We Are the Tigers

The Tigers’ high school cheerleading squad is meeting for their annual sleepover at captain Riley’s house—and they’ve brought plenty of their teenage troubles with them. Love triangles, a lustful boyfriend, and hurt feelings over a now-viral cheer stunt gone wrong complicate their team-bonding activities. But so does the untimely death of one of their own in the front yard. Will that be the only murder? And who did it? With a pop-driven, belty score and a seriously silly book, We Are the Tigers will have audiences cheering for the Tigers as the Tigers learn to cheer for themselves.

Roles
10 any
Musicians
5
Acts
2
Duration
2 hours 10 minutes

Creators

Preston Max Allen

Preston Max Allen

Book, Lyrics, & Music Preston Max Allen (he/him) is a playwright, composer, and lyricist whose work has been featured at the New Amsterdam Theatre, Lincoln Center, Signature Theatre, Musical Theatre Factory,...

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Reviews

"The combination of cheerleaders, jump scares, and songs makes for a tantalizing mix."

The New York Times


"So fresh and original…The book, music, and lyrics are the perfect trifecta by Preston Max Allen. This explains the careful dance this show does between parody and authenticity, but ultimately its heart and honesty is infectious."

OnStage


"We Are the Tigers is such a rule-breaking treat."

Stage Scene LA


Orchestration

5 Musicians

Piano/Conductor, Keyboard 2, Guitar (Acoustic/Electric), Bass (Electric), Drums

Casting

Casting Note

Some roles can be played by all genders.

Riley - 17
The new captain of the Tigers cheerleading squad, enthusiastically obsessed with getting the team to Regionals for the first time in the school’s history. Inspired by and devoted to cheerleading, Riley is determined to keep her eye on the prize. VOCAL RANGE: effortless belt/mix to F#5.

Cairo - 17
Riley’s best friend. Incredibly popular, used to easily getting everything she wants, and rarely takes anything seriously. Despite her carefree façade, she’s not as empty-headed as the other girls think. VOCAL RANGE: effortless best/mix to G5.

Kate - 16
An ex-gymnast who only joined the squad to be closer to her best friend, Chess. Kate is sarcastic, angst-ridden, and sees cheerleading as an insulting replacement for gymnastics. Fiercely loyal and unconcerned with popularity. VOCAL RANGE: open.

Annleigh - 16
Well-intentioned but a little unhinged, extremely religious, and dedicated to living a morally sound lifestyle. Often burdened by taking care of her alcoholic step-sister and repressing her sexual urges for her boyfriend, Clark. VOCAL RANGE: effortless belt/mix to E5.

Reese - 17
The Tigers’ well-meaning mascot who desperately dreams of being on the squad and has worked for it her whole life. Doesn’t quite fit what she's been told is the cheerleader mold, but still daydreams of being an “it” girl. VOCAL RANGE: open.

Farrah - 15
Annleigh’s step-sister, an excessive drinker, and the team’s resident “hot mess.” Despite a complicated history with the team, she's still hoping to find ways to connect and be taken seriously. VOCAL RANGE: open.

Chess - 17
An almost-Olympian who lost her career after an intense knee injury. Seemingly upbeat and friendly but struggling with an addiction to pain medication. VOCAL RANGE: effortless belt/mix to F#5.

Mattie - 14
The youngest, newest, and most innocent member of the team. Adorable, polite, and optimistic about the future. VOCAL RANGE: open.

Eva - 16
The highest ranked cheerleader in the state, who joins the Tigers on scholarship. Self-aware, incredibly smart, and just trying to get through the year. VOCAL RANGE: Open.

Clark - 18
A handsome jock. Annleigh’s loving, patient, and dedicated boyfriend. VOCAL RANGE: Boy band tenor to A.

Production Materials

Included in your license are the following cast and crew scripts. These materials will be shipped upon receipt of payment if your license request is approved.

10 Cast Script/Vocal Books

A combination of the show’s full script and the full vocal book. All dialogue within each song is printed in the score to prevent flipping back and forth during rehearsals. All books are spiral-bound and double-sided.

2 Director’s Scripts

A single-sided, spiral-bound script designed with plenty of space for the director to take notes and add blocking during the rehearsal process.

1 Stage Manager’s Script

A single-sided, three-hole punched script that can be inserted into your three-ring binder.

2 Piano/Vocal Scores

This piano score includes all vocal parts. It can be used during the rehearsal process and during performance.

Orchestration Set

Keyboard 1, Keyboard 2, Guitar (Acoustic/Electric), Bass (Electric), Drums

Production Resources

Video Archival License

If you want to record your production for archival purposes you may do so by purchasing a video license.

$150

Additional Printed Books

Additional books (Cast Script/Vocal, Piano/Conductor, etc.) are available.

$25 each

Full Conductor Score

An ideal solution for those who choose to conduct their show from the podium, as opposed to the piano. Each detailed instrument staff is always right in front of you--giving you the most comprehensive layout for full control of your orchestra.

$125/Print, $100/Digital, $175/both

Digital Orchestration PDFs

Prefer playing or rehearsing from your tablet? All of our orchestration scores (including PC and PV) are available in digital copies.

PC or PV $50
Orchestration Parts $25/per book

Broadway Plus

A workshop experience in which a Broadway artist speaks and works with students in an educational setting through our partnership with Broadway Plus.

Prices Vary by Product

TurnKey Transpositions

Broadway stars change the keys of songs all the time...so why not you? Optimize your actors' performances by ordering our TurnKey Transposition. Get the perfect key for the perfect actor! All digital delivery, usually within 24 hours.

$50 per song for PV or PC
$150 per song for all orchestral parts (including PC/PV)