ABOUT
Hands on a Hardbody is a musical that centers around a quirky and intense competition in a small Texas town. The plot follows ten contestants who participate in a contest where the winner is the last person to remove their hand from a new pickup truck. The participants are from different walks of life, and each has their own personal reasons for wanting to win the truck, which serves as a symbol of hope and change in their lives.
As the hours stretch into days, tensions rise, revealing the contestants’ vulnerabilities, dreams, and struggles. The show blends humor, heartache, and drama, exploring themes like perseverance, community, and the pursuit of the American Dream. Through its vibrant characters and catchy score, Hands on a Hardbody provides a heartfelt look at human nature under pressure, highlighting both the absurdity and the resilience that come with trying to hold on to something you desperately want. The musical features a mix of country, blues, and rock-inspired songs, and the story is based on the 1997 documentary of the same name.
ROCS SOFTWARE
This show is available in the following formats:
- Show|Ready (rehearsal tool)
- Stage|Tracks (performance tool)
STAGE|TRACKS DEMO
SHOW|READY DEMO
LICENSING
You can license this show through Concord Theatricals: Hands on a Hardbody.
