Your Own Thing

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"Your Own Thing" is a musical adaptation of Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night" set in New York City during the late 1960s. The show premiered Off-Broadway in 1968 and ran for over a year.

The story follows a group of young people who are trying to figure out their lives and relationships amidst the changing times of the 1960s. The central characters are a pair of twins, Viola and Sebastian, who become separated after a shipwreck. Viola disguises herself as a man named Cesario and finds work with a group of hippies, including the free-spirited Duke and his uptight brother Countess Olivia. Viola falls in love with Duke, but he is in love with Olivia. Meanwhile, Olivia falls in love with Cesario, not realizing that he is actually Viola in disguise. The story is filled with comedic hijinks, misunderstandings, and ultimately a resolution in which true love wins out.

The musical features a score of catchy, upbeat songs that reflect the sound of the 1960s, as well as a message of acceptance and love. "Your Own Thing" remains a popular choice for community and high school productions due to its accessible storyline and fun, lively score.