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Thank God Superstar

***Thank God Superstar*** is the fifty-third episode of *Off Book: the Improvised Musical,* and the first episode of year two. It features guest artist Bryan Safi from the podcast Throwing Shade. Although originally pitched as a cross between *Godspell* and *Jesus Christ Superstar,* the musical actually follows competitors and judges in a televised music competition judged by God (via the Pope).

## Episode Description

The insanely hilarious Bryan Safi (Throwing Shade) joins Jess and Zach for the quickest conceived musical to date! If you ever wanted to hear a rock musical about a talent competition reality show, One Direction-esque kid contestants, "Oasis," the Pope, and more, this is the show for you! With songs like "Dear Lord," "When's The Worst Time For Divorce" and "Ghost Coconut," you'll definitely be using one of these tunes for your own singing competition audition!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Brandi
* Peter
* Grace Wonderwall
* Pope Francis

### Zach Reino

* Podrick
* Timothy
* Liam
* Divorcée
* Cardinal
* God

### Bryan Safi

* Mandrew
* Bruce
* Patty Prius/Noah/Sharpo
* 30-year-old Child of Divorce
* Pope Benedict

## Songs

* "Dear Lord"
* "A Piece of Paper"
* "Where Can We Begin (To Find a Dick)?"
* "Why Can't We Help Each Other?"
* "Camp Cedar Coven"
* "When's the Worst Time for Divorce?"
* "Recap Song"
* "Timothy Definitely Knows How to Read"
* "My Little Coconut (Ghost Coconut)"
* "I'll Take it from Here"
* "Be Randy"
* "Audition Recap"
* "Champagne Supernova"
* "Dear Lord (Reprise)/ A Decent Pope"
* "Finale/Wonderwall"

Closing Song:

* "Her Hubby Is So Cute" (New Phone, Who Dis?)

## Trivia

* This is the first musical on *Off Book* to be named before it begins, and the shortest time from start of the podcast to start of the musical.
* At the end of the episode, Zach reveals that "canonically" on *Off Book,* the name *Jen* is actually spelled with three *Ns—Njenn* (the first *N* being silent).
54 Years

"54 Years" is a song featured in *Musical Revolution the Musical (Revolution)*. James K. Polk and Richard F. Tumblekins are xenophobic despite the fact that they themselves are descended from immigrants.

## Lyrics

**Both**

Hahahaha!

**James K. Polk**

*(spoken) Oh Kuhlau thinks he can revolutionize the way we do music in this country? Kuhlau, is he even American? I don't think so!*

**Richard F. Tumblekins**

*(spoken) What does that name sound like? He sounds like a foreigner to me! What sort of first name is Wh? I've never known another American named Wh!*

**James K. Polk**

*(spoken) We may have only existed for...*

54 years but I hate immigrants.

**Both**

54 years but I hate immigrants.

54 years but I hate immigrants.

**James K. Polk**

54 years but I hate immigrants.

**Richard F. Tumblekins**

It's like it somehow was built into the DNA.

Been hating immigrants in America since the starting day.

Yeah, we came from somewhere else but people don't look like us,

Then I put those people on an outbound bus!

**James K. Polk**

Couldn't talk about you for a single sensation.

It's like I forgot that I'm second generation.

It doesn't matter that my own mom and dad, they immigrated,

And if I see a new immigrant I get so irated

**Both**

54 years but I hate immigrants.

**Richard F. Tumblekins**

Already!

**Both**

54 years but I hate immigrants.

**Richard F. Tumblekins**

So soon!

**Both**

54 years but I hate immigrants.

54 years but I hate immigrants.

**Richard F. Tumblekins**

This is a problem that's gonna persist for who knows.

How long is this shit going to go?

Probably deep, I feel it in the DNA,

And there's no way for me to move on starting today.

**James K. Polk**

I came to this land, I was born here and it's true,

And if you come to this land I don't wanna give the same rights to you,

Even though I know my country was built on backs of others,

Who did the thing like you with their sisters and their brothers.

**Richard F. Tumblekins**

Somehow when you have more right, I have less.

That is the equation, I understand it I guess.

When you have things, you take them from me.

I can't have that in the USA, ya see!

**Both**

54 years and I hate immigrants.

54 years and I hate immigrants.

**Richard F. Tumblekins**

Started at day one, I hate them every day since!

**Both**

54 years and I hate immigrants.

**Richard F. Tumblekins**

*(spoken) So what are we gonna do about it?*
Always Sad, Always Happy

***Always Sad, Always Happy***is the tenth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical,* and features guest Will Hines. The musical follows Katrina Catamaloon, a citizen of Copenhagen, Denmark who tears her stomach muscle from laughing too much. For her own health, she is forced to move to neighboring town, Sadsalot, which is completely devoid of joy.

## Episode Description

Will Hines (*Screw It We're Just Gonna Talk About the Beatles*) joins Zach and Jess for the new musical *"Always Sad, Always Happy*": a tale of spies, ruptured organs, bread, and of course… love. "We Really Hit the Mark in Denmark," "Sneaky Smiley Spy," and "Starcrossed Lovers" are just some of the stand out numbers in this show of Shakespearean-proportions.

## Musical Cast

### Will Hines

* Copenhagen Citizen #2
* Janice
* Sadsalot Citizen with a Broken Face
* [Thoughtful Sigh] the Realtor
* Bing! the Fruit Stand Owner
* Look Around Me, the Trash Collector
* Always Sad/Harry Hengleston
* Heugh! Saddest of the Sad Member
* Town Council

### Jessica McKenna

* Copenhagen Citizen #1
* Catrina Catamaloon/[Pained Sigh]
* Sadsalot Townsperson
* Hlhubharian the Librarian
* Sharon
* Saddest of the Sad Member #1
* Hough! Saddest of the Sad Member
* Karen

### Zach Reino

* Copenhagen Citizen #3
* Doctor
* Sadsalot Citizen #1
* [Tired Sigh] the Mayor of Sadsalot
* Horse Walker
* [Frustrated Sigh] the Horse
* Saddest of the Sad Member
* Eugh! Saddest of the Sad Member
* Messenger Boy
* Jeremy
* Bertram
* Some Maggots

## Songs

* "We Really Hit the Mark in Denmark" (5:55)
* "Which Shade of Jade?" (6:23)
* "Sadsalot" (11:16)
* "Meet the Town" (15:00)
* "Will It End Up Well?" (20:25)
* "Sneaky Smiley Spy" (23:40)
* "Rustic Raisin Rye" (23:30)
* "Lovely & Happy" (31:40)
* "Fade to Black" (35:55)
* "Star-Crossed Lovers/A Common Shore (Finale)" (42:21)

