1996-97 – for musical: rock band & vocalists – 30:00

Performances

World Premiere:
February 13-16, 1997
Five-show run
Frank Horvat (musical director & piano)
The Lab on Britain, Toronto Canada

Recording

Date: March 1997
Musicians: Nelly Shin, Julia Fong, Corin Roberts (vocals), Frank Horvat (vocals & keyboard), David Kaye (acoustic guitar), Joe Phillips (electric guitar), Michael Bates (bass), David Simpson (drums)
Engineer: Frank Horvat, Lynanne Sparrow, Chad Wenzel
Location: University of Toronto, Faculty of Music

Programme Notes

28 Days & Counting is a one act, pop/rock musical specifically geared towards teenagers talking about the subject of sex in a fun manner while seriously exploring the related issues. The script and lyrics for the songs were co-written by me, Jay Moonah, Sean Sedlezky, Lynanne Sparrow, and Aidyl Villaflor.

This musical was first performed as part of a theatrical festival of young women’s issues held in Toronto in February of 1997. The music itself is scored for 5 voice parts, guitar, bass, drums and keyboards, and features a variety of pop styles including rock, blues, electronic, folk and rap.

The goals of the show are simple; to deliver the facts and issues related to teenage sexuality. In it, you come to know Julie, an 18 year old senior in high school who meets Mark, also 18. The two quickly fall for each other. Julie then faces the decision of whether she should or should not have sex with Mark. She has two friends that try to heavily influence her decision. Sam, an outgoing and conspicuous type who thinks Julie should “take the plunge” and Marie, a sweet and shy friend who believes waiting until you’re married is best. Top it off with Mark’s chauvenistic friend Vince, this group experiences the common trials and tribulations of being teenagers.

– Frank Horvat

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