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Comedy
Full-length, 120 minutes
1 female, 1 male (2-3 actors possible: 1-2 females, 1-2 males)
$8.99 per book
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Karol, a disillusioned social worker, is trudging home one cold December night when she encounters an old man sitting on a park bench. Mistaking him for homeless, Karol offers the stranger some food -- a seemingly innocent gesture, until he turns up in her apartment claiming to be Santa Claus. Thanks to a malfunctioning security system, Karol finds herself trapped with "Mr. Claus" and forced to confront her feelings about Christmas once and for all in this touching musical battle between cynicism and belief.
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| "It's a tale with a twist for all ages...insightful, while delightfully entertaining. The theatre was awash with applause and laughter." |
| --Taylor Pero, Associated Content |
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Musical Comedy
Full-length, 100-120 minutes
4 females, 3 males
$8.99 per book
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When the Central Riverdale Amateur Players announce a new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, stage manager Sam has her hands full with a colorful array of community theatre misfits: a clueless director, an egotistical writer/choreographer/leading lady, a scorned diva, an overlooked veteran, and the town's local druggie. But when Sam begins to fall for the leading man, things really start to get complicated. This hilarious musical follows the group's journey as they unwittingly butcher Jane Austen's beloved classic, from chaotic auditions to climactic pirate battle and tap-off. With a jazzy score and anachronisms galore, Austentatious is terrible theater at its absolute comedic best.
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| "Punctuated by spangly musical numbers, this is a satirical ode to all the foibles of classic novel adaptations. From laughable plot embellishments, gratuitous violence, cringeworthy simulations of Austen's syntax, and even Colin Firth's wet shirt, nothing gets overlooked... Boasting sharp lyrics [...] and an utterly hilarious script." |
| --Hannah Nepil, Time Out London |
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Christmas Musical
Full-length, 100-120 minutes
5 females, 6 males, 3 either (14 actors possible: 5-8 females, 6-9 males)
$8.99 per book
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Join Reverend Ledbetter and the Open Heart Community Fellowship for a down-home nativity celebration in this joyous Appalachian musical revue. Beginning with the story of Adam and Eve, leading up to the birth of Jesus, Beautiful Star is a retelling of the Christmas story that will have you tapping your toes and singing its praises.
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| "...a new Christmas package almost overwhelming in its glory and charm. It's the best show I've seen in this or any holiday season -- an irresistible blend of Bible tales and mountain music, staged by a company of extraordinary talent." |
| --Julie York Coppens, The Charlotte Observer |
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The Brand New Kid
adapted by Michael Friedman and Melanie Marnich
based on the children's book by Katie Couric |
 
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Brother Wolf
adapted by Laurelyn Dossett and Preston Lane
based on the story of Beowulf |
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Musical Drama
Full-length, 90-100 minutes
2 females, 4 males, 4 either
(6-18 actors possible: 2-8 females, 4-10 males)
$8.99 per book
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Blending folklore, myth, music and mountain religion, Brother Wolf is an Appalachian adventure tale based on the story of Beowulf. High in the mountains of North Carolina, a family is threatened by a demon named Grin Dell. When a preacher named Brother Wolf arrives to lend a hand, the death of the demon sets off a cycle of revenge that can only be stopped by learning to forgive. Featuring evocative bluegrass songs, this skillful musical traces the complex art of storytelling and the fear that divides good and evil.
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| "Brother Wolf explores primal mountain Christianity and the stories surround it with an arresting, multilayered combination of spectacle and music..." |
| --Ken Keuffel, Winston-Salem Journal |
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Play with music
Full-length, 115-125 minutes
5 females, 1 male
$8.99 per book
NOTE: This play can also be found in an anthology called Humana Festival 2010: The Complete Plays.
