"Probably one of the funniest novels I've ever read" - Ashley Blake, novelist
THIS AIN'T YER GRANDMA'S OPERA...
Dead Guy Opry is the first-of-its-kind Country Music opera, adapted by Oklahoma singer/songwriter Ty Hager from his novel, "Diary of a Dead Guy - a Country Ghost Story (an "Indie Pick of the Month" at indiesunlimited.com). This raunchy and uproarious comedy tells the story of a slain country singer channeling his memoirs through a redneck kid, as the singer's widow stands trial for the murder.
Production is now underway on a Concept CD, being recorded in Nashville and points beyond, produced by and starring national touring artist Sean Patrick McGraw.
THIS AIN'T YER GRANDMA'S OPERA...
Dead Guy Opry is the first-of-its-kind Country Music opera, adapted by Oklahoma singer/songwriter Ty Hager from his novel, "Diary of a Dead Guy - a Country Ghost Story (an "Indie Pick of the Month" at indiesunlimited.com). This raunchy and uproarious comedy tells the story of a slain country singer channeling his memoirs through a redneck kid, as the singer's widow stands trial for the murder.
Production is now underway on a Concept CD, being recorded in Nashville and points beyond, produced by and starring national touring artist Sean Patrick McGraw.
Preview of the country-rock comedy musical, adapted by Ty Hager from his novel "Diary of a Dead Guy." Produced by Sean Patrick McGraw and Ty Hager. Featuring the voice talents of Sean, Chaz Butcher, and Anna Lynn Ferris.
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VIDEOS FROM EARLY PRACTICE SESSIONS IN NASHVILLE
Are you a singer with a home studio? We need YOU!! Due to the epidemic, we're now doing all recording for this project remotely, and have parts available that actually PAY! (not a lot, but some). No mixing required - you'll record your vocals to our instrumental tracks. Sean will work with you via phone or online when needed (particularly with harmony parts). THE CURRENT PHASE OF THE PROJECT WILL BE AUDIO-ONLY, SO THERE IS NO NEED TO "LOOK THE PART" - WE JUST NEED VOICES!
CAST OF CHARACTERS (all roles available except where indicated):
JARED WHALEY - The murdered country singer. (Sean Patrick McGraw)
ANGEL WHALEY - The wife/widow/defendant. 20's-30's. Sultry, sexy, a little crazy. (Anna Lynn Ferris)
WILLARD BLEVINS – He’s the poor, overweight, 12-year-old redneck kid channeling the Dead Guy. (can be played by a female singing as a 12-yr-old boy if needed. If actually SUNG by a child, parents should be advised that there'll be cussin').
MACK BLEVINS – Willard’s Pa. Good ol’ Redneck - loves NASCAR and beer, a little freaked out by his boy. 30’s-40s. (Chaz Butcher)
ELENORE BLEVINS – Willard’s Ma. 30's, meek, subservient. Country.
NORVILLE THE BARBER - 30's - 50's. Good ol' boy.
HARVEY BOYD – He’s the small-town radio newsman Dead Jared lures into getting the word out. Late 20's-30’s.
MARSHALL LAUGHLIN – Angel's high-dollar big-city defense lawyer. Kinda Fred Thompson-ish. Mid-late 50’s.
HAYWOOD BRICE - The Prosecutor. Quiet and mousy, mid-late 40’s - 50's.
JUDGE WAY – No-nonsense and fiery, in her 40's-50’s.
AMANDA - The Other Woman. 20's-30's.
CHAD – Jared’s lead guitar player, 40's, married to Amanda. Voice only.
DAN - Jared's bass player, 40's. Voice only.
SEVERAL KIDS - 10-12 years old(note to parents: THEY'LL be cussin', too. Can also be played by adult females singing as children).
JARED WHALEY - The murdered country singer. (Sean Patrick McGraw)
ANGEL WHALEY - The wife/widow/defendant. 20's-30's. Sultry, sexy, a little crazy. (Anna Lynn Ferris)
WILLARD BLEVINS – He’s the poor, overweight, 12-year-old redneck kid channeling the Dead Guy. (can be played by a female singing as a 12-yr-old boy if needed. If actually SUNG by a child, parents should be advised that there'll be cussin').
MACK BLEVINS – Willard’s Pa. Good ol’ Redneck - loves NASCAR and beer, a little freaked out by his boy. 30’s-40s. (Chaz Butcher)
ELENORE BLEVINS – Willard’s Ma. 30's, meek, subservient. Country.
NORVILLE THE BARBER - 30's - 50's. Good ol' boy.
HARVEY BOYD – He’s the small-town radio newsman Dead Jared lures into getting the word out. Late 20's-30’s.
MARSHALL LAUGHLIN – Angel's high-dollar big-city defense lawyer. Kinda Fred Thompson-ish. Mid-late 50’s.
HAYWOOD BRICE - The Prosecutor. Quiet and mousy, mid-late 40’s - 50's.
JUDGE WAY – No-nonsense and fiery, in her 40's-50’s.
AMANDA - The Other Woman. 20's-30's.
CHAD – Jared’s lead guitar player, 40's, married to Amanda. Voice only.
DAN - Jared's bass player, 40's. Voice only.
SEVERAL KIDS - 10-12 years old(note to parents: THEY'LL be cussin', too. Can also be played by adult females singing as children).
If interested in an available role, please email deadguyopry@gmail.com with a SAMPLE OF YOUR SINGING RECORDED IN YOUR STUDIO.
