Hunger
In 1846, thousands of people in America packed up their lives and made the dangerous trek to the west, to start anew in Oregon and California. The final party on the trail, the Donner Party, didn’t make it across. Their story has become a cultural touchstone, but the real humanity and heartbreak of their story has mostly been lost.
This new musical features 20 original songs, a simple set and prop design, and simple music requirements (it could be done by just a piano if need be!). This musical is about story, character, and showcasing your fantastic cast, which means it can be done on a limited budget.
This show is looking for a theatre for its world premiere. Give your audiences an experience they will never forget! Email me at paulcosca@gmail.com for more information.
Check out a sample of the vocal score HERE
Check out a sample of the updated libretto HERE
You can watch a reading of the full musical below!
Hunger is a new musical by Paul Cosca telling the gripping, tragic story of the Donner Party.
This first reading was performed on November 14th, 2019 at Camelot Theatre in Talent, Oregon.
Video by Brian O'Connor.
Accompanist: Ian McCarty
The cast:
William Eddy: Austin Kelly
Eleanor Eddy: Rose Passione
Tamsen Donner: Brianna Gowland
George Donner: William Coyne
Lewis Keseberg: Justin Waggle
Virginia Reed: Kaiya Bagley
James Reed: Erny Rosales
Charles Stanton: Cody Petit
Sarah Foster: Ella Nelson-Mahon
Jay Fosdick: David Rodriguez
Lanford Hastings: Zaq Wentworth
William Foster: Elliot Anderson
Luke Hollaran: Max Bruhn
John Snyder: Max Pickens
Ensemble: Kerry Lynch
Emily Sullivan
Meagan Kirby
Stage Manager: Hope McIntosh