Friday – Fabric 4
73 Seconds
On a cold January morning in 1986, millions watched as the NASA Shuttle Challenger soared skyward—only to explode 73 seconds after liftoff. Among the stunned was Barbara Morgan, backup to Christa McAuliffe, the “teacher-in-space” aboard that fateful flight. It could have been her.
Years later, as Barbara receives an offer from NASA to become a full-time astronaut, memories of Christa and the post-accident investigation resurface. She’s forced to confront her deepest trauma as she decides whether to take the risk and fly.
73 Seconds is a gripping musical about resilience, loss, and the courage to step forward after tragedy, based on true events.
Historical triple-timeline memory play
Early Development – a full treatment and two songs completed
I am seeking a theatre and/or producer interested in early stage works to nurture and develop
Death, Survivor’s guilt, National Tragedy.
Cast of 10
Band of 4-8
Meet the Writers
Jordan Li-Smith
Jordan’s song "Height Lines” was a finalist for the Stiles and Drewe Best New Song Prize 2023, and "Better Day”,… Read more
Jordan Li-Smith
Jordan’s song "Height Lines” was a finalist for the Stiles and Drewe Best New Song Prize 2023, and "Better Day”, originally performed by Lauren Drew, won the New York Drama League’s Anthems for the Future of Theater. Jordan studied musical direction at the Royal Academy of Music, where he was awarded the Sir Elton John Scholarship. This year, he will be elected an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music (ARAM). He is a proud member of MMD and their Advanced Lab II.
Team
Jordan Li-Smith – Musical Director
Matt Herbert – Co-Orchestrator
Cast:
Georgia Louise, Jordan Li-Smith, Glesni Roberts, Jordan Earnshaw, Verity Simmons, Will Henderson, Steve Payne
Get in Touch
Agent: JBR Management (info@jbragent.com)
Website: www.jordanli-smith.com
Instagram: @jordanli_smith