Closing Song:

* "Number Three" (What's the Patter?) (54:25)

## Trivia

* The term for *Off Book* listeners, Sleepy Babies, originates in this episode. Before the final ad break, Zach and Jess bid the listeners goodnight, but Jess protests and forbids Zach from tucking the listeners in. Jess is worried that some people listen to the show while driving, and encouraging them to sleep would be unsafe. After the closing song, they wish the listeners goodnight again and sing a lullaby to the "little babies."
* In an *Off Book* first, recording was stopped part-way through the beginning of the episode as Will Hines' headphones stopped working somewhere around "Which Shade of Jade?"
Fueled by Retrograde

***Fueled by Retrograde*** is the two hundred and thirty-seventh episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* The episode follows a loose "jam sesh" format, wherein the hosts chat with one another and occasionally improvise standalone songs. As with every FamBand episode, this one contains the best song *Off Book* has ever done. Is it the one about pepper mayo, the metal song about a street, a hat rap, or a ditty about stocking cans for the apocalypse? You decide!

## Episode Description

Mercury being weird only makes us stronger, as evidenced by this week's episode. Join us as Zach, Jess, and the band try a segment about salsa, invent the spiciest sauce in Main, stacks hats on hats, reveal which part of the library has all the "cool" books, and we take some serious shots at modern fonts.

## Cast

* Jessica McKenna
* Zach Reino
* Scott Passarella
* Brett Morris
* Dana Wickens

## Songs

* "Mercury in Retrograde"
* "The Spiciest Sauce in Maine"
* "That's Who I Am (Forever)"
* "The Details of My Street"
* "Tiny Fan That I Don't Have To Share"
* "Caps on Caps, Hats on Hats"
* "The End Times Are Coming"

## Some Of The FamBand's Favorite Things

Lots of discussion of some faves this ep! These are their favorite color, childhood book, and number.

* Jess - red, *Red Is Best,* 4 and 7
* Zach - green, *Professor Wormbog in Search for the Zipperump-A-Zoo,* 7
* Scott - green (or blue), *Caps For Sale,* 5
* Brett - orange, (Brett doesn't say his favorite book but instead tells a sweet story about him in kindergarten), 41
* Dana - blue, *Reading Rainbow: Space Case* (not really a book, but on brand for Dana), 7
Panera de Bergerac: LIVE!

***Panera de Bergerac: LIVE!*** is the two hundred and forty-fourth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It was recorded live at Good Good Comedy in Philadelphia, PA, in January 2019. First released as a Stitcher Premium episode on July 11, 2019, it was then posted onto the main feed on March 8, 2022. The musical follows two best friends who attempt to hang with their crush after being left alone for a weekend with two hundred dollars.

## Episode Description

This episode was recorded live in Philadelphia in January of 2019 at the Good Good Comedy Theater! WOW! The ancient past. If you never had stitcher premium, you haven't heard this one! If you did... you may have heard this one! Honestly this was a lifetime ago, but it's got teens and Panera so some things never change! Enjoy: Panera de Bergerac!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Michael, Devon's best friend
* Devon's mom
* Lexi Burke
* Kelsey, Panera employee
* Lexi's mom
* Trevor's dad

### Zach Reino

* Devon
* Devon's Dad
* Scotty Burke, Lexi's older brother
* Trevor, Panera assistant manager
* Panera customer
* Lexi's dad

## Talkback Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Director
* Translator (working with the original playwright)
* Actor who plays Michael
* First dramaturg

### Zach Reino

* Panera brand ambassador
* Original playwright
* Casting director
* Third dramaturg

## Songs

* "No Limit to Two Hundred Dollars" (4:19)
* "Like Devon" (8:08)
* "Like an Angel" (14:36)
* "Falling in Love" (21:02)
* "You Pick Two (Me and You)" (30:27)
* "Kelsey, Break Free (Get Away From Me)" (36:58)
* "A Gentleman's Game" (44:42)
* "Hands Touch, Eyes Meet" (46:05)
* "Think a Little Less, Take a Little More Time" (55:08)
Husky Hullabaloo

***Husky Hullabaloo*** is the one hundred and thirty-third episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It features guest Vicky Vox. Three iditarod racing huskies idly chat about the other animals around them, food, and a magical place to run away to.

## Episode Description

Vicky Vox (Doing Great) joins Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with a bunch of huskies in Alaska, sexy scary wolves, and more. With songs like “Can I Just Say? (Husky Hullabaloo)”, “A Sexy Scary Wolf”, and “Your Right There Place”, it’s a musical that follows three huskies on an adventure you won’t want to miss!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Husky
* Fish #2
* Crow

### Zach Reino

* Nannecka, husky
* Fish
* Crow #2

### Vicky Vox

* Wannecka, husky
* Crow #3

## Songs

* "Can I Just Say? (Husky Hullabaloo)" (3:32)
* "Can I Just Say? (Fish Fun)" ()
* "A Sexy Scary Wolf" (8:38)
* "Can I Just Say?" (Lone Tree Wolf) (12:03)
* "Your Right There Place" (14:48)
* "All Kinds Of Mushrooms" (19:16)
* "Big Balls, Big Balls, Big Balls" (20:56)
* "Can't Stand Ants" (25:56)
* "Can I Just Say? (Ant Hivemind)" (26:56)
* "Husky Queen" (28:48)
* "We Love Jewels!" (32:34)
* "I'm Imagining" (36:06)
* "Work Smarter, Not Harder" (41:17)
* "Up In The Tree/I'll Do A Husky Hullabaloo" (Finale) (45:10)

Closing Song:

* "Go All In For Healin'" (Tarot Reading) (53:06)
Live from Vancouver

***Live From Vancouver*** is the one hundred and thirty-eighth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It was recorded live on February 22, 2020 at the Biltmore Cabaret for Just For Laughs Vancouver. It features guests Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger, the Doughboys. In the competitive and dramatic safari, a group of giraffes find out that not all of them are what they seem.

