2012-2013 Catalog of Plays and Musicals
Table of Contents Musicals
About Us/Resources .......................................................... 3
The Marvelous Wonderettes............................................. 5 The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns............... 7 Winter Wonderettes .......................................................... 8 8-Track: The Sounds of the 70’s ........................................ 9 The Andrews Brothers.......................................................11 Delphi or Bust ................................................................... 12 EAT-TV .............................................................................. 13 The Green Room...............................................................14 I’m Just Wild About Harry ............................................... 15 Life Could Be a Dream...................................................... 17 Miracle in Bedford Falls ...................................................18 North Atlantic ...................................................................19 Route 66 ........................................................................... 20 Summer of Love ................................................................ 21 Tales of Tinseltown .......................................................... 22 Love?..............................................23 Why Do Fools Fall in Love?
Plays
Junior Theater
Gotta Dance! .................................................................... 36 The Grimm World ............................................................37 It’s a Dog’s Life.................................................................. 38 The Littlest Witch............................................................ 39 The Marvelous Wonderettes ‘58 .....................................40 Piggy Nation......................................................................41 Rapunzel: Beginnings & Beyond .................................... 42 Route 66: Road Trip ......................................................... 43
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ROCS ................................................................................ 45 Production Application...................................................46 How to Apply ................................................................... 47 © 2012 • Steele Spring Theatrical Licensing • Los Angeles, CA • (323) 739-0413 • www.steelespring.com 2
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Cover art by Justin “Squigs” Robertson
A Breath of Dusty Air ...................................................... 26 Edgar Bound .................................................................... 27 85!...................................................................... 28 Freedom 85! Liberace! ........................................................................... 29 One Christmas Carol ....................................................... 30 Scrambled.......................................................................... 31 Scrambled See Jane Quit .................................................................... 32 Watson...............................................................................33 Watson
For Your Consideration
Steele Spring Theatrical Licensing is proud to present our new catalog of plays and musicals. Flip through these pages to discover fantastic musicals with original scores, daring and award-winning dramas, delightful Junior Theater selections, and our jukebox musical favorites! You can count on us to always provide first-rate rehearsal materials, the very best in customer service, and everything you need to produce a top-notch production, whatever your budget. No matter what you’re looking for, we’ve got your next box-office hit! Steele Spring Theatrical Licensing www.steelespring.com (323) 739-0413
Production Resources
Look on each page to see which of the following resources are available for your production. •
Rehearsal CDs – One for each actor isolating their character’s vocal part.
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Music Tracks – Fully realized music tracks to use in performance instead of live musicians.
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Logo/PR Pack – Includes highresolution logo artwork, a readymade show poster, a press packet with pull quotes and reviews, and reference photos to inform your design.
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Staging Manual – An official directing and choreography manual to help you stage the perfect production.
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Choreography Video – A step-bystep tutorial showing how the choreography fits with the music.
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Design Pack – Full access to copyrighted costume, set, and prop design materials from the original designers; with sketches, photos, and everything you need to recreate their masterful work.
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Original Cast Album Recording
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Costumes – Rent costumes and wigs based on original designs.
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Sound FX CD and Incidental Music CD
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Reference Recording – Demo studio tracks or live audio from the show in performance.
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ROCS – See page 45 for details about Show|Ready and Stage|Ready from Right On Cue Services.
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Photo of the original off-Broadway cast of “The Marvelous Wonderettes” by Carol Rosseg
“If it’s too silly to be said, it can always be sung.” –Voltaire
“One irresistible musical! An utter charm bomb!” –The New York Times
The Marvelous Wonderettes takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, we are treated to the girls performing such ‘50s and ‘60s songs as “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Mr. Lee,” “Lipstick on Your Collar,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” “It’s My Party,” and over 20 other classic hits! You’ve never had this much fun at a prom and you will never forget The Marvelous Wonderettes—a must-take musical trip down memory lane!
Cast:
4 Women
Setting:
Springfield High School Gymnasium Act I: 1958 High School Prom Act II: 1968 10-Year Reunion
Orchestrations: Production Resources:
Piano/Conductor, Keyboard 2, Guitar, Percussion, Reed
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Rehearsal CDs Music Tracks Logo/PR Pack Staging Manual
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Choreography Video Design Pack Original Cast Recording Costumes
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The Marvelous Wonderettes
Winter Wonderettes
The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns
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“Critic’s Pick! A jukebox-musical phenomenon— entertaining froth of a rarefied order.” –Backstage
We’re back in 1958, and it’s time for The Marvelous Wonderettes to graduate in this longawaited sequel to the smash off-Broadway hit! Join Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy as they sing about their final year in high school, celebrate with fellow classmates and teachers, and prepare for their next step toward a bright future. Act two zooms ahead to 1968, where the girls perform as bride and bridesmaids to celebrate Missy’s marriage to Mr. Lee! Featuring “Rock Around the Clock,” “At the Hop,” “Dancing in the Street,” “River Deep, Mountain High,” and 25 more hits, The Marvelous Wonderettes: Caps and Gowns will have your audience cheering for more!
