What You'd Call A Dream - Diamonds - 2018 MDT Broadway Review Monday - featuring Kartchner Perkins
The content is a verbatim transcript of a staged musical performance titled “What You’d Call a Dream,” performed by Carson Perkins with music and lyrics by Greg Cornelia. The song tells the story of a young boy who envisions himself hitting a game‑winning home run while his father cheers from the stands. The lyrics unfold through a call‑and‑response structure among multiple singers (labeled Speakers A‑E), alternating narrative lines with repeated refrains. Key narrative moments include the score being “four to three” in the night, the boy’s mixed feelings of fear and pride, the crowd’s roar, and the triumphant run home. A central visual motif repeats throughout: “the summer sun shines like diamonds,” linking the baseball sky to sparkling light. The transcript captures the emotional arc—from apprehension to confidence—and emphasizes communal dreaming and achievement.