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How far can you go with ambition, gumption, a good heart -- and no talent? The Cherry Sisters' dreams of Vaudeville took them from their Iowa barn to Broadway, where their inept acrobatics and tone-deaf caterwauling continually sold out, bringing them fame -- and a barrage of rotten cabbages. Based on a true story and with music by Michael Friedman, Dan O'Brien's thought-provoking comedy takes a look at the insatiable urge to perform, and the audience's inability to look away.
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| "It's Gypsy by way of Waiting for Guffman, a frothy mix of gallows humor and naivete set to composer Michael Friedman's jaunty vaudeville tunes." |
| --Erin Keane, Humana Courier-Journal |
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Musical Comedy
Full-length, 90-100 minutes
6 females, 3 males (9-15 actors possible: 6-11 females, 3-5 males)
$8.99 per book
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In a spunky take on the Dickens classic, the story of Scrooge's redemption is set in the exciting, ragtime world of New York, circa 1911. Evelyn Scrooge runs her sweatshop with an iron fist but slowly
opens her heart as she is visited by a Yiddish-spouting Ghost of Christmas Past and a gospel-wailing Ghost of Christmas Present. The score, which includes work by Victor Herbert and George M. Cohan,
brings the age old Christmas story to life with rousing production numbers set to familiar songs from "Hello, My Baby" to "The Streets of New York." Wildly funny and deeply moving, The Christmas Carol Rag brings a new twist to an old chestnut.
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| "...a wholly delightful affair with the potential to become a recurring seasonal favorite." |
| --Michael Toscano, The Washington Post |
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The Devil and Tom Walker
by Rob Kendt and Anthony P. Pennino
conceived by Yvonne Conybeare
from the short story by Washington Irving |
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Folk Musical Comedy/Drama
Full-length, 80-95 minutes
2 females, 4 males, 1 either (5-14 actors possible: 2-5 females, 3-9 males)
$8.99 per book
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The Devil himself narrates this uniquely American Faust story, told with a rousing and beautiful folk-inspired score. Old Scratch is challenged when the miserly and slothful Tom Walker refuses to trade his soul for treasure. But after doing Tom the favor of getting rid of his pesky wife, the Devil is able to strike a deal, making Tom a wealthy lender to the foolish and seedy of the aristocracy. When one of his clients commits suicide, Tom realizes his own mortality and seeks absolution to avoid his fate, resulting in a darkly comical cautionary tale of the price of avarice.
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| "One of the finest new musical comedies of the season... It's so skillfully put together that it seems a natural for venues of every size, shape, and description." |
| --Martin Denton, nytheatre.com |
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Musical Comedy
Full-length, 115-125 minutes
1 female, 3 males (4-7 actors possible: 1-3 females, 3-4 males)
$8.99 per book
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Joel doesn't want a dog -- he wants his girlfriend back, and she wants a dog. But when she refuses to get back together, Joel becomes the reluctant owner of Jack. Meanwhile, Big Dog wants to be adopted alone, but his only way out includes yippy Little Dog. For both of these pairs, initially hesitant relationships blossom into profound friendships. Blending comic and touching moments, this musical is an uplifting tale of companionship, our time on this earth, and simple, unconditional love.
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| "An uplifting, heartbreaking adventure...a witty and hilarious comedy about the ups and downs of having a dog in the modern world...a lovable joy ride." |
| --Ben Evans, The Daily Iowan |
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Emma by Stephen Karam
based on the novel by Jane Austen |
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Musical Comedy
Full-length, 100-110 minutes
4 females, 5 males, 3 either
(12-30 actors possible: 4-17 females, 5-18 males)
$8.99 per book
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This modern musical adaptation lifts Jane Austen's comedy of manners out of Regency England and sets it down in contemporary Connecticut. Emma, a graduate student at Highbury College, embarks on a personal mission to set up a lonely gay student named Harry with a suitable boyfriend. She sets her sights on school a cappella star Trevor, but her plan is soon complicated by the return of an old rival and a visit from a British film star. Emma's mentor/advisor, Dr. Knight, and her old friend, Miss Bates, join the fracas -- and the rural college soon teems with missed connections. A delightful and deeply felt spin on the original.
