Not Really Strangers

Not Really Strangers is a musical comedic drama about grief in an age obsessed with efficiency. At a struggling New Jersey branch of fast-food chain MeatDay, owner Elliot grieves his brother’s death and grasps to keep the business afloat. This 10-minute excerpt explores what happens when the constant pursuit of efficiency isolates everyone.

Writer & Director: Maggie Monaghan

Musical Director: James Bally

Show Type: Short musical

Tickets $20 / $25 at the door

Spark Musical Theatre Festival NYC - Fall 2026

Nov 2nd - 22nd, 2026

All performances take place at the 28th Street Theatre (also known as TADA!)
15 West 28th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, 10001

Emerging Artists Theatre (EAT) returns with its first Spark Musical Theatre Festival NYC, allowing composers and librettists to present where they are in their creative process  as a work-in-progress with audience feedback. Visit the theater any evening during this three-week event, and you'll find yourself transported in a number of surprising ways perhaps by a bouncy new musical that will have you humming. Emerging Artists has always been about new works, talents, and voices. That's never been more evident than now.

NO REFUNDS will be granted.