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So we’re giving you a chance to celebrate the holidays with New Musicals Inc. by NOT attending our non-event on December 19th.

I want to help NMI, but please don’t make me attend a Zoom party!

Traditionally, you probably remember, NMI has an annual Online Holiday Auction. Can you imagine what a bust that would be this year? Restaurant coupons! Tickets to the theatre! Tickets to the Zoo! A Dodgers game! Yeah, sure, you’re going to bid on THOSE hot items.

We heard you, though, begging us NOT to host an online event.

Here’s how it’s not going to work.

Don’t show up on December 19th. Don’t join a Zoom meeting. No e-ppetizers; no e-ggnog; no Silent Night auctions; no having to listen to Scott sing cynical Christmas songs. Best of all, tell everyone, “So sorry, I can’t make your event, I’m not attending an event at NMI that evening.”

Everyone stays home. No expenses for catering, decorations, drinks, or entertainment. Which means that all of the money you give will go to New Musicals Inc. Because of this, your gift is 100% tax-deductible. (FEIN # 01-0745909).

Here’s the one catch. You have to make a reservation. You can’t just plain stay away…you have to be able to prove you’ve stayed away. And, of course, you’ll be helping us make up for the lost online Holiday Auction. Make your reservation by clicking the link below!

Don’t join us on December 19th

You’re welcome.

Scott, Elise, John, and the staff and Board of Directors

New Musicals Inc.

The Devil’s Dictionary - “Body Snatcher”. Ambrose Bierce’s “The Devil’s Dictionary” comes to life in NMI’s musical webseries. In this entry, the Devil tells the tale of some grave robbers who are met by a demonic hyena. The series features an eclectic score by Jon Kull, and the Devil himself (in CG/motion capture).

It’s a strange but exciting time at New Musicals Inc, as we explore the short-form online musical. Please visit us online for a new musical experiment every week. Free.

Although, DONATIONS are gratefully accepted!

What: PICKPOCKET the musical: a virtual reading

When: Monday, December 7th at 7:00pm PST

Where: on Zoom!
Direct Link: https://zoom.us/j/98478761150?pwd=ODFSOFZ4Z01OVGd1Z241WTRvTXV6UT09
Meeting ID: 984 7876 1150
Passcode: 984

Pickpocket tells the story of teenage pickpocket Nance Olden who dreams of escaping the squalor of the streets and living a glamorous life. She lands a job in the chorus at a Vaudeville theatre, planning to steal the star’s diamond necklace, but instead falls under the spell of performing. But what will happen when Nance’s former boyfriend Tom breaks out of prison and threatens to expose her criminal past?

Pickpocket won Second Prize in NMI’s 2020 SEARCH FOR NEW MUSICALS.

Book and lyrics by Sandy Kasten, music by Billy Wolfe

The reading will feature: Wilson Bell, Melvin Biteng, Allie Costa, Judi Domroy, Jordan Goodsell, Casey Hunter, Candace Leung, Philip McBride, Randal Miles, Giane Morris, and Andrea Press.