## Episode Description

Live from Vancouver, Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger (The Doughboys) join Zach and Jess for an all new musical packed with giraffes, a villainous wildebeest, and more. With songs like “I Wish I Could Reach”, “If I’m Not A Giraffe, You Legally Have To Tell Me”, and “The Bone Graveyard”, it’s the perfect musical for giraffe fans!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Diana, ~~giraffe~~ zebra
* Lemur #2
* Giselle, giraffe
* Lion #2

### Mike Mitchell

* Gerard, giraffe
* Brenda, lion

### Zach Reino

* Vincent, ~~giraffe~~ vulture
* Wildebeest
* Lemur
* Giraffe, gazelle
* Leopard
* Lion

### Nick Wiger

* Unnamed ~~wildebeest~~ ~~hyena~~ chimpanzee
* Greg, giraffe
* Lion #3

## Songs

* "I Wish I Could Reach" {5:08)
* "If I'm Not A Giraffe, You Legally Have To Tell Me" (9:58)
* "The Bone Graveyard" (14:27)
* "Hang From Our Tails, Make A Lot Of Noise" (17:49)
* "What Is The Long And Short Of It?" (19:19)
* "Sad Meat" (25:05)
* "Ha-Ha, Ha-Ha" (28:39)
* "Don't Tell Brenda" (32:19)
* "A Vulture" (34:39)
* "We're Lemurs, And We Have Tails!" (38:51)
* "Me Time/Alone/Oh, Brenda/Different Kind Of Family" (Finale) (40:03)

## Trivia

* The musical ended up unnamed.
* This live episode does not have a talkback segment.
A Happy Paul F. Days Bonus!

***A Happy Paul F. Days Bonus!*** is a bonus episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical,* officially numbered 126.5. It features guest Paul F. Tompkins. Happy Paul F. Days! In this musical, Creature On The Wing, we follow sweet flight attendant Carolyn as she deals with passengers, pilots, and pets during this long and mysterious ride in the sky.

## Episode Description

To keep the Paul F. Days tradition going, we have Paul F. Tompkins back on the pod for a very special and festive aeronautical bonus episode for Sleepy Babies new and old!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Carolyn, flight attendant
* Pilot

### Zach Reino

* Owner of 12 huskies
* Tyler, co-pilot
* Passenger who wants Doritos
* Madeline, member of the traveling opera company
* Son of Madeline and Jeremy
* Greg, first class flight attendant

### Paul F. Tompkins

* Alan Turplosion, passenger with a dog allergy
* Rogert, air marshall
* Jeremy, member of the traveling opera company
* Navigator
* Sky Masterson, siberian husky

## Songs

* "The Rules of The Sky" (5:07)
* "The Curtain That Separates Coach From First" (10:36)
* "You Can See My Face" (14:45)
* "A Co-Pilot Is Just A Pilot" (19:15)
* "A Creature On The Wing" (23:40)
* "Opera Company Ode" (23:40)
* "L-L-L-Love You" (31:53)
* "A Dog On The Wing" (38:08)
* "Up In First Class" (42:13)
* "Twelve Dogs" (47:29)
* "Fa-La-La Down The Vent" (49:06)
* "The Little Things" (Finale) (54:01)

Closing Song:

* "Travelling, Travelling" (Holiday Travel Song) (59:16)
TV: Thinking Verily

***TV: Thinking Verily*** is the one hundred and sixty-eighth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It features guest Ross Bryant. The Must See TV Symposium is a bustling event where presentations of deep ideas and concepts connected to television are abound. Tiffany, dejected after a no show, is comforted by Steven, and together they both traverse the symposium and the different people within.

## Episode Description

It’s a collegiate + must-see-TV musical this week with Jess, Zach and bff of the show, Ross Bryant! With songs like “Ancient Egypt Through the Lense of COACH”, “This Sounds Like the After Party” and “The Shadow Symposium”, you’ll want to write your term paper on this episode STAT.

## Musical Cast

### Ross Bryant

* Steven Gerbener, Afternoonist
* Hannah
* Dave and Busters employee

### Jessica McKenna

* Tiffany Chalkins
* Janine

### Zach Reino

* Symposium announcer
* Trix Pembletons
* Brichard
* Trisha

## Songs

* "Must See TV (Where TV Stands For Thinking Verily)"
* "Ancient Egypt Through the Lens of COACH"
* "Your Thing Takes Away From My Thing"
* "Why Would Anyone Want To Jump In Coins?"
* "This Sounds Like the After Party"
* "Pre-Game? No, That's A Three Game"
* "In Between"
* You've Never Been Asked 'What's Your Deal?' Before"
* "Thunderous Applause" (Finale)
My Best Friend's Breading

***My Best Friend's Breading*** is the one hundred and eighty-seventh episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It features guest Paul F. Tompkins. At renowned restaurant Chez Laurent, things are hectic as food critic Julia Roberts is expected to visit.

## Episode Description

Well, we keep asking him and he keeps coming back! Why? Because he's simply the best! The incredible Paul F. Tompkins joins us once again in a culinary musical the late 90's could only dream about. Get ready to dine on 5-star songs such as The Cool and Glamorous Life of a Chef, Gossip, A Metaphor That's Also a Pun, 3 Your Majesties, and No One Can Help But Look (At Julia Roberts.)

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Tina, sous chef
* Victoria LaGrande
* Pigeon
* Julia Roberts
* Prime minister

### Zach Reino

* Scott, sous chef
* Mouse
* Person outside of restaurant
* Clock maker
* Photographer

### Paul F. Tompkins

* Tony
* Chef Laurent
* Roachabaisse
* Mail horse
* Ted, Julia Roberts' publicist
* Person outside of restaurant #2
* War veteran

## Songs

* "Our Job Is So Romantic"
* "The Cool and Glamorous Life of a Chef"
* "Gossip"
* "What Is A Dish To A Cockroach/Pigeon/Mouse/Mail Horse?"
* "A Metaphor That's Also a Pun"
* "No One Can Help But Look (At Julia Roberts)"
* "3 Your Majesties"
* "Wake Up Playlist"
* "I Wish I Was Back In The Kitchen"
* "Eat, Pray For More, Fall In Love"
Polk & Tumblekins, BFF

"Polk & Tumblekins, BFF" is a song featured in *Musical Revolution the Musical (Revolution)*. James K. Polk and Richard F. Tumblekins express how much they mean to each other as best friends.

## Lyrics

**Richard F. Tumblekins**

*(spoken) There's so much I love about you. Man, I'll be your friend for forever! We've been through so much together!*

**James K. Polk**

*(spoken) Yeah man, there's no way that history's not gonna know the names of Polk and Tumblekins!*

**James K. Polk**

Polk and Tumblekins, BFF!

**Both**

Polk and Tumblekins, BFF!

**James K. Polk**

Without you, never I guess.

