Working the Musical - Localized

Working adapted by Nina Faso and Stephen Schwartz The musical Working celebrates the work and workers that are the lifeblood of our community. Originally staged in the 1970s, the musical is based on oral historian Studs Terkel’s influential book, Working: People Talk About What They Do All Day and How They Feel About What They Do. An updated version, created a few years ago, features songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, Stephen Schwartz, Craig Carnelia, James Taylor, Micki Grant, and more. The Ursinus College Theater production will update the musical further by employing documentary theater techniques to interview our local workers and to use their words in our script. This unique production creates a fresh, personalized show honoring the workforce within our own community. The Ursinus College Theater production of the localized version of Working is directed by Professor of Theater, Domenick Scudera, with musical direction by Dr. Holly Hubbs, and choreography by Dr. Karen Clemente.