The Music!

The longtime friendship of 3 professionals- two musicians and a singer, gave birth to  this outstanding musical.  Carmine Lombardo met Rio when Rio and Dorayne shared the same manager in their musical careers.

Rio Clemente, a Julliard trained master pianist mixes his strong classical background with a rich knowledge of jazz history, which characterizes him as something very special and unequaled to his craft and performances.   As a member of BMI, he won a scholarship to Lehman Engel Musical Theatre workshop.  He was a staff writer for Southern Music NYC and has written music for 4 musicals plus hundreds of songs with many hits to his credit.

Carmine Lombardo, author of the book and lyrics began his writing career at age 16. To date he has 11 children's books and 7 musicals. He has collaborated in writing over 800 songs, many of which have been published and became hits.  A member of BMI, he won a scholarship to the Lehman Musical Workshop.  Carmine was a staff writer for Southern Music and Fred Fisher Music, NYC. He spent 13 years in Nashville, collaborating with many famous country writers.  His is a member of the Dramatist Guild of America, The Authors' League, Theatrical Resources Unlimited and Peace River Center for Writers.

Dorayne Lombardo, wife of Carmine, is a professional singer as well as a gifted artist, who influenced the visual elements of the project, as well as contributing additional lyrics and music.  Her career allowed her to "roadtest" many musical numbers soon after they were created.

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Pierre Hilaire as Orchestral Arranger!!

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* Giambotta

The Score presents a wide range of musical styles, from Rap to Jazz; Country through Rock & Blues.  Clemente calls it a "giambotta"." it's like on Friday when my mother would take everything in the fridge and put it together."

Selected Songs from Dobdinob

1. Dare to Dream - Act I - Scene 2     Sung by Billy's Father

Billy, who has lost his mother and has become negative about everything is encouraged by his father.

2. Merry-Go-Round - Act I - Scene 3     Sung by Billy's Grandma

Grandma lovingly tries to convince Billy that growing up is never easy and there comes a time when you must get off the Merry-Go-Round and face the trials of life.

3. The Land of Rhyme - Act I - Scene 5     Sung by Prince Beleve

Prince Beleve tells all about the Rhymian Utopia where he lives.

4. Don't Look Back - Act I - Scene 5     Sung by King Acheve and the Rhymians

Dont look back to your past mistakes and poor decisions. The road of life is a one-way track.

5. I'm a Nuttin - Act I Scene 6      Sung by the Do Nuttins

Symbolic characters related to Billy's negative attitudes try to convince him that Doin Nuttin is fun.

6. I Need Kindness Now - Act I - Scene 7      Sung by Vizhon

A fairy-like creature symbolizing the key to communication, understanding and wisdom, finds herself caged by indifferent apathy and she cries to be free.

7. Pos - I - Tive - Act II - Scene 2      Sung by Positeva, Attendants, Prince Beleve and Vizhon

Billy is encouraged to stop feeling sorry for himself and be positive.

8. Be a Winner - Act II - Scene 4  Sung by Langartzee, Starcatchers, Prince Beleve & Vizhon

The Alpha Master of Dobdinob encourages and convinces Billy that "Winners Get the Prize!"

9. My Precious One - Act II - Scene 5    Sung by Grandma

A poignant lullaby expressing Grandma's love for Billy.

10. Dare to Dream (Finale) - Sung by the Ensemble

It will all come true when you Dare to Dream!