Polk and Tumblekins, BFF!

**Richard F. Tumblekins**

Do you remember the time

You ran for office and you easily won?

And I was right there beside you,

Showing off my fancy gun.

**James K. Polk**

Do you remember how I've been working

On this idea about Manifest Destiny?

And also you were there,

Standing next to me.

**Both**

Polk and Tumblekins, BFF!

Polk and Tumblekins, BFF!

**James K. Polk**

You remember our names in history, yes

Because Polk and Tumblekins are BFF!

**Richard F. Tumblekins**

So much history,

Who knows where to begin?

You, an American icon,

And me, a Tumblekins.

**James K. Polk**

I'm making my contacts, I'm growing my resumé,

And I appreciate you took out my trash the other day.

**Richard F. Tumblekins**

I'm a good friend!

**Both**

Polk and Tumblekins, BFF!

Polk and Tumblekins, BFF!

**James K. Polk**

We're equals forever, yes.

**Both**

Polk and Tumblekins, BFF!

**Richard F. Tumblekins**

James Polk and Richard P. Tumblekins!
Make Space for Family

***Make Space for Family*** is the twenty-seventh episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical,* and features guest Tawny Newsome. Set aboard the International Space Station, it follows a group of cadets and crew as they struggle to deal with a sinister robot/girlfriend, a lonely captain-turned-kidnapper, and a secretive Russian kickball team.

## Episode Description

The incredible Tawny Newsome joins Jess and Zach this week for a new musical that is legitimately out of this world. With songs like "It's Gossip in Space," "That Is Dragon Ball Z," and "You're Not a Robot," you'll be moonwalking and singing along to more Pokemon facts than you ever dreamed you would.

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Cadet Esmerelda
* Unnamed Third Russian
* Podrick
* Goldie Hawn

### Tawny Newsome

* Captain Stark
* Katerina
* Cassiopeia
* Kate Hudson

### Zach Reino

* Cadet Joffrey
* Vladimir
* Duncan
* Pikachu/ Raichu
* Dr. Cupid
* Kurt Russell

## Songs

* "It's Hard Up Here" (4:33)
* "It's Gossip in Space" (8:46)
* "That Is Dragon Ball Z" (11:40)
* "You're Not a Robot" (15:35)
* "Kidnapping a Family" (21:50)
* "Robots Can't Hurt People" (29:20)
* "Confrontation/ Dance Fight" (32:36)
* "Tell Us How You Nerd" (38:00)
* "Memories of Kurt Russell" (41:40)
* "Kissing Without Tongue/ Defeating Cassiopia" (47:30)
* "Dr. Cupid's Message" (53:00)
* "Make Space for Family" (55:25)

Closing Song:

* "Get Your Ass in There" (Deep Cut) (1:01:40)
Leaving Your Heart on the Field

***Leaving Your Heart on the Field*** is the fifth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical,* and features guest Betsy Sodaro. The entire musical takes place at the end of a boys-vs-girls youth soccer game where girls Vanessa, Janessa, and Carly face off against Kyle, Lyle, and Trent...and maybe find love along the way. Also one of the refs is a bird.

## Episode Description

It's a tale of competing teenage soccer teams in the brand-new musical *"LEAVING YOUR HEART ON THE FIELD."* Betsy Sodaro joins in for the musical offering of a lifetime by way of hit numbers such as *"Sports Boner,"* *"Empty Nest Syndrome,"* *"You Like My Face,"* and many more in this timeless classic that will remind you that with every new day comes a new kid.

## Musical Cast

### Betsy Sodaro

* Janessa
* Trent Wyzoski
* Referee Katie

### Jessica McKenna

* Vanessa
* Kyle
* Referee who is a Bird

### Zach Reino

* Carly
* Lyle
* Referee Beverly
* P.F. Chang's Waiter (cut scene)

## Songs

* "This Doesn't Matter" (5:37)
* "Sports Boner" (9:33)
* "Empty Nest Syndrome" (12:00)
* "Flop Flop Flop, Floppin' Around (That's It)" (15:15)
* "You Like My Face" (16:32)
* "You Can Be in Love (At the P.F. Chang's)" (23:10)
* "Yellow Card (Finale)" (28:44)

Cut Song:

* "Racism Isn't a Thing" (39:25)

## Trivia

* This is the first show to feature an audience talkback and the only non-live show to do so. Instead of actual audience members, audience members are also played by Jess, Zach, and Betsy.
* The episode repeatedly references the band Yellowcard, whose name actually comes, albeit indirectly, from the soccer term. "Ocean Avenue" is the band's 2003 breakout hit.
Freaks Off a Leash

***Freaks Off a Leash*** is the two hundred and sixtieth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* Recently moved to Pittsburgh, Pierre the poodle adjusts to the residents of this interesting city, making plenty of friends along the way.

## Episode Description

The summer of living room shows continues with an episode that unsurprisingly is basically entirely animals. Join a poodle, pug, husky, cat, humming bird, cricket, koi, etc. as they discover that we're all freaks (especially in Pittsburgh.) #Jawn

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Martha, pug
* Pierre, poodle
* Local man
* Hummingbird
* Kayley, koi fish
* Beetle
* Ants
* Moth
* Michael
* Mom with a stroller

### Zach Reino

* Hunter, husky
* Rebecca, black cat
* Hummingbird #2
* Koi fish
* Cricket
* Ants
* Gabrielle
* Businessman
* Pig

## Songs

* "This Poodle's a Freak"
* "A Hamburger"
* "Look At My Butt"
* "Get Amped!"
* "What Is It Like?"
* "Holy Smokes, This Is A Big Deal!"
* "Brie, Bubbles, and You"
* "Who Let These Freaks Off The Leash?"
* "I Will Love You No Matter Butt" (Finale)

## Trivia

* Scott isn't here for this one, so Brett and Dana hold down the musical fort!
No Art in Berlin

***No Art in Berlin*** is the eighty-sixth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It features guest Rebekka Johnson. It chronicles the adventures of a young girl with artistic aspirations who has the misfortune of showing up in the city of Berlin during the month when art is outlawed.

## Episode Description

Rebekka Johnson (GLOW on Netflix) joins Jess and Zach in all new artistic musical filled with hot bods at the beach, being creative in a Berlin jail, orgies, and more! With songs like "Chairs and Tables (But No Friends)," "Everyone Here Is an Artist," and "Big Breakfast," you won't want to escape this new ep!

