A gripping story about child soldiers in Colombia, written by Tijl Dauwe and Sam Verhoeven.
Brief content
The favela of Bogota, Colombia. Maria does everything she can to protect her children from the dangers of the streets. But when her eldest son Jaime falls under the spell of recruiter Alberto and chooses to join a FARC group, the biggest battle of her life begins for her: the battle for her child.
“Muertoi” is a haunting musical about life and survival, about the search for footing in a country where children are deployed as soldiers. Because where do you stand when playing soldier no longer turns out to be a game?
Recordings
An official ‘cast recording’ was issued on CD in 2016.
This recording is also available on all streaming services.
The press on “Muerto”
“A rock-solid musical!”
THE MORNING *****
“Until the last second, the play manages to amaze you. Without a doubt a must-see”
MUSICAL VIBES *****
“Highly recommended for the whole family”
MUSICALSITES *****
Performances
2013 – World premiere at the Fakkeltheater in Antwerp, Ixx Pharma (B)
2016 – Reworked version at Theatre Elckerlyc in Antwerp, Judas TheaterProducties in collaboration with Uitgezonderd Theater (B)
2023 – Performances at the Zuiderpershuis in Antwerp, The Singing Factory (B)
Creatives
| Scenario & lyrics | Tijl Dauwe |
| Music: | Sam Verhoeven |
| Arrangements: | Thomas Vanhauwaert |
| Origineel director: | james Cooke |
| Original producer |
Ixx Pharma / Judas TheaterProducties/ Iskariot i.c.w. Exclusive Theater |
Cast – (5 women, 5 men, adult ensemble, children’s and youth ensemble)
Maria
Raùl
Cataldo
Raquel
Alberto
Teresita
Jaime (16 years)
Chinche (12 years)
Sophia (aged 16)
Gabriella (10 years)
Adult ensemble (minimum 4 women and 4 men)
Children’s and youth ensemble (minimum 6 boys and 6 girls)
Orchestra (7 musicians)
Reed (clarinet, bass clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone)
Trumpet
Keyboard I (including MainStage module)
Keyboard II (including MainStage module)
Guitar
Bass guitar / double bass
Drums and percussion
(MainStage modules are included and mandatory to use)
Playtime
Act I – 60 minutes
Act II – 45 minutes
Translations
No translations available
Additional material
Integral recording (2016)
Original Cast Recording (2016)
Rights
On request – minimum 11% of gross receipts for the original Dutch version
Additional fee per performance for use of the script, vocal score and arrangement + MainStage modules.
More info
Request info at licensing@iskariot.be
Requests
Belgium, Netherlands And Luxembourg
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Worldwide, except Belgium, The Netherlands and Luxembourg
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