Chemicals in the Water 🧡 The Dark Musical Romantic Comedy ☢

60-Minute Musical, Comedy, Romance / 2-4 any gender

Book, Music, and Lyrics by David Quang Pham

^Plot

Chemicals in the Water is a romantic dark comedy musical where two vagabonds fall in love in the midst of an environmental disaster. This story follows Benzene, a sweet Forest Fire Magazines editor, and Vinyl, a hot-headed songwriter. When their train derails in a river, Benzene and Vinyl must form a toxic relationship in order to survive Mother Nature’s wrath.

^Characters

Benzene, adult, a nature magazine editor of DOW's Forest Fire Magazines from Midland, Michigan. They are a cancer (astrology). Reactive, nature-loving, sweet, and toxic.

Vinyl Chloride, adult, a PVC guitar-wielding songwriter from Detroit, Michigan. They are a cancer (personality). Reactive, naturehating, heated, and toxic.

Conductor, adult, the train conductor (voice only)

Governor Hydroxyl, adult, the Governor of Ohio (voice only)

Mother Nature, adult, the mother of Nature (voice only)

^Keywords

Adult / Comedy / Environment / Fable / Family / Love / Relationships / Toxic

^Music

Musical Style: Folk, Pop, Rock, Tango

Vocal Demands: Easy-Moderate

Orchestra: Drum Set, Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello

Dance Requirements: Moderate

1) I Need a Break

2) No Agency

3) What's Your Sign?

4) Chemicals in the Water

5) Kick Mother Nature In

6) A Toxic Relationship

7) I See Myself With You

8) Airborne (Love's in the Air)