FAMILY/YOUTH MUSICAL COLLECTIONS
“Zina Goldrich and Marcy Heisler are the most gifted new writing team of their musical theatre generation. They create music and lyrics that are as fresh, bright, witty and accessible as have ever been written” —Maury Yeston
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hirteen-year-old Edwina Spoonapple would do just about anything to be a part of the Kalamazoo Advice-apalooza Festival. While her siblings both have proof “up on the fridge” of their accomplishments, poor Edwina has nothing. When a talent scout from the convention visits her hometown of Paw Paw, Michigan, she trots out her musical advice-giving show live from the family garage in hopes of finding her place in the spotlight.
Book & Lyrics by Marcy Heisler Music by Zina Goldrich One act: unit set Cast An ensemble of 8-10 players, various M and F
Musical Numbers “The Rehearsal” “Up On The Fridge” “Dear Edwina””Here Comes A Letter” “Aphrodite” “Say ‘No Thank You’””Another Letter” “Abigail” “Frankenguest” “Carrie” “Fork Knife Spoon” “Time For Intermission” “Here Come More Letters” “Hola Lola” “Quads” “Aretha Spoonapple” “Gimme Gimme I Want” “Seamus” “R.S.V.P.” “Ziggy” “Put It In The Piggy” “Thanks For Coming” “Edwina” “Sing Your Own Song”
Instrumentation
She is assisted by her older siblings (on piano and drums) and a host of quirky friends and neighbors: Becky, the perky cheerleader; Kelli, the cool, sophisticated ballerina; Annie, the girl-scout cookieselling champion; the Vanderploonk triplets; Bobby, the befuddled new kid on the block; and Scott, who is helplessly and hopelessly in love with Edwina. Together they set out to tackle the world’s problems, in number after hysterical number about everything from birthday party etiquette to the proper way to set a table (“salad fork, fork, plate, knife, spoon”). This beguiling one-act charmer can be played anywhere, with extremely modest sets and costumes. Sweet, smart and tuneful, it appeals to audiences of all ages, as Edwina doles out advice and finally learns to listen to some of it herself.
Piano-vocal
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