## Musical Cast

### Rebekka Johnson

* Alanna, a young girl
* A juggler
* Bruce, a Serial Killer
* An art revolutionary
* An American tourist

### Jessica McKenna

* Greta, a Ballerina
* A pretzel and donor kabob vendor
* A donut kabob vendor
* A German police officer
* Denise, a painter
* The Warden
* Morgan, an revolutionary
* A water vendor
* A theater producer

### Zach Reino

* Alanna's father
* Hans, a Dancer
* A German police officer
* Bella, a gymnast
* Morgan, a “lock inspector” (an art revolutionary)
* Jordan, an art revolutionary
* Dornan, an art revolutionary
* Horgan, an art revolutionary
* Gorgan, an art revolutionary
* A theater producer

## Songs

* "No Art In Berlin" (8:05)
* "Very Fun Artistic German Beach Vacation" (11:54)
* "Tragedy (But It's a Comedy)" (16:45)
* "Everyone Here Is an Artist" (23:00)
* "Use This" (29:08)
* "Big Breakfast" (34:40)
* "Chairs and Tables (But No Friends)" (40:40)
* "8 x 8" (Finale) (50:09)

Closing Song:

* "2, 4, 6, or 1" (2-4-6-or-1) (58:15)
Breadtime: Who Will Survive?

***Breadtime: Who Will Survive?*** is the two hundred and twenty-ninth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical*. It features guest Rachel Bloom. Set on the sixth night of Hanukkah, three siblings discover their origins, make a wish on a star, and help their mother with a movie pitch.

## Episode Description

Two times is enough to be a tradition right? We think so! Rachel Bloom is back to help Zach and Jess celebrate Hanukkah in *Breadtime: Who Will Survive?* It's a story worthy of Pixar (if they would just flippin buy it already!) Come into the book nook on the 6th night of Hanukkah and enjoy songs like, *"Bedtime/Breadtime," "Picture Book of a Pitch to Pixar"* and *"Dope Shaped Loaf."* You'll be making a wish for more on a Hanukkah star!

## Musical Cast

### Rachel Bloom

* Margaret/Marie
* Pixar executive #3
* Joan Cusack

### Jessica McKenna

* Our Mom
* Jameson
* Pixar executive

### Zach Reino

* Peter
* Pixar executive #2

## Songs

* "Bedtime/Breadtime"
* "Picture Book of a Pitch to Pixar"
* "Kids, Kids, Kids (Bake 'Em Up)"
* "Dope Shaped Loaf"
* "Oh Star in the Sky, Won't You Grant Our Wish Tonight?"
* "A New Pitch"
* "This Whole Town Shuts Down"
* "Rise Up"
* "It's Bedtime for Breadtime" (Finale)

## Questions Every Pitch Needs to Answer

1. Why?
2. Why me?
3. Why now?
4. Starring who?
5. Starring what?
6. What makes this night different from all other nights?
Russian into Love: LIVE!

***Russian into Love: LIVE!*** is the thirty-first episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical,* and features guests John Michael Higgins, and Arden Myrin. It was recorded live at SF Sketchfest on January 28, 2018 and released on February 13, 2018.

## Episode Description

Live from SF Sketchfest, it's a brand new romantic Russian musical complete with Borat impressions and special guests John Michael Higgins (*Pitch Perfect, Best in Show, Great News*) and Arden Myrin (*Shameless, MadTV*). With songs like "Look Sweet and Walk Low," "Ti-tah from Utah," and "It's Hard Being Michael Kors," you won't be low listening to these sweet tunes!

## Musical Cast

### John Michael Higgins

* Man in Audience #1
* Captain Vladimir Sergei/ Michael Spaghetti
* Calvin Klein

### Jessica McKenna

* Fashion Designer
* Vladimir
* Inventor of Glasses
* Ralphie Spaghetti
* Brett

### Arden Myrin

* Ti-tah from Utah
* Michael Kors
* Gino Spaghetti

### Zach Reino

* Model
* Man in Audience #2
* Marishka
* Diane von Furstenberg
* Carlton Spaghetti
* Brett's Friend

## Talkback Cast

### John Michael Higgins

* Patrick (Playwright)
* Other Dance Captain
* Manny (Draper)

### Jessica McKenna

* Magatha (Director)
* Thomas (Actor, Vladimir)

### Arden Myrin

* Margo Blargo (Costume Designer)
* Dance Captain

### Zach Reino

* Editor
* Stephanie (Actress, Marishka)

## Songs

* "Look Sweet and Walk Low" (9:27)
* "Ti-tah from Utah" (13:50)
* "Please Wear My Clothes" (18:30)
* "Carry That Bag" (22:50)
* "Vladimir—What the Fuck?" (26:00)
* "It's Hard Being Michael Kors" (28:40)
* "Spaghetti Brothers Will Do Anything" (32:20)
* "I'll Never Fall in Love/ You're Already in Love" (39:25)
* "It's Me, Gino!" (46:00)
* "Just Keep Walking" (48:40)
* "Youknow, Russia" (55:30)
* "I'll Never Fall in Love (Reprise)" (1:00:00)
* "Just Keep Walking (Reprise)" (1:01:35)
* "Russian into Love" (1:07:40)

Cut Song:

* "Michael Kors/ Coors" (Taste the Rockies) *(1:23:00)*
Everything Is Nature

***Everything Is Nature*** is the eighth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical,* and features guest Mike Still. The musical takes place in a national park, in which two park rangers are trying to care for the environment, while a squirrel, a racoon, and a redwood tree plan to take back the park for themselves.

The musical is inspired by a question from Chris Cobb: "Where do babies come from?"

## Episode Description

Mike Still (*Hard Nation*) leads the cast of the new flora and fauna-filled musical, *Everything Is Nature*. Raccoons, crabs, and park rangers join together for songs like *"Kill a Bunch of Humans,"* *"Dry & Wet,"* and more. Plus, stay til the end for a special song from *"CONTACT: The Musical"!*

## Musical Cast

### Mike Still

* Adult Supervisor Phil
* Dave
* John the Racoon
* Crab
* God
* Shark #3
* Discovery Channel Employee #2

### Jessica McKenna

* Billy
* Cynthia
* Reginald Redwood
* The Wind
* Shark #1
* Jesus
* Discovery Channel Employee #1

### Zach Reino

* Ranger Terry
* Sam the Squirrel
* Shark #2
* Holy Ghost
* Discovery Channel Boss

## Songs

* "Everything Has a Start" (03:22)
* "Everything Is Nature" (10:21)
* "Kill a Bunch of Humans" (16:05)
* "I Cannot Say a Thing" (19:45)
* "Dry & Wet" (23:19)
* "The Crab's Solo" (28:54)
* "Everything Is Nature/Shark Week/Jesus/Something (Finale)" (33:36)

Closing Song:

* "We're Making Contact" (No New Ideas) (42:45)
Kissing Frogs

"Kissing Frogs" is a song featured on *Hang On, Collider*. Pam and Chad have dinner together, and Pam becomes increasingly worried about her son's passions.

