White Collar Prison Takes Aim with Biting Satire in “If It’s Not Too Much Trouble (You’re Going to Jail)”
The new single from musical duo White Collar Prison does not sugarcoat the truth: “If It’s Not Too Much Trouble (You’re Going to Jail).” This sharply ironic and witty track masquerades as a catchy tune but actually is social commentary and questions conventional wisdom, showing the dark underbelly of white-collar crime.
White Collar Prison is a musical satire by songwriters Gregory James Jenkins and Neil Garguilo, a teaming of music and satire that could never have been better combined. The duo is relentless in pushing the envelope in every conceivable way and continues the trend with a foray into unfamiliar territory. “If It’s Not Too Much Trouble (You’re Going to Jail)” wades into the sad world of white-collar crime with a peek into the demise of Congressman Richard Dutch.
The lyrics, unapologetically straightforward, rifle through themes of insider trading and political maneuvering. White Collar Prison doesn’t dodge the dark, murky waters of ethics and morality but, if anything, is unabashedly headfirst into the whole mix—with a good amount of humor to go along with it. But lurking right below the surface is yet another message altogether: an overreaching flawed justice system and a reminder of satire’s power to catalyze change.
“If It’s Not Too Much Trouble (You’re Going to Jail)” features Lucas Grabeel, Alex Lewis, Mary Birdsong, Epic Lloyd, and Rob Cantor. All of these actors perform with an energy that none can beat, pulling off a gripping plot that even forces the viewers off their seats. Each song is a cutting reminder of current societal inequalities and the need to make change.
In an exclusive interview with Neil Garguilo and Gregory James Jenkins, where they dish on what inspired the song, the deep character development that went into creating the characters, and the entire process of creating a musical that walks the line between convention and getting people to talk.
Listen to “If It’s Not Too Much Trouble (You’re Going to Jail)” here:
