EGYPTOMANIA!
A New Musical
Book, Music & Lyrics By
Matthew Shaker
"Imagine Me With You"
Archaeologist, Howard Carter had one mistress in his life-The sands of Egypt.
Carnarvon’s beautiful and spirited daughter, Lady Evelyn found the hunt for ancient wonders simply exhilarating.
​Far from the class divisions and societal manners back home in England, Evelyn began a friendship with the strong willed Carter.
A relationship was in the works. But what could it be?
​Carter was a loner, but his heart was moved. Carnarvon could pull funding on all digs if Carter got too close to his daughter.
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AY'S LAMENT
Synopsis
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It was the near end of the 18th Dynasty. The entire country of Egypt was in turmoil. Citizens were starving and facing an uncertain future.
King Akhenaten, the ‘Heretic Pharaoh’, had abolished the worship of many gods in favor of only one god, the ‘Aten’.
Upon his death, his son, Tutankhamen, took the throne at just nine years of age.
Greed, power struggles and mystery cloud
the violent death of King Tutankhamen.
Upon the Kings untimely death, his Royal Vizier, AY, will let nothing stand in the way of taking the throne for himself, now that the ‘Heretic’ son of Akhenaten is no more…
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PAINT AND BRUSH
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As a child, Howard Carter was awkward,
and due to health conditions, did not have
a full education.
His father, Samuel Carter, a gifted artist, loved his son and gave him his heart.
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Here, in ‘Paint and Brush’ the young boy, Howard Carter, receives an art lesson
from his father.
But perhaps, it’s really a master class in ‘life’.
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IMAGINE ME WITH YOU
​Synopsis
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Archaeologist, Howard Carter had one mistress in his life-The sands of Egypt.
Carnarvon’s beautiful and spirited daughter, Lady Evelyn found the hunt for ancient wonders simply exhilarating.
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Far from the class divisions and societal manners back home in England, Evelyn began a friendship with the strong willed Carter.
A relationship was in the works. But what could it be?
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Carter was a loner, but his heart was moved. Carnarvon could pull funding on all digs if Carter got too close to his daughter.
Imagine…
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A LITTLE MORE THAN NOTHING
Synopsis
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He’s just seventeen years old. Fortune has smiled unexpectedly on Howard Carter.
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The opportunity of a lifetime awaits!
An assignment to assist on an
archaeological expedition, in the far off mystical land of Egypt.
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Howard is awash in emotions of excitement and wonder.
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So begins his journey to his unexpected future…
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ON THE WINGS
OF A DREAM
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Here, in 'On The Wings Of A Dream', The lively spirit of Howard Carter appears for the first time, to begin telling his story.
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IN THE VALLEY
OF THE KINGS
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Howard Carter was granted permission to take over the digging concession that had long been held by Mr. Theodore Davis, who
had long sought the tomb of the missing pharaoh, who was mentioned in inscriptions.
At one point a small hole was discovered in the Valley of the Kings containing some storage jars and flower garlands. The jars bore the name of Tutankhamun...
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After Davis had declared, "There is nothing left to discover in the Valley of the Kings',
Carter began his systematic search for the
enigmatic tomb.
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Even If It Rains
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Howard Carter is battling his own darkness and despair. Could all the work, all the seasons and money have yielded nothing?
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Perhaps, Lady Evelyn can find a way to help him stand strong and never give up...
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As Long As I Don't Remember You
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Perhaps, when a door closes, it's time to open a new one- to something much more sensible
and rewarding...
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