Poetry 1959: LIVE!

Poetry 1959: LIVE! is the sixty-second episode of Off Book: The Improvised Musical. It was recorded live at Dynasty Typewriter in Los Angeles, CA, on September 7, 2018 and released on September 17, 2018. The musical follows paddleboat-retrievers-turned-poets Low Fat and Susan as they are "discovered" by poetry producer Simon Houndstooth.
== Episode Description ==
The hilarious Taran Killam (Single Parents, Night School, SNL) joins Jess and Zach for “Poetry: 1959” the live new musical packed with paddle boats, Counting Crows, British accents and guitar (!!!). With songs like “I Don’t Get It”, “Just Float”, and “Beans, Kippers and Mash” you won’t get these bangers out of your head. Plus, stay til the end for a very special talk-back with the audience! Official Episode Description
== Musical Cast ==
=== Taran Killam ===
* Paddle Boat Rental Boss
* Pee-Paw
* Simon Houndstooth III
* British Airways Pilot
* Brendan, a Hooligan Poet
=== Jessica McKenna ===
* Susan
* Newlywed Paddle Boat Renter 1
* British Airways Flight Attendant
* Hooligan Poet 2
=== Zach Reino ===
* Low Fat
* Newlywed Paddle Boat Renter 2
* Cab Driver
* Hooligan Poet 1
== Talkback Cast ==
=== Taran Killam ===
* Scene designer Günter
* Original writer Marcus
* Adam Duritz
=== Jessica McKenna ===
* New Writer #2
* Animal Handler Sandsharp
* Mrs. Jones
=== Zach Reino ===
* New Writer #1
* Duck Union Rep
* Doug Duritz
== Songs ==
* "I Don't Get It" (9:04)
* "Just Float" (13:55)
* "Spread Your Word" (21:00)
* "I Dream About the Future" (24:55)
* "It's 1959 (And Flying's a Luxury)" (30:55)
* "Beans, Kippers, and Mash" (38:14)
* "Beans, Kippers, and Mash (Reprise)" (43:13)
* "This is Very Good" (44:37)
* "You've Got 'It'" (52:50)
* "Hooligan League of Poetry" (58:30)
* "1959 (Finale)" (1:01:58)
Cut Song:
* "Beans, Kippers, and Mash" (Counting Crows version) (1:15:40)
== Trivia ==
* This is the first episode to feature Engineer Brett on the guitar. It also features drummer Eric Kalver.
* Taran Killam is the second Off Book Guest to have played the role of King George III in Hamilton. He took over the role from Rory O'Malley, who appeared in episode 14, Straight to Bradway.
== Gallery ==
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== References ==
Category:Episodes
Category:Taran Killam
Category:Live episodes
Category:Period pieces
Category:Cut Song