Taking Off! is a rollicking musical comedy set in 1967, capturing the glamorous world of air travel. Follow Amelia Dareheart as she dreams of becoming a top-notch stewardess while inadvertently thwarting a diamond theft at 35,000 feet. As she navigates her career ambitions and romantic entanglements with a jewel thief, Amelia learns about her true calling. The musical features a vibrant score by Matthew Lowy and a book and lyrics by Sonya Hayden.
Cast and Creative Team for Taking Off! at The Winter Park Playhouse
Creative Team
Danielle E. Moore
Book, Music and Lyrics
Michael Nutting
Music
Koryn Orcutt
Book and Lyrics
Phillip Vlahakis
Book, Music and Lyrics
Oren Lok
Book and Music
Rinat Tsodyks
Book and Lyrics
Matthew Lowy
Music
Sonya Hayden
Book and Lyrics
Eli Schildkraut
Arrangements
Michael Holt
Additional Music
Sierra Hitchcock
Lyrics
Charlie Hitchcock
Book and Additional Lyrics
Adam Elk
Music and Lyrics
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