TIM MURNER, COMPOSER

 

Tim studied composition at the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and is currently a gifted pianist performing at a four star Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky; as well as teaching composition at the Youth Performing Arts School in Louisville, and acting as music director for Louisville's Next Generation, a touring company that performs the world over.Tim is the proud father of Joshua, Jason and Nick; and husband to his wonderful wife Lisa.

 

RICK MUTKOKSKI, ADDITIONAL BOOK AND LYRICS

 

 Rich studied Vocal Performance at the Boston University School of Fine Arts, and is an experienced vocalist and  musician who has performed with the show band Obsession as well as numerous musicals, church, and theater projects; and is also music director for Voices of Hope, who have performed at the North Shore Music Theater and Boston's Symphony Hall. Rich is the proud father of Ryan and Brianna; and husband to his wonderful wife Melissa.

 

 DR. CRAIG COSTANZA, BOOK AND LYRICS

 

 Craig attended the Berklee School of Music and studied at the Boston University School of Dentistry. He has performed and played drums and keyboards with the rock band Crossfire and the show band Obssesion; and acted as director and performer for the Boston University Newman House Cantina Coffeehouse and Musical Reviews, where he also conceived  the idea for David the Musical. Craig is the proud father of Alec and Matthew; and is husband to his wonderful wife Libby.

 

 

 CHARACTER LIST

 

DAVID

Middle aged man mid 40’s – mid 50’s. Great athletic Shape.

Charismatic, commanding and adored. A leader and a legend; poet and warrior, musician and King. His greatest weakness was as a father.

(High tenor; able to reach high B-flat)

 

JONATHAN

Young man in his 20’s; King Saul’s son and heir to the throne of Israel. David’s best friend and confidant. Loyal, fearless, realistic but worrisome.

(Second tenor)

 

SHEBA

(Mid 30's plus) Vicious and dangerous. Great physical shape.

Master strategist who, in conspiratorial fashion, uses others as pawns to achieve his needs. Sinister yet captivating, can sway public opinion to create his new order. Primary object is to bring down David.

(Second Tenor)

 

NATHAN

(Older Man)

Religious, spiritual, moral leader of the people. Able to interpret God’s will to David. Devoted to the truth, and never afraid to speak.

(Not a singing part)

 

CALEB

(Male that is usually played by a younger man but could also be portrayed at any age) Kings servant, extremely intelligent, and knows what the King needs and wants even before David does.

(Not a singing part)

 

ABISHAI

(Male, athletic built)

Young captain in David’s army. Built for combat. Single minded and devoted to his determination for victory.

​(Chorus)

 

JOAB

(Male Mid 30's plus athletic built)

General in charge of David’s army. Completely faithful to King and country. Nothing is impossible if he is in charge.

(Second Tenor)

 

BATHSHEEBA

(Female Mid 20's - mid 30's)

Young woman who steal’s David’s heart. Innocent but cunning. Torn between a lover and a husband.

(Soprano; able to reach B-flat)

 

SADOMA

(Female mid 20's)

Dark, sultry, and seductive. An entertainer who knows how to use what she has to get what she wants.

(Belty alto)

 

URIAH

(Male, mid 30's plus)

Bathsheba’s husband,  Well built. Captain in David’s army. He lives for his wife and men; and not necessarily in that order. Has blind faith in his King to the very end.

(Baritone)

 

AMNON

(Male mid 20'S, Tall, preppy, skinny boy. Not athletic or muscular)

David’s older rebel son. Pompous and malevolent. Needs to align with others for strength. Believes that he will be King.

(Second Tenor)

 

ABSALOM (CAST)

(Male early 20's, Not as tall as Amnon but has a bigger built to him,)

David’s younger son and adviser. Originally devoted to his father; Filled with scorn and revenge when step- brother Amnon defiles his sister. Transforms into a charismatic despot bent on power and glory.

 

TAMAR

(Girl late teens - early 20's. Sweet, innocent and kind)

 Sister of Absalom’s; step sister to Amnon. Is the victim of a tragedy that changes the  lives of her family and her country

​(Chorus)