Musical Theater Compositions
"No One Compares to You"
Music: Topher Paolucci
Lyrics: Dani Koenig
Performance: Dani Koenig
"Sally's Eyes" from American Valentine
Music: Topher Paolucci
Book and Lyrics: Peyton Marion
Performance: David Ossman
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American Valentine is a 20-minute piece detailing the story of the first Valentine in America. This song “Sally’s Eyes” is based on the real valentine that was sent from the British Captain John Simcoe to Sally Townsend, a girl whose house Simcoe was quartering in.
"Silence"
Music: Topher Paolucci
Lyrics: Dani Koenig
Performance: Dani Koenig
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Silence is a piece inspired by the works of Kander and Ebb.
"I'm Sorry"
Music and Lyrics: Topher Paolucci, Caitlin Thomas, and Zach Catron
Performance: Caitlin Thomas, Miranda Holliday, Luke Enders, and Justin Cook
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“I’m Sorry” is a found text piece in which all of the lyrics are sourced from online public apologies. This work is meant to explore apologizing in a public medium and what warrants forgiveness.
"The Renowned Orders of the Night"
Music: Topher Paolucci
Lyrics: Momo Akashi
Performance: Ryotaro Ohashi
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The Renowned Orders of the Night is a piece based on a painting of the same name currently on display at the Guggenheim Museum.
"Glamour and Brimstone" from The Good, the Bad, and the UGlee
Music and Select Lyrics: Topher Paolucci
Performance: Penn Glee Club
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Glamour and Brimstone is a comedy disco piece written for the Penn Glee Club. It is a campy number in which the main villain explains his plan to his underlings.