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| "Karam's very loose adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel is very, very good, the best I have seen over many years. ...He grabs you with a lively song right at the beginning and keeps the action going until a most satisfying conclusion that had the reserved audience on their feet cheering... What makes the musical so good is Karam's taking of the original themes and making them new and fresh. This talented young man is the best lyric writer I've heard since Stephen Sondheim." |
| --Don Fowler, The Cranston Herald |
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Musical for young audiences
Full-length, 60-70 minutes
2 females, 2 males (4-40 actors possible: 2-20 females, 2-20 males)
$8.99 per book
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A crazy quilt of mixed-up psychedelic fashion trends is the setting for this tongue-in-cheek retelling of the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, set to a fun and sprightly score. The country is ruled by a foppish fashionista of an Emperor who has bankrupted the treasury with his clothing expenditures. Frustrated by the Emperor's slave-to-fashion mentality, Ten-year-old Kid's romantic dreams of being a hero make her determined to change everyone's materialistic views. She travels to the palace to reveal the superficiality of the emperor, only to end up revealing much more of him than she predicted.
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| "Kids will dig [this] groovy update of the Andersen tale." |
| --Chicago Tribune |
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Musical
Full-length, 120-135 minutes
4 females, 7 males, 3 either
(9-35 actors possible: 4-16 females, 5-19 males)
$8.99 per book
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With earnest ballads and soaring ensemble numbers, this compelling new musical brings the suspense and romance of the classic tale to life in a uniquely faithful, yet thoroughly innovative adaptation of Mary Shelley's original novel. In his quest to discover the secret of life, Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant young scientist, creates a human of his own design that turns out to instead be a horrifying beast. This is no "Hollywood monster," but a flesh-and-blood man who, while terrifying in appearance, grows to become articulate, cunning, and thirsting for revenge upon the creator who abandoned him. A tragic love story and exploration of humanity, Frankenstein, A New Musical breathes new life into the world-renowned story of man and creator pitted against one another in epic battle.
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| "...brings the classic story thrillingly to life." |
| --Julie Reed, Associated Press |
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Musical
Full-length, 80-100 minutes
7 females, 6 males, 1 either
(10-40 actors possible: 5-20 females, 4-20 males)
$8.99 per book
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When Ivan's father decrees that it is time for his sons to marry, Ivan is unhappy to discover that his bride turns out to be a frog named Vasilisa. But Vasilisa is really a princess under the curse of evil "Old Bones," who eventually takes the princess to a far-off land. To rescue her, Ivan must face many trials and travel around the world, using bravery and kindness to guide him along the way. Set to a rousing, modern score, this classic Russian fairytale is given a fun modern musical spin.
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| "Smart and funny... Frog Princess is a charmer, but what makes it royalty is Mr. Kisor's delightful score. His melodies embrace a wide range of musical styles." |
| --Jackie Demaline, Cincinnati Enquirer |
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Rock Musical
Full-length, 80-90 minutes
4 males
$8.99 per book
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A year after graduating high school, four best friends reconnect on their old school's football field. Will has called the boys together with a mission: to hack into the sprinkler system so that it goes off when the jocks who bullied them in high school take the field for a charity game. But as the guys wait for instructions on how to break into the system, they quickly realize how dramatically their lives have grown apart. With a soaring pop-rock score, Glory Days is a poignant and witty coming-of-age story about friends searching for understanding and validation as they face the consequences of growing up.
