The Story of My Life is a musical about love and loss. After the death of his oldest childhood friend Alvin, Thomas attempts to eulogize the person he once knew, knowing that time has distanced them. When Thomas becomes stuck, realizing that he didn’t know Alvin as much as he thought, Alvin’s spirit begins to guide Thomas through his writing, and the two begin to connect in a way they hadn’t been able to in so many years. In one of the most titular moments in the show for our characters, Thomas tells Alvin that he plans on going off to college – a long ways away from where the two grew up. The only thing that stands in the way is the short story that Thomas has written as a part of his application. Thomas tells Alvin that it is up to him and whether he likes the story that will determine Thomas’ fate.
About the Show: The Story of My Life
Book By: Brian Hill
Music and Lyrics By: Neil Bartram
Number of roles: 2
Character Breakdown / vocal ranges:
Name: Thomas Weaver: A successful and charismatic writer who embraced success at the expense of his personal life. Alvin's lifelong best friend.
- Gender: Male
- Age: 35 to 45
- Vocal range top: Gb4
- Vocal range bottom: C3
Name: Alvin Kelby: A sensitive, free-spirited man who neglected his career to care for his father. Thomas' lifelong best friend.
- Gender: Male
- Age: 35 to 45
- Vocal range top: Doesn’t sing in this number
- Vocal range bottom: Doesn’t sing in this number