The Fourth Messenger - Complete Script (Collectible Book plus PDF)
What if the Buddha were a woman, living in our times? In this
captivating new musical, Mama Sid is a modern-day “awakened one” with a
worldwide following. But a determined young woman seeks to unearth Mama
Sid’s mysterious past, exposing long-held secrets that could change
everything. Epic and intimate, comic and profound, The Fourth Messenger
investigates what it means to be both enlightened and human. Book and
lyrics by Tanya Shaffer, music and additional lyrics by Vienna Teng. This script includes all spoken text and lyrics, but not the musical score.
“An exciting and ambitious project, driven by Teng's eclectic score, Shaffer's inspired rewrites of the Buddha story, and their punchy, provocative lyrics… An absolute delight.” - San Francisco Chronicle • “Intelligent and skillfully crafted…hugely ambitious and refreshingly original... Shaffer's musical has the audience emotionally involved and on the edge of their seats.” - The Huffington Post • “A satisfying and remarkably entertaining new musical that takes on spiritual life with wit and emotional resonance…” - KQED/NPR • “Beautiful...A triumph… Shaffer’s book brims with intelligence and wit… ” - Theater Dogs • “Masterful and compelling...both timeless and contemporary…” - Stage and Cinema