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| "...swiftly, tunefully and yes, authentically latches onto the rhythms of late adolescence and plays them back to us as the music of wrenching transitions... It is a show that reminds us that even in comfortable suburbs, you can't really go home again." |
| --Peter Marks, The Washington Post |
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Musical Comedy for Families
Full-length, 75-90 minutes
13 females, 3 males, 5 either
(13-35 actors possible: 10-24 females, 3-14 males)
$8.99 per book
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12-year-old New Yorker Vita has her heart set on playing Helen of Troy in the school musical. After all, her mother is a Greek translator, so Vita knows the story better than anyone! But when the pretty Helen McGuire is cast instead, Vita's dreams of stardom -- and of her absent father coming home to see her in the show -- begin to dim. Even though her role has only one line, Vita holds onto her dreams, and soon, it seems that her luck may change. But will her star shine bright enough to guide her father home? This charming and big-hearted musical brings a new twist to a classic tale.
For more information, visit the website for Helen on 86th St.
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High Fidelity
by Amanda Green, Tom Kitt, and David Lindsay-Abaire
based on the novel by Nick Hornby
and the Touchstone Pictures Film |
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| "...a musical that celebrates the power of pop culture with wit, verve and a killer beat." |
| --Frank Rizzo, Variety |
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Musical for young audiences
Full-length, 65-75 minutes
4 females, 4 males
$8.99 per book
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High school is hard enough, but four teenage descendants of famous movie monsters find the experience unbearable. Ridiculed by their peers, their only sanctuary is the library and their only friend is the school librarian. But when transfer student Ginny befriends the "monster squad," the group learns how to be happy with who they are. The only people who threaten their newfound confidence are two school bullies who trick them into running for class officers knowing they'd never win. Set to the tune of a fun, contemporary score, Ginny helps her friends turn the situation around, sending a message to even the bullies about tolerance and the value of friendship.
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Musical comedy
Short, 18-25 minutes
5 females, 3 males (8-30 actors possible: 5-15 females, 3-15 males)
$7.99 per book
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The classic Cinderella fairy tale is turned upside-down in this pop-infused teenage musical that follows students from two Upper East Side high schools as they gear up for the their annual Springtime Formal. Eddy, a drama geek who writes music, has a chance to go to the ball. But will a song and a temporary makeover, courtesy of a fairy godmothering drama teacher, be enough to win the heart of the most popular girl in school?
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Musical
Full-length, 135-150 minutes
17 females, 23 males, 2 either (30-50 actors possible: 8-27 females, 14-33 males)
$8.99 per book
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Based on the beloved 1946 film, this musical faithfully follows George Bailey's life from his childhood dreams to his midlife disappointments and beyond, as we all take a journey to discover whether his life has mattered at all. Cinematically scored and theatrically staged, this adaptation breathes musical life into a familiar story, while retaining the warmth, humor, and pathos of the original. A new holiday classic for devotees and newcomers alike.
For more information, visit the playwrights' page for It's a Wonderful Life -- The Musical.
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| "Audiences are going to be enormously entertained by this enjoyable show. It's a crowd pleaser you don't want to miss!" |
| --Ruby Nancy, Quad-City Times (Indiana) |
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Musical Comedy/Drama
Full-length, 150-165 minutes
8 females, 7 males, 4 either
(11-22 actors possible: 6-12 females, 5-11 males)
$8.99 per book
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Though Charles has outgrown his panic attacks and inability to speak after his father's death, he is still haunted by the memory of Amanda, the childhood friend who helped him conquer his insecurities. As children, the two formed an intimate bond through poetry, and Charles still regrets losing touch when Amanda was moved away. When Charles, now a revered professor in psychology, finds one of Amanda's poems on the back of a jam jar label, he is determined to overcome his personal barriers in an effort to find the girl who understood him when no one else could.
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Kabuki Ugly Duckling
adapted by Christopher Limber and Pamela Sterling
from the story by Hans Christian Andersen |
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Musical for young audiences
Full-length, 60-70 minutes
2 females, 3 males, 14 either
(5-25 actors possible: 2-22 females, 3-23 males)
$8.99 per book
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This Japanese Kabuki theatre-inspired adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale lends a complex texture to this wonderful story of a duckling that learns the cruelties of the world when he is born different. Cast out into the wide world, trying to find where he belongs, the "ugly" duckling finds freedom and acceptance only once he starts believing in himself. Memorable songs create a rich tapestry, making this timeless "outsider" story into a loving adaptation that blends old and new.