## Lyrics

**Chad**

It's basically a trope to kiss a frog

And it turns into something beautiful

It's wrote in our lives, we all kiss a frog

And it makes our hearts full

And so I hope deep down

When people are going through a marsh or a bog

We all find in our lives, our personal frog

But also I love frogs

**Pam (spoken)**

*Alright, yeah. Cool, sweetheart.*

**Chad**

* kissing noises\*

**Pam (spoken)**

*Okay.*

**Chad**

I took this one home

* kissing noises\*

**Pam (spoken)**

*Yeah, I know.*

**Chad**

Mom, I gotta go

**Pam**

*What?*

**Chad**

I gotta go back to the lab

I forgot to kiss 8 or 9 of the frogs and I don't want them to be sad

**Pam**

They are dead

**Chad**

Yeah, I know, but my sister's also there

And I want her at Thanksgiving, if she's not, it isn't fair

And if she has to bring this other lady from the Hadron Collider

Then we'll welcome them both inside our house, we'll welcome them inside-r

And then we will have such fun, no one will miss it

And we'll all sit down at Thanksgiving and I'll give a frog some kisses

* mwah noises\*

Bye, mom!

**Pam**

Oh my gosh, if it's not wrong, I don't want to perverse this

But the way that boy treats frogs, well, it makes me nervous

I hope for him, what's in store

Is that he can pass it off as a metaphor

You can stop and smell a rose

Then you can kiss a frog, I suppose

Oh Pam, I guess you're eating dinner alone

**Little Quark #2**

Whee! You're never alone

**Pam**

Huh, maybe I'm not so alone

**Little Quark #2**

You're never alone! Whee

**Little Quark #1**

Every one of us is made of infinitesimal small parts

From your bones to your skin to your heart
Moms, Bombs, and Dante's Gone!

***Moms, Bombs, and Dante's Gone!*** is the two hundred and thirteenth episode of is *Off Book: The Improvised Musical*. It features guest Laci Mosley. Three wine loving moms with curious ways of parenting have a hang while their children escape the house and go on a journey to Panera Bread.

## Episode Description

Zach, Jess and YOU are lucky to be graced with the presence of Laci Mosley (*iCarly, Scam Goddess, Black Lady Sketch Show)* on this week's episode. Three moms are busy making a book of mottos and three kids are on a journey to Panera. With songs like, "Lotto Mottos" "First Wine Time," and "My Pick Two" you'll be having this episode in a bread bowl with bread on the side!

ALSO: This one has the song "100 Names!" at the end. Our thank you gift to the first 100 people that supported the show at the "Baby of Infinite Dreams" Tier. Thank you so much and we hope you like it!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Brenda
* Cosmo
* Gerald, mailman
* Carl
* Panera Bread employee

### Laci Mosely

* Laurel
* Dante
* Lucia, maid

### Zach Reino

* Sheryl
* Lousia

## Songs

* "Lotto Mottos"
* "What Is A House?"
* "Kids Are Good At Packing"
* "Cinque Terre (Better Than Panera)"
* "Support The Postal Service"
* "First, Wine Time"
* "Carl, What Have You Done?"
* "My Pick Two"
* "Come Here To Panera" (Finale)

Other Songs:

* "100 Names!"

## As We Say Every Week...

Well that? That might as well be the fireman Paul.

## Trivia

* It's Brett Morris with more hits! He's on the drums on this episode while Dana is on vacation.
All Black Everything

***All Black Everything*** is the two-hundred and eighty-third episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical*. It features guest Ross Bryant. We follow a class of teens at school as they navigate fashion, crushes, substitute teachers, and a Machiavellian banjo-loving classmate.

## Episode Description

The king himself (Ross Bryant) is back for a tale of teens who wear all black for for different reasons! Also the color guard. Also one kid who's maybe too into banjo? It will make sense when you hear it.

## Musical Cast

### Ross Bryant

* Spence
* Color guard girl
* March, Arch twin
* Larry, banjo enthusiast

### Jessica McKenna

* Jennifer, Gloom twin
* Brettany, color guard
* Sarch, Arch twin

### Zach Reino

* Oliver, Gloom twin
* Rachel, color guard
* Mr. Gordon, substitute teacher

## Songs

* "All Black" (5:11)
* "What a Venn Diagram Is" (11:10)
* "Spinnin' a Flag" (15:09)
* "Turning Over a New Leaf" (26:49)
* "The Banjo Is My Master Plan-jo" (36:27)
* "We'll Still Be Friends" (40:20)
* "The Bluegrass Isn't Always Greener" (Finale) (47:13)
Off Book 200th Fire Pit Jamboree!

**Off Book 200th Fire Pit Jamboree** is a live stream hosted on YouTube on May 12th, 2021. Jess, Zach, and the FamBand gathered together in person to chat with viewers, sing songs, and celebrate 200 episodes of *Off Book!*

## Cast

* Jessica McKenna
* Brett Morris
* Scott Passarella
* Zach Reino
* Dana Wickens

## Songs

* "It Came Back As A Cat (Cat Twist!)" (4:25)
* "Joe Pilot, A Pilot of Space" (11:40)
* "You Need Marshmallows" (17:01)
* "Ooooh, Fine Though!" (23:00)
* "Sourdough Bros" (36:30)
* "Wonderwall (Shrimp Cut)" (41:01)
* "Freshman Year On The Sea" (50:03)
* "See Ya Trent Theme Song" (56:56)
* "Woodbert The Wooden Frog" (1:02:40)
* "Protect Your Ears" (1:06:46)

## Trivia

* We find out what sound Woodbert the wooden frog sounds like in this stream!
Monster Kids

***Monster Kids*** is the sixty-eighth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical,* and features guest Lou Wilson. The musical follows three teenage bros, their mothers, and their fathers on Halloween night. While the mothers drink wine together, the fathers and their sons discover supernatural secrets about each other... and themselves.

