A warm and witty story about change, tradition, and a swimsuit that started a townwide debate.

Overview

Cape Morton is a lighthearted but thoughtful musical set in a fictional seacoast town during the mid-1960s. When a controversial swimsuit appears in a dress shop window, the Town Council considers passing an ordinance regarding “public decency.” What first began as a local uproar soon becomes a reflection on change, tradition, and how a community decides what kind of future it truly desires.

About The Show

Cast: 11 principal roles (5 male, 6 female), ensemble flexible
Songs: 14 musical numbers (includes instrumental introduction)
Setting: A small American seacoast town, summer 1965
Primary Locations: Town Hall and the Sandpiper Dress Shop
Running Time: Approximately 2 hours including intermission
Orchestra: Backing tracks available (live accompaniment optional).

Production Style

Designed with flexible staging in mind, making it quite suitable for community theatres as well as colleges.

Score

The complete score is made up of 14 separate compositions, including 1 instrumental in Act 1, Scene 1, and 1 duet in Act 1, Scene 6 by Emily and Herman.

Selected Musical Numbers

Always Been This Way – Eli – (4:33)

Good Luck To Us – Herman – (3:45)

I Learned Something – Emily – (3:46)

What If? – Mildred – (3:12)

Just Breathe – Walter – (4:30)

Cape Morton, My Home – Miss Whitmore – (3:59)

Materials Available

Complete perusal script (PDF)
Complete vocal lead sheets (PDF)
Individual backing tracks (WAV only)
Complete demo recordings (MP3 or WAV)

For script requests, production inquiries or licensing:

info@hungryhillmusic.com