About the show
GAY CARD is the hilariously heartwarming story of Logan Kapler, a one-friend loser who has never belonged. But now he's starting college with a trick up his sleeve: he's gay. Gay people are awesome; therefore, he will be awesome. Except his new college housemates don't agree (#fail). They revoke his "gay card" and deem him not-awesome-enough-to-be-gay instead. Determined to prove them wrong, Logan embarks on a quest to earn his gay card. But when his dream life leaves him lonelier than ever, he must learn that there are some insecurities you never grow out of — before he loses the only two people who truly love him.
A new musical.
Made for college students.
Hear the music
Sheet music + backing tracks
License the show
Put up your own production.
GAY CARD is a great fit for undergraduate students and community theaters. Think it might be right for you? Download a perusal libretto from our partners at Uproar Theatrics.
2 Acts
Approximately 2 hours long (including intermission)
10 Roles
4 soprano/alto and 6 tenor/bari, with optional ensemble
PG-13
Some explicit language and mild sexual content
5 Musicians
Alternatively, backing tracks are available
“This show is for everyone, regardless of sexuality, who has ever had to find themselves… The message is ultimately one of hope and a continuing promise of self-discovery.”
—SUSIE POTTER, Triangle Arts and Entertainment
“This musical is a fresh look at the coming-out experience, without the angst-ridden moments of dealing with friends and family who might not understand.”
—DAWN RENO LANGLEY, Triangle Arts and Entertaiment
The writers
Ryan Korell
Music
RYAN KORELL is an award-winning musical theatre composer, arranger, and orchestrator whose work has been featured both internationally and across the United States. His original musicals include GAY CARD and MEET AND RUN, both available as cast recordings on all major streaming platforms, and BIG WIG, currently in development. Korell earned an MFA in musical theatre writing from NYU Tisch and a bachelor’s degree in music composition from Vanderbilt University, then began his professional career on the original Broadway productions of THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY and HONEYMOON IN VEGAS, as well as the film adaptation of THE LAST FIVE YEARS. He is now based in the Chicagoland area and remains a proud member of ASCAP and the Dramatists Guild.
Jonathan Keebler
Book & Lyrics
JONATHAN KEEBLER is an acclaimed musical theatre lyricist and bookwriter whose work has been featured both internationally and across the United States. Select musicals include GAY CARD, MEET AND RUN, and a MOST AVERAGE MUSICAL. Cast recordings for GAY CARD and MEET AND RUN are available on all major streaming platforms. His work is licensed by MTI and Uproar Theatrics, and he is a continuing member of the Theatre Now Writers Lab and a proud member of the Dramatist Guild. Originally from Delray Beach, FL, he received his BA in theatre arts from Rollins College and his MFA in musical theatre writing from NYU Tisch. He currently resides in New York City and is developing three new musicals, including BIG WIG and CONFESSIONS.