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Introduction

On February 14, 2023, I first watched Reservoir Dogs (1992). Valentine's Day -- how interesting. Especially when you consider how I fell in love with the film.

Very quickly, I began playing around with the concept of a stage musical based on it. That idea grew and grew. I've now written the lyrics to 14 songs and a third of the script, planned out costumes, set, staging, and lighting, and come up with a dreamcast. (Hugh Jackman is Mr. White, if you care.)

This is my scream into the void -- my pitch of Reservoir Dogs: The Musical.

It is my life's dream to get it produced someday.

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