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| "Duckling is a beautiful tale for kids -- an object lesson about accepting differences. The audience of children in a wide age range greeted the [Duckling's] differences with open minds and were rewarded by the blossoming of new beauties." |
| --Jay Joslyn, The Milwaukee Sentinel |
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The Last of the Dragons
by David Bareford, Mikhail Fiksel, Kyle Hamman, et al.
based on a short story by Edith Nesbit |
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| "The story is strong, the characters are interesting, and the committed leads...made their fairy-tale characters real to the intended audience." |
| --Jack Helbig, Chicago Reader |
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| "...a perfectly charming and often poignant look at those turbulent years, caught between childhood and maturity" |
| --Jay Handelman, Sarasota Herald-Tribune |
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Musical Comedy
Full-length, 90-115 minutes
5 females, 6 males (4-19 actors possible: 2-9 females, 2-10 males)
$8.99 per book
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A series of vignettes about raging hormones, inane fights, and first love all revolving around lunch period in this hilarious and heartwarming rock/grunge musical that reminds us just what middle school is all about. From Kelly, the most popular girl in school, to Mophead, the free-spirited lead singer of the school's own punk band, to Misty, the depressed outsider who always sits alone, everyone is preoccupied with improving their social status -- particularly with the all-important Annual Eighth Grade Dinner Dance looming in the near future.
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| "...sweet, silly, at times grotesque, but irreplaceable." |
| --Adam Perlman, Backstage |
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Musical Comedy
Full-length, 120 minutes
2 females, 2 males (4-12 actors possible: 2-6 females, 2-6 males)
$8.99 per book
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Erin and Paul have just gotten married and couldn't be more excited. Ron and Diane have been married for years and aren't so excited anymore. Poignant and hilarious by turns, Married Alive! uses a series of vignettes to affectionately explore the adventure of marriage. From honeymooning to "honey-not-tonight," from couples' therapy to Christmas with the in-laws, from first pregnancy to dealing with teenagers, this musical comedy has it all.
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| "A roller coaster ride of sheer hilarity with a few stops for poignancy along the way." |
| --Jonathan Pearson, University News |
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| Mean by Rita Cannon and Kahlil Queen |
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| "Believable, relevant, and poignant." |
| --Betsy Gabler, Twin Cities Daily Planet |
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Musical
Full-length, 60-75 minutes
4 females, 3 males, 13 either (13-35 actors possible: 4-17 females, 3-16 males)
$8.99 per book
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Edmond's English class couldn't care less about The Count of Monte Cristo -- until a school lockdown and a film competition with a strict deadline force them to re-enact the story. Timeless themes of revenge and entrapment become surprisingly resonant, and the line between reality and performance starts to blur. With light-hearted songs alongside powerful revelations, this musical depicts one class's journey to understand a classic text, and in the process, themselves.
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Musical Comedy
Full-length, 90-120 minutes
18 females, 18 males, 7 either
(20-45 actors possible: 10-28 females, 7-25 males)
$8.99 per book
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Not everything is what it seems in the magically musical storybook land of Hanoveria. Romance isn't all it's cracked up to be, and the town is ruled by a queen so consumed with power that she plotted against her own brother to get the throne. So when Luna, the moon, descends to earth disguised as a human, she has a chance to help everyone find love and happiness, even falling in love herself. But on the way to happily ever after, she'll have to deal with some wacky evildoers, a bunch of fed up princesses, and just about every other fairy tale creature you can think of!
