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• Music & Lyrics by
  John-Michael Mahoney

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Overview

Pearl and Theodore have always been outsiders, scorned by their hometown and desperate for a fresh start. When they’re invited to journey Wesstleborough, an exclusive and idyllic community run by two visionary leaders, it seems like their prayers have been answered. Perfect streets, smiling neighbours, and a promise of privacy beyond imagination; what could go wrong?

But behind the pristine façades and polite smiles, the town’s true nature begins to show. Each citizen has a role to play, every action is watched, and even the medicine that keeps them “healthy” hides a deadly secret. As the pressure mounts, Pearl is forced to choose between her own safety and the truth, sparking a gripping fight for survival that pits morality against instinct, love against loyalty, and perfection against humanity itself.

Darkly atmospheric, emotionally charged, hauntingly humorous and brimming with rich music, Why Would We Care? is a bold new musical about power, privacy, and the price of pretending everything is perfect.