Jack Handsome knows how to get the paper
to print his fabricated headlines,
but can he win the heart of Flora Day,
the editor's skeptical daughter?

Start With The Truth...

Sunshine City The Musical follows Jack Handsome as he conjures up outrageous stunts to lure tourists to St. Petersburg, Florida.  With the help of Flora Day, Hey Kid, Chaos the Dog, and even Ponce DeLeon, Jack learns that real treasure is not always where you think it is – and that sunshine is a state of mind!

Add a Little Fairy Tale...

Actual headline in Racine Journal News, March 7, 1922

“Help! Sea Vamps Capture St. Pete’s Bachelor Mayor”

One of several true publicity stunts recreated in Sunshine City, The Musical involves an elaborate Swimsuit Inspection as demanded by conveniently “outraged” citizens.

“Wives Ask Mayor to Shield Their Husbands from Wiles of Sea Vamps.”   
Fort Wayne Journal
. Feb. 9, 1922.
 

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Tom Sivak

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