## Episode Description

It’s an ultra spooky Halloween OFF BOOOOOK with the hilarious Lou Wilson joining Zach and Jess for sacks on sacks of candy, Pintrest pumpkins, half-monster dads, epic ghost stories and so many more treats! With songs like “Which Stuff is the Witch Stuff”, “Wall Street for Candy” and “No Thank You, Too Scary!”, you’ll be howling at the moon to all of these scary new songs!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Troy, a Bro
* Lindsey, a Mom
* Phillip, Curtis's Dad

### Zach Reino

* Curtis, a Bro
* Linda, Curtis's Mom
* Carl, Troy's Dad

### Lou Wilson

* Bradley, a Bro
* Gail, a Mom
* Ted, Bradley's Dad

## Songs

* "Wall Street for Candy" (07:18)
* "On the Same Page" (12:40)
* "Pinterest" (16:06)
* "No Thank You, Too Scary" (20:43)
* "Half-Ghost" (27:02)
* "NaNaNaNah Bros (Not Monsters)" (31:50)
* "Which Stuff is the Witch Stuff?" (37:44)
* "When the Moon Goes Down" (41:40)
* "Mufasa, Bruce Willis, Patrick Swayze, and Me" (48:43)
* "Let the Beast Out" (52:45)
* "You're a Monster (Finale)" (56:02)

Closing Song:

* "See Dead People" *(Theme Song)* (1:03:52)

## Trivia

* This is the second Halloween-themed episode of Off Book, after 2017's *Front Page Boos*. It was produced as part of EarWolf's "FearWolf" promotion.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.earwolf.com/episode/monster-kids-w-lou-wilson/
Curses Curses Curses!

***Curses Curses Curses!*** is the fourth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical,* and features guest Jamie Denbo. The family drama musical primary follows a young girl named Alice from Monterey, California who is frustrated with her mom and dad's approach to parenting, and her parents who don't know how to connect with their children.

## Episode Description

Jamie Denbo (*Orange is the New Black,* *Ronna and Beverly*) stars in a very explicit new musical about the conflicts between children, their parents, witches, and talking horses. Theater-goers will be entranced by such stand-out hits as *"Sleepin' With Barbara,"* *"Parenting Is Hard,"* and *"Children Are Our Future,"* but never forget that ponies are also the future, the future for horses.

## Musical Cast

### Jamie Denbo

* Denise
* Vanessa/Veronica #2
* Barbara Ostrum

### Jessica McKenna

* Alice
* Vanessa/Veronica #1
* Reno citizen

### Zach Reino

* Chet
* Swearing Parent #2
* Mr. Mayhew
* Stefan
* Black Lightning
* Witch Frank
* Fish-Tossing Pete

## Songs

* "F" (5:10)
* "Little Fucking Bitches" (10:22)
* "Sleepin' with Barbara" (13:56)
* "Jews" (20:30)
* "Jews (Reprise)" (20:52)
* "Parenting Is Hard" (22:09)
* "You Dum-Dums Are Doing Your Best" (30:09)
* "Children Are Our Future" (35:06)
* "Come to Reno" (42:59)
* "Being a Parent Is Like Tossing a Fish/Chet's Solo/Curse Curse Curse" (45:20)

Closing Song:

* "Things That Shouldn't Be Bars" (What's the Patter?) (54:09)

## Trivia

* At 33:20, Scott Passarella can be heard laughing
One, Two, Tree

***One, Two, Tree*** is the one hundred and sixty-fifth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It features guest Eliza Skinner. When Cassandra- a member of the glitterati- and Chris- a down to earth advocate for nature- cross paths, they realize they're more similar than what their backgrounds suggest.

## Episode Description

Jess and Zach and special guest Eliza Skinner create a new musical all over the internets about Ken Burns and trees and love! With songs like “No More Ads”, “Believe What You Know About Trees” and “Who Documents the Documentarian?”, this episode might make you leak out of your eyes, but in a good way!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Cassandra
* Sarah, intern
* Derek, Society of Getting Back to the Earth
* Maple tree
* Ira Glass

### Zach Reino

* Spencer
* Ken Burns
* Tyler, Society of Getting Back to the Earth
* Skyscraper Tower doorman
* Old maple tree
* Gerald, Cassandra's dad
* Franklin, butler

### Eliza Skinner

* Debra
* Waitress
* Chris, Society of Getting Back to the Earth
* Maple sapling
* Werner Herzog
* Margaret, Cassandra's mom

## Songs

* "Shiny, Shiny People"
* "It Wasn't Cute"
* "Make It Long"
* "No More Ads"
* "Believe What You Know About Trees"
* "You're Growing But You're Changing"
* "Who Documents the Documentarian?"
* "The Things That I Need/Camping At The Au Bon Pain"
* "One, Two, Tree" (Finale)
The Podcast About a Ride About a TV Show About YOU

***The Podcast About a Ride About a TV Show About YOU*** is the two-hundred and ninetieth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical Podcast,* and features guest Tony Rodriguez. Two Universal Studios ride designers and their friend create a theme park based on a loose ball of eels. A podcaster documents this process. Love is rekindled.

## Episode Description

Get your early admission tickets because you're gonna want to experience all the incredible attractions this episode has to offer, ESPECIALLY the incredible, hilarious, joy machine that is Tony Rodriguez! Join us on a trip to one of the most conceptually confusing theme parks in existence, and don't forget to be on the lookout for crossover characters from other podcasts, and also God, who's friend is a little chicken.

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Victoria, Loose Eel Ball Actor
* Commercial actor
* Jenny, Brent's ex-girlfriend and mechanical engineer
* Margot Beauregard, podcast host
* Disney Disney Daniel Daniel fangirl
* Park guest

### Zach Reino

* Brent, Universal Studios Park designer/Funtective
* Commercial director
* Jenny's Dad
* Parking attendant at Loose Eel Ball Land
* Eel pie vendor

### Tony Rodriguez

* Derek, Universal Studios Park designer/Funtective
* Kevin, commercial actor
* Jenny's Mom
* God
* God's friend, a fun chicken
* Parking attendant at Loose Eel Ball Land
* Disney Disney Daniel Daniel
* Park guest

## Songs

* "A Ride Where You Make a TV Show (That You Never Ever Ever Get to See)" (3:30)
* "Loose Eel Ball" (11:30)
* "Murder She Wrote, She Wrote" (20:00)
* "Farfalle" (27:30)
* "What's Your Take on the Eels?" (38:00)
* "Brainstorm/Our Love (Finale)" (49:00)

Closing Song:

* "Outro" (56:00)

## As We Say Every Week...

Then you're looking at a big loose ball of eels!

