamin walton.
cast of six (3f, 3m).
piano score.
development history:
workshop/developmental production slated through project spotlight at the university of central florida in april 2024.
draft of libretto and score available upon request.
swamp show
a twenty-minute musical in development by cameron reese, rj christian, and benjamin walton. this show and team are a product of the across a crowded room program through the new york public library. this piece focuses on grace, who makes a deal with an otherworldly creature to provide everything she and her daughter need. ten years later, the debt comes due and grace fights to keep everything she has together.
show information:
book by cameron reese, lyrics by rj christian, music by benjamin walton.
cast of 4 (2f, 1m, 1any).
score: piano and acoustic guitar.
whale fall
a short musical puppetry piece about faith, death, and whales by adrien radke and benjamin walton.
show information:
words by adrien radke, music by benjamin walton.
light & dark
a twenty-minute musical in development by alex manaa and benjamin walton. tells the story of a couple that due to personal conditions have opposition schedules.
show information:
words by alex manaa, music by benjamin walton.
cast of two.