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| "Designed specifically to be performed by a large cast of middle- and high-school students, the authors pepper the script with snappy one-liners, local and pop-culture references... The play is fast paced and full of fun, with the overlying theme of staying true to oneself handled with a light touch." |
| --Kirkus Reviews |
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Children's Musical
Short, 45-60 minutes
2 females, 2 males (4-19 actors possible: 1-13 females, 1-12 males)
$7.99 per book
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Peter Rabbit doesn't think life as a rabbit is all it's cracked up to be in this spirited children's musical. His mother is always making him do chores, and Peter's had just about all he can take of his goody two-shoes twin sisters. After being picked on for the last time, Peter decides to run away from home and find a better place to live -- somewhere he can be in charge, do whatever he wants, and be free of responsibility. But as Peter struggles to live with other animals, from feisty squirrels to sewing mice, he begins to realize his life at home might not have been so bad after all.
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| "This is a sassy and entertaining re-working of a childhood favorite that adds a pleasant and catchy score to the familiar story." |
| --Chris Gibson, Broadwayworld.com |
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Pinocchio by Moses Goldberg and Scott Kasbaum
adapted from the story by Carlo Collodi |
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Musical comedy
Full-length, 70-80 minutes
3 females, 5 males
$8.99 per book
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Enacted by a troupe of Commedia dell'Arte actors and set to a joyful score, Collodi's beloved tale comes to life in the form of Geppeto's wooden creation, mischievous Pinocchio. Navigating the treacherous world, Pinocchio encounters a double-crossing fox and cat, an evil coachman, and a ravenous dogfish. But for every deceitful character, Pinocchio finds compassion and wisdom from those who love him, helping him through his misadventures so that he can learn the value of hard work and family on his way to becoming a real boy.
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Musical Comedy
Full-length, 85-105 minutes
6 females, 4 males, 1 either
(11-40 actors possible: 6-20 females, 4-20 males)
$8.99 per book
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Action, comedy, romance, rock 'n roll, and a little bit of opera spice up the story of Sleeping Beauty in this magical, musical twist on the fairy tale classic. At Princess Briar Rose's christening, wicked Wisteria puts a curse on the newly born baby after realizing she wasn't invited to the party. Three wacky fairies, along with Briar Rose's overprotective parents, quickly shelter the curious and beautiful princess, but even then the spell finds Briar Rose and puts her to sleep for a hundred years. Only a guitar-playing prince can conquer the curse, waking her with true love and a song.
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| "A multi-level show with genuine sentiment, good humor and a message kids -- and adults -- can take to heart." |
| --Rick Pender, City Beat (Cincinnati) |
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Full-length, 85-95 minutes
5 females, 6 males (10-18 actors possible: 5-10 females, 5-10 males)
$8.99 per book
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In this beautifully haunting play based on Edgar Lee Masters' Spoon River Anthology, the former residents of Spoon River examine life and the longing for what might have been. As the citizens reflect on the dreams, secrets, and regrets of their lives, they paint a gritty and honest portrait of the town as all of their pasts are illuminated.
For more information, visit the playwright's page for The Spoon River Project.
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| "We may live in a very different world than that of Spoon River, but Masters' truths about the human condition are eternal. The Spoon River Project delivers them with love, care, and rich, enveloping atmosphere. To paraphrase Sally Durant Plummer, I'm so glad I went." |
| --Erik Haagensen, Backstage (Critics' Pick) |
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Full-length, 80-90 minutes
4 females, 5 males (9-15 actors possible: 4-7 females, 5-8 males)
$8.99 per book
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The dreaded high school tradition of standardized testing gets the musical treatment in this hilarious and touching story of eight compulsive teenagers. Over the course of one test, they manage to create and destroy friendships, learn to express their individuality, and sing and dance like maniacs. Progressing through the format of a test structure with a Multiple Choice portion consisting of solos, a fifteen minute break spoken in real time, and a Free Response section where songs build and overlap, the students expose their deepest concerns, aspirations, and sources of suburban teen angst.