## References

1. ↑ https://art19.com/shows/off-book/episodes/2368173f-c222-4c93-aa2a-f4c496668aca
Mr. Picou

"Mr. Picou" is a song featured in *We Object to Fear: LIVE!*. Brian and Clark daydream about their mutual crush on ceramics teacher Mr. Picou.

## Lyrics

**Brian**

Mr. Picou-ooo-ooo-ooo.

Make me wanna do ceramics with you-ooo-ooo-ooo.

**Both**

Mr. Picou.

**Clark**

Mr. Picou.

**Brian**

Mr. Picou.

**Both**

Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo.

**Clark**

Make me wanna do—

**Both**

Ceramics with you.

**Clark**

Mr. Picou, you're so flippin hot,

I wanna watch you throw that pot.

Mr. Picou, I know,

It's gonna get hot when we open up that oven.

What is it called? A—

**Both**

Kiln.

**Brian**

It's called a kiln.

**Brian**

And I'm not sure you open it.

Or maybe some of them are open all the time.

But, no, I think you're right,

Some you open.

**Both**

Mr. Picou-ooo-ooo-ooo-ooo.

**Clark**

Mr. Picou.

**Brian**

I wanna do ceramics with you.

**Both**

Ooo-ooo-ooo Mr. Picou.

**Brian**

And to be clear,

I don't actually care about ceramics at all.

You're just givin' me excuses to take that detour

Down that school hall.

**Clark**

Honestly, I have no purpose

For pots, or even a plate.

I just wanna see your face,

And picture us on a date.

**Both**

Mr. Picou.

**Clark**

Ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo, ooo...

**Brian**

Mr. Picou, I wanna do ceramics with you-ooo-ooo-ooo...

**Both**

Mr. Picou!
Out of Ideas?

***Out of Ideas?*** is the one hundred and seventy-eighth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It features guest Will Hines. You heard it here first, *Off Book* is out of ideas. Zach, Jess, and Will dwell on how the show usually starts and propose a musical about a happy couple, a long driveway, sentient objects, mysterious men, and an inter-dimensional secret.

## Episode Description

Ohhh hellooo! The incredible Will Hines returns to join Zach and Jess (along with Scott and Brett) to proudly present: Out Of Ideas?: The Musical! Enjoy classics like “If You’re Going Anywhere, You’re A Stair,” “The Freedom You Feel In a Jeep (I’m Jeremy Renner!),” and “You’ve Got To Say Catch Me As You Run Away.”

## Musical Cast

### Will Hines

* Benjamin
* Stairs
* Jeremy Renner
* Lightning bug

### Jessica McKenna

* Muriel
* Landing
* Pictures on the wall
* Jeff Tomsic
* Bruce Springsteen, rock

### Zach Reino

* Francesca "Francis", breakfast Postmates delivery person
* Stairs
* Crew member on Tag
* Ladybug
* Mysterious yo-yo man
* Pete, Pete's coffee employee

## Songs

* "The Opening"
* "If You're Going Anywhere, You're a Stair"
* "The Freedom You Feel in a Jeep (I'm Jeremy Renner!)"
* "You've Got to Say Catch Me as You Run Away"
* "That's Enough For Me"
* "Multiple Beach Towels"
* "You Could Buy A Yo-Yo Or Fight To The Death"
* "Buy A Throw Pillow"
* "Take A Breath, We'll Do This Step By Step" (Finale)

## As We Say Every Week...

I guess you should do it in the early morns?
Jumanji: LIVE!

***Forces of Darkness: LIVE!*** is a Stitcher Premium episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* The episode was recorded live at the Good Good Comedy Theatre in Philadelphia, PA on January 25, 2019. We explore the events that unfold in the outside world after Robin Williams gets transported into the board game Jumanji.

## Episode Description

Jess and Zach are live from the first show at the Good Good Theater in Philadelphia with “Jumanji: The Musical”!

## Musical Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Bonnie Hunt
* Petunia, Robin's mom
* Bartholomew, monkey
* Robin Williams

### Zach Reino

* Dwayne Johnson
* Mr. Schuman, Robin's dad
* Matthew, bat
* Elephant

## Talkback Cast

### Jessica McKenna

* Production desginer
* Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
* Composer

### Zach Reino

* Frtiz, makeup artist
* Legal team member
* Robotic elephant

## Songs

* "Gotta Run, Gotta Run, Gotta Run" (6:01)
* "Randall's Bus" (13:02)
* "Peace And Quiet" (15:23)
* "Is This A Simulation?" (23:13)
* "Get In The Game" (29:25)
* "We Could All Use More Bonnie Hunt" (36:49)
* "What Is Real To You?" (42:59)
* "Journey To The Center Of The Earth" (Finale) (47:01)

Cut Song:

* "Trust In This Bus" (55:05)
Play Us a Song, You're the Random Piano Lady

***Play Us a Song, You're the Random Piano Lady*** is the two hundred and sixth episode of *Off Book: The Improvised Musical.* It features guest Jackie Johnson. Aspiring pianist Deb has a dream of playing live in a movie theater. Join her on her quest to stardom as she performs in an AMC with some rather promiscuous employees.

## Episode Description

She's a beacon of light y'all! Jackie Johnson (*Natch Beaut*) is back on the pod, with Chooch in tow, to answer the burning question: Why can't we have live piano music in the movie theater anymore? Well, "Play Us a Song You’re the Random Piano Lady" is the story you need! Follow Deb as she pursues her dream in a movie theater full of horny teens. With songs like, *"In The Heights" "How Many Times Do I Have to Learn?"* and *"I'm Conflicted (About All the Boinking)"* you'll wish there were more pianos in movie theaters.

## Musical Cast

### Jackie Johnson

* Deb, pianist
* Roger Ebert, film critic
* Stephanie
* Crystal

### Jessica McKenna

* Phil
* Kevin
* Krystal Lite
* *Black Widow* watcher

### Zach Reino

* Movie theater patron
* Richard Universal Records, record executive
* Jason
* Janice
* *Black Widow* watcher #2

## Songs

* "Where's the Piano Man?"
* "I'm Turning Away (And Turning Back and Giving You a Wink)"
* "In the Heights"
* "A Different Preview from a Random Lady"
* "Blue Sky, with Me, Blue Sky"
* "How Many Times Do I Have to Learn?"
* "I'm Conflicted (About All the Boinking)"
* "What Do You See?/Play Us a Song Tonight" (Finale)