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What is UplinE?

Set in the world of late-stage capitalism and peak social media, Upline follows four women as they become involved in Lumaplex, a multi-level marketing company selling... the dream. Kenzie and Alex, lifelong friends, join Lumaplex in pursuit of financial freedom and community, guided by Madison, the charismatic leader at the top of the pyramid.

The arrival of Vic, a struggling single mother, forces the women to confront uncomfortable truths about the system. When Kenzie discovers Madison using unethical sales techniques, she is ultimately forced to choose whether to sacrifice her principles for power (and money).

Selected Songs

Madison takes the convention stage serving sparkly cult leader and opens with "your inner voice is right, you ARE worthless.”

Now's Your Chance

Two exhausted besties Kenzie and Alex, one bottle of "Mommy's Little Helper" rosé, and the vibe shift that starts it all.

Permission Granted

A grueling workout, a positively toxic instructor, and Madison on the next bike who has built an entire business on the moment a woman looks at another woman and thinks: I want to be her.

Feel The Burn

Kenzie just said yes to drinks with Madison and “the girls” and immediately fantasizes about the girl she used to be.

Girls' Night Out

Madison and her girls are serving sisterhood realness, the wine is flowing, and Kenzie's credit card doesn't stand a chance.

Why Not Say Yes To Us?

Kenzie cold-messages her entire contacts list, acquires a ring light, and spends six months slowly becoming Madison — the downline is real.

Hey Hun! (Upline)

Turns out girl boss culture has a CEO, COO, and CFO and their names are all John.

Men In Suits

Kenzie goes live asking the real question: what if corporate America was the pyramid scheme this whole time?

Wrong American Dream (Act 1 Finale)

Vic is a single mom with a whole lot of debt, a new diagnosis, and an unshakeable belief that she is one good month away from turning it around.

Worth It In The End

Madison orders bottomless mimosas and delivers mentorship so unsettling it almost distracts from the fact that Kenzie's phone is recording every word.

If I Were In Your Shoes

Behind every boss babe is a “retired” husband in a Hawaiian shirt ordering his third double margarita and calling it support.

Retire Me, Baby

Kenzie is backstage at the Lumaplex Convention, sash on, receipts ready, and she did not come this far to stay quiet.

I Made My Choice

Development History

Upline has been in development since 2021. A selection of key milestones is below.

  • Concert Presentation, Burbank (July 2024)

  • Reading, Burbank (August 2024)

  • Reading with New Musicals Inc, North Hollywood (February 2025) (Winner, Search for New Musicals)

  • Workshop, Hollywood (July 2025)

  • Studio Recording, Los Angeles (December 2025)

HIGHLIGHTS

Feel The Burn

RETIRE ME, BABY

  • Jackie Brenneman

    Books & Lyrics

  • Lisa Sedares

    Music

  • Nikki Yates

    Music & Lyrics

  • Connor Low

    Arranger/Orchestrator

  • Dasha Snyder

    Dramaturg

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