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| "...a fantastic ensemble show... Not only was the show especially well-received by our audiences, it was also a fantastic teaching tool in terms of stylistic hallmarks for our performers, not to mention the complex, intricate harmonies and rhythms presented by the score. Very unique and unexpected for audiences -- it was a big hit with ours, and I highly recommend it!" |
| --Adam Roberts, Director, Austin Conservatory of Theater |
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Musical comedy
Full-length, 120-130 minutes
5 females, 5 males (10-30 actors possible: 5-15 females, 5-15 males)
$8.99 per book
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Sympathy Jones dreams of being a super secret agent, but she's stuck as a secretary...until, one day, a confidential file is accidentally left on her desk. When she discovers that the file contains information about a plot to overthrow the government, Sympathy seizes her chance for adventure and fame. But she soon realizes that trying to save the world against impossible odds is not nearly as glamorous as she thought it would be, and she certainly can't do it alone. This delightful, 1960s-era musical is full of humor, self-discovery, and heart-pounding action.
website: www.sympathyjones.com
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| "Anyone who has had a job that underutilizes his or her skills will sympathize with the receptionist in the highly imaginative spoof of a musical. Masi Asare (music and lyrics) and Brooke Pierce (book) inject wit and winks to keep the plot moving... Sympathy Jones showcases a great deal of talent." |
| --nytheatre.com |
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Musical Comedy
Full-length, 110-120 minutes
2 females, 5 males
$8.99 per book
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With music and wit to match the infectious energy and sophistication of the real-life luminaries it is based on, The Talk of the Town is about the ballyhooed brilliance of the fabled Algonquin Roundtable. Dorothy Parker, Robert Benchley, Alexander Woollcott, George Kaufman, Marc Connelly, Edna Ferber, and Robert Sherwood are the great literary players gathered in the Rose Room of the Algonquin hotel, sharing in clever banter and reflecting on the lives behind their brilliant famous personas.
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| "Ginny Redington and Tom Dawes's well-crafted period-style songs are genuinely clever, and the classic quips briskly deployed throughout, still crackle." |
| --The New Yorker |
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Full-length, 60-65 minutes
2 females, 3 males, 5 either
(6-15 actors possible: 2-7 females, 3-8 males)
$8.99 per book
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When nighttime comes and the lights go out, there always seems to be something lurking in the shadows. This trio of classic Mercer Mayer stories takes a close look at the things that go bump in the night -- and finds that they're not all as scary as they first appear. Proving that conquering your fears just takes a little effort (and maybe a little food), this delightful musical adaptation is sure to tickle both the young and the young at heart.
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Musical for young audiences
Short, 45-60 minutes
3 females, 4 males, 4 either
(7-17 actors possible: 1-8 females, 2-9 males)
$7.99 per book
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It's career day at school and everyone's parents have really cool jobs...except for Jenna's. Already shy, Jenna can't bear to tell the other kids that her dad changes light bulbs for a living. But when she goes to work with her dad for a day in New York City, Jenna discovers that he might just have the coolest job of all, and she might just have the confidence to speak up about it. This fantastically funny family-friendly musical shows just how "top" a top job can be!
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| "A delightful family musical." |
| --Stephen Sunderlin, Vital Theatre |
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Musical comedy
Full-length, 100-105 minutes
3 females, 3 males
$8.99 per book
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The adventures of aging are filtered through three married couples who have known each other for over 30 years in this riotous Baby Boomer musical. The husbands, fed up that their gender roles seem to have switched over the years, decide to band together in rebellion and have a proper bachelor party in Las Vegas before the couples renew their vows in a combined ceremony. The wives, however, disapprove of their spouses' antics, standing firm against their husbands until they make some major changes. Will all three couples make it to the altar again? Only time will tell.
Visit the authors' website (http://www.jerrymayerplays.com/Jerrys_site/You_Havent_Changed.html) to learn more about this musical.
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| "Heartfelt look at three married couples in their 60s and their personal and senior moment-induced tribulations." |
| --Los Angeles Times |
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