Cult Classic: A New Musical is in the Pink Venue at the FRINGE. A young daughter took over a struggling video store after her father died. The store carries classic films but can not keep up with the demand for recent block buster releases.
When one of her staff is tasked with restocking recent releases he instead brings in obscure independent films he feels the people should be watching.
When an enthusiastic Jehovah’s witness enters the store looking for a christian film, the idea is hatched to turn the video store into a place of movie worship thus evading having to pay taxes.
Staff start wearing black hooded robes and skulls appear on the shelves along with candles.
A representative from Blockbuster Superstore hears of the small video store’s financial troubles and he swoops in to buy up the struggling store. He finds himself a potential sacrifice to the new cult.
The music in this production has promise and the premise is reminiscent of one of my favorite musicals, Little Shop of Horrors. I would actually love to see this idea fleshed out further to make a full length play. It has so much potential. The quite neighborhood Video store spirals into chaos.
Tickets are $15 with a FRINGE button. Remaining show times are May 23, 6:45pm, and Sunday May 25, 3:55pm.