Explore sample tracks of the music of Regular Joe! We're adding more all the time, so be sure to check back to discover what's new.
Recorded at Jack Straw Cultural Center, Tom Stiles (sound engineer)
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“She Looks Right Through Me” Frustrated that his mom is still pushing for him to apply for the WIBLES scholarship (Women In Business Leadership Entrepreneurial Society), Joe retreats to his room. He laments that his mother, who has been a support and inspiration his whole life, looks right through him to the girl he never truly was.
(Performed by Roland Beach as Joe with Michael Matlock, piano. Second track in alternative key for unchanged voice.)
Music and lyrics by Sarah Mattox except where noted otherwise.
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"Regular Joe - Overture" The show opens as a montage of Joe's daily life, shifting scenes with the music, Joe always center stage as the world flows around him.
(Performed by Sarah Mattox, Amani Velada, Kaelee Bolme, and Mark Davies with Michael Matlock, piano.)
"All You Can Be is You" Having agreed to meet best friend Mel at the coffee shop where his crush Vicki is working, Joe turns to his imaginary father figure...A 1950s-60s style crooner/movie star in the form of a poster on his wall, for a pep talk. His idol comes to life and reflects Joe's own thoughts back to him. All he can be is himself!
(Performed by Mark Davies as Walter/Idol with Michael Matlock on piano.)
"Capitol Hill" It's the Alliance Cabaret! Mel and the ensemble perform this homage to the counterculture of the 1980s/90s in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, and particularly Seattle's 1992 Pride, which was the first in the country to include the "T" in LGBT. No other city followed for three years.
(Performed by Kaelee Bolme as Mel, Sarah Mattox and Mark Davies ensemble, with Michael Matlock on piano.)
"My Tuxedo" After the Alliance Cabaret, Mel has dismissed all the other performers and finishes cleanup alone. Having received many compliments on his tuxedo, he struggles with why it...and his identity...still feel so uncomfortable. He feels he's only accepted when he shows others what they want to see, not who he truly is.
(Music by Sarah Mattox, lyrics by Sage Daio Goodenough. Performed by Kaelee Bolme as Mel with Michael Matlock on piano.)
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"It's the Beginning" Joe is in his room, preparing for his first date with Vicki while Kate is in the main room, preparing for her first date with Walter. Both share similar nervous feelings and excitement for the possibilities. Joe's pseudo father-figure idol poster cheers him on.
(Music by Sarah Mattox, lyrics by Jonathan "Jack" L. A. Morgan and Sarah Mattox. Performed by Anne Allgood as Kate, Roland Beach as Joe, Mark Davies as the idol, with Michael Matlock, piano.)
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"What Would Be the Harm?" Joe's mom, Kate, pesters him yet again about the WIBLES scholarship (Women In Business Leadership Entrepreneurial Society). To his horror, he finds she's filled it out for him. He tells her to delete it and leaves. Kate, wanting desperately to help her kid, talks herself into completing the application. After all, what would be the harm? She hits 'send.'
(Performed by Anne Allgood as Kate, Roland Beach as Joe, and Michael Matlock, piano.)
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"How Could I Have Missed This?" Mel has the sudden epiphany that she has been feeling uncomfortable all her life because she is actually a transgender woman and not a man at all! Joe, who has known for some time, is thrilled for her. They celebrate in Mel's egg-cracking scene!
(Music by Sarah Mattox, lyrics by Sage Daio Goodenough. Performed by Kaelee Bolme as Mel and Roland Beach as Joe. Michael Matlock, piano.)
“He Took Me Dancing” Joe's mother, Kate, is about to go on another date with her long-time friend and coworker, Walter. Joe realizes that Kate and Walter have gotten past the dreaded third date. Kate confesses that Walter, not her usual type, has truly surprised her in the most wonderful ways.
(Performed by Anne Allgood as Kate and Michael Matlock, piano.)
“Siren Song” The WIBLES scholarship committee is meeting and it’s Kate’s turn to host! With wine and snacks in hand, they swap stories about various challenges they’ve faced as women and ridiculous lines they’ve heard from men. Kate takes on the role of the indomitable Sea Witch with her chorus of sirens as they celebrate the power of women’s voices raised together!
(Performed by Anne Allgood as Kate and Michael Matlock on piano, with sopranos Jennifer Campbell and Kimberly Giordano and mezzos Sarah Mattox and Susan Salas.)
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"You Look Right Through Me" Everything comes to a head when the WIBLES scholarship committee meets at Joe's house. The president tells Kate that Joe's application has made it through to the interview round. They press Kate to bring Joe out so they can congratulate "her" and schedule the interview. Kate, who thought she'd have more time to broach the subject, brings Joe out, hoping he'll just go along with it. But it is the breaking point, and Joe finally confronts Kate publicly, grabs a few things from his room, and leaves home.
~INTERMISSION~
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“All I Can Be is Me”-reprise Joe, now living with best friend Mel, delights in his newfound freedom to be who he truly is in this exuberant street scene. He feels ready to take on the world!
(Performed by Roland Beach as Joe with Michael Matlock, piano. Second track in alternative key for unchanged voice.)
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"I'm Who I'm Meant to Be" Joe and Vicki are filled with wonder at finding a partner who supports them and helps them become their very best selves.
(Performed by Roland Beach as Joe and Amani Velada as Vicki with Michael Matlock, piano.)
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"By Your Side" At Rick's Diner, Mel confides that her public transition isn't going exactly as she dreamed. Joe reassures her that he'll be there for her every step of the way on this exciting new adventure, no matter what.
(Performed by Roland Beach as Joe, Kaelee Bolme as Mel, with Michael Matlock, piano.)
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"A New Beginning" (reprise) Joe accidentally overhears Kate talking with Walter about her therapy sessions and is surprised and touched by how far she's come in her thinking and how hard she's been working after her past mistakes. Joe wonders if he can trust her again while Kate hopes she'll be able to be the mother he needs and deserves. Walter, knowing Joe is eavesdropping, cheers them both on and hopes for a reconciliation.
(Music by Sarah Mattox, lyrics by Jonathan "Jack" L. A. Morgan and Sarah Mattox. Performed by Anne Allgood as Kate, Roland Beach as Joe, Mark Davies as Walter, with Michael Matlock, piano.)
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"Did Somebody Say Jingles?" The Tall Ship Coffee Shop Quartet begs Vicki to let them have an open mic night at the shop.
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"We've Hit the Big Time" Our three intrepid friends have just completed the last of their transfer applications and pretend to interview one another about their exciting future plans.
(Performed by Amani Velada as Vicki, Kaelee Bolme as Mel, and Roland Beach as Joe, with Michael Matlock, piano.)
“Kate’s Promise” After over a month with no contact, Joe agrees to meet with Kate at the Alliance Cabaret. Kate has done a lot of thinking and has been doing the hard work in therapy. Realizing how wrong she has been, and how much she hurt her son, she offers her sincere apology and makes a promise to support Joe as he deserves going forward. They reconcile.
(Performed by Anne Allgood as Kate and Michael Matlock on piano.)
"Medusa" Mel opens the next Alliance Cabaret, introducing herself to her chosen family as Brook for the first time! She joyfully tells the audience to, "Be loud, take up space! Love who you love and love who you ARE, and don't take any shit from anybody!"
(Performed by Kaelee Bolme as Mel/Brook with Michael Matlock on piano.)