ln 1712 Johann Kuhnau, revered organist of the Thomaskirche in Leipzig. died (on the job) leaving his post vacant. ln order to fill the position, the Leipzig council invited a small number of musicians to audition for the post, including Johann Sebastian Bach. This, however, is not his story. From an important new American playwright comes a farcical escapade of entrances, exits, and witty rapiers of dialogue as six little-known musicians scheme, bribe, blackmail and audition in an attempt to secure the most coveted musical post in all Europe.

“An extravagantly theatrical romp for comedic actors, a valentine to Baroque music"