Cast:
4 Women
Setting:
Springfield High School Gymnasium Act I: 1958 High School Graduation Act II: 1968 Missy’s Wedding Reception
Orchestrations: Production Resources:
Piano/Conductor, Keyboard 2, Guitar, Percussion
• Rehearsal CDs • Music Tracks • Logo/PR Pack
• Design Pack • Original Cast Recording • Costumes
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“The perfect Christmas revue! Crackles with energy and joy!” –LA Weekly
The Wonderettes are back! This seasonal celebration finds the girls entertaining at the annual Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party. When Santa turns up missing, the girls must use their talent and creative ingenuity, plus some great holiday tunes such as “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town,” “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Run, Rudolph, Run,” “Winter Wonderland,” and 20 other seasonal favorites, to save their holiday party. The result is, of course, marvelous! This energetic and entertaining show is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages.
Cast:
4 Women
Setting:
Harper’s Hardware on Main Street, USA, 1968.
Orchestrations: Production Resources:
Keyboard/Conductor, Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Reed
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Rehearsal CDs Music Tracks Logo/PR Pack Design Pack Original Cast Recording
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Conceived by Rick Seeber
“8-Track is an electric, energetic, and powerful good time!” –Los Angeles Times
Put on your leisure suits, halter tops, and platform shoes and get ready to boogie down through 10 years of ground-breaking music! With its propulsive rhythms and dazzling harmonies, 8-Track is a fast-paced musical romp through one of the most impassioned decades of the 20th century. This Baby Boomers’ dream come true features the music of The Emotions, The Carpenters, Labelle, Barry Manilow, Marvin Gaye, The Doobie Brothers, The Bee Gees, Helen Reddy, KC and the Sunshine Band, and many, many more. Rediscover the heart and soul of the forgotten decade with this joyously rousing, moving, and often downright hilarious musical in concert!
Cast:
2 Women, 2 Men
Setting:
Single unit set
Orchestrations: Production Resources:
Piano/Conductor, Electric Bass, Guitar, Percussion
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The Andrews Brothers
8-Track EAT-TV
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Created by Roger Bean
“High spirits prompt smiles galore!” –Variety
A USO show is threatened with cancellation when a certain famous trio of singing sisters fails to appear, and it’s up to three earnest and determined stagehands to go on with the show! The Andrews Brothers is filled to the brim with over 25 songs made famous by the Andrews Sisters, including the showstoppers “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy,” “Slow Boat to China,” “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree,” and “Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive.” Mistaken identities and madcap adventures—imagine Bing Crosby and Bob Hope in a road movie of Some Like It Hot—along with the music of an entire generation highlight this wonderful valentine to the heroes of World War II. “No-holds-barred goofiness!” –Los Angeles Times
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Setting: Orchestrations:
1 Woman, 3 Men
Backstage and onstage at a USO show on a small island in the South Pacific, 1945. Piano, Bass, Guitar/Uke, Percussion, Reeds 1, 2, and 3, Trombone, Trumpet
Production Resources: • Rehearsal CDs • Logo/PR Pack • Reference Recording
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Book & Lyrics by Michael Colby Music by Gerald Jay Markoe
“Ideal entertainment for the whole family.” –nytheatre.com
In this zany musical send-up of ancient Greek mythology, Candora is a young prophetess with a problem: her unflagging truthfulness gets on everyone’s nerves! After being convinced by the stalwart Pectorus to apply for the lofty position of Oracle, the two set off on their mission to Delphi, only to run head first into two other seers on the same mission. While being romanced by the dashing Cyclops and avoiding Hernia, the Greek Goddess of Inner Disorder, Candora must ultimately decide what (and even who) she wants in this epic and madcap musical adventure. “A delicious musical romp!” –Backstage
Cast: Setting: Orchestrations: Production Resources:
4 Women, 4 Men
Ancient Greece
Piano, Keyboard 2, Bass, Guitar, Percussion 1 and 2
• ROCS (see page 45) • Logo/PR Pack
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Book and Lyrics by Jim Giancarlo Music by Darcy Danielson and Jim Malachi
“Innovative, scrumptious, and a hell of a lot of fun!” –Backstage
Noises Off ! meets The Food Network in this hilarious new musical! The energy is running high during the debut broadcast week of EAT-TV, the first musical food network, and everyone involved has to “make it work” to pull it off: Cookie Coutrell, the dessert chef; Spirulina Jones, the health food chef; Vincent Van Rhine, host of the wine show; and Vito La Gusto, the hot Italian chef. With an ambitious producer, hardworking techie, major network deal, and a dash of sweet romance, EAT-TV is an inventive musical that serves up the drama and laughs with over 15 delightful original songs.
Setting:
Cast:
3 Women, 3 Men
A low-budget cable TV studio
Orchestrations:
Piano/Conductor, Keyboard 2, Percussion
Production Resources: • ROCS (see page 45) • Logo/PR Pack • Reference Recording
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Music and Lyrics by Chuck Pelletier Book by Rod Damer and C. Stephen Foster
“A bright musical with breezy wit and irony.” –Los Angeles Times
John, Cliff, Anna, and Divonne live out their complicated lives in the green room of their school’s theatre department. Both hilarious and heartwarming, this modern musical gives an authentic account of the struggles these four college theatre majors have in finding their place in the world. The rock-infused pop score includes the outrageous anthem to virility “Nothing Can Stop My Boys” and a delightful take on the “there are no small parts” adage in the Songwriter’s Guild of America award-winning song, “It’s All About Me.” If you’ve ever been an actor, wanted to be an actor, or known an actor, you’ll relate to the Broadway dreams of these characters in this brand new sure-fire hit!
Cast: Setting: Orchestrations: Production Resources:
2 Women, 2 Men
The green room, present day
Piano, Bass, Guitar, Percussion
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Adapted by Gary Lamb and William A. Reilly From Brandon Thomas’ Charley’s Aunt
“Fun, fun, fun! Truly great entertainment.” –broadwayworld.com
An exciting new musical romp based on Charley’s Aunt, featuring nostalgic favorites such as “Daisy Bell (A Bicycle Built for Two),” “Aba Daba Honeymoon,” “You Made Me Love You,” and, of course, the title tune, “I’m Just Wild About Harry.” In turn-of-the-century Milwaukee, Jack and Harry need a chaperone so they can entertain their sweethearts. Enter their friend Benjamin to impersonate Harry’s Aunt, a rich widow from Brazil. Hilarity ensues when Harry’s Aunt actually arrives on the scene, and this musical farce of mistaken identity and madcap adventure climaxes in a delightfully happy conclusion.
Setting:
Cast:
4 Women, 5 Men
The dorm rooms of Jack Chesney and Harry Whitman at Old Milwaukee University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May, 1910.
Orchestrations:
Piano, Keyboard 2, Bass, Guitar, Percussion
Production Resources: • Music Tracks • Logo/PR Pack • Reference Recording
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Life Could Be a Dream
“Critic’s Pick! Dream is so frothy, it floats.” –Los Angeles Times
Sh-Boom! Take another trip to Springfield and meet the Crooning Crabcakes, the boys banned from the Wonderettes’ prom, as they prepare to enter the Big Whopper Radio contest and realize their dreams of making it to the big time! Trouble comes in the form of Lois, who arrives to put some polish on the boys. Denny and Wally fall in love, Eugene falls apart, and along comes handsome heartthrob Skip to send the whole situation spinning. The ‘60s doo-wop songs say it all: “Fools Fall in Love,” “Tears on My Pillow,” “Runaround Sue,” “Earth Angel,” “Stay,” “Unchained Melody,” “Lonely Teardrops,” “The Glory of Love”and more. Winner of the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Best Musical Award, Life Could Be a Dream will leave you laughing, singing, and cheering—let’s hear it for the boys! “Seems certain to duplicate the runaway success of The Marvelous Wonderettes.” –Backstage
Cast:
Setting: Orchestrations:
1 Woman, 4 Men
Denny’s Basement, 1960s. Piano/Conductor, Keyboard 2, Guitar, Percussion, Reed
Production Resources: • Rehearsal CDs • Music Tracks
• Logo/PR Pack • Reference Recording
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Created by Mark Cabaniss and Lowell Alexander Based on the screenplay It’s a Wonderful Life
“Some kind of wonderful!” –Bold Life Magazine
The beloved American film, It’s a Wonderful Life, is transformed into a new stage musical in Miracle in Bedford Falls. George Bailey dreams of adventure and travel but circumstances keep him in his hometown. Frustrated by life and haunted by an impending scandal, George is visited by a heavenly messenger on Christmas Eve who shows him what the world would have been like if he had never been born. Miracle in Bedford Falls retains all the elements that have made this story unforgettable, while adding a brilliant and moving score.
Cast: Orchestrations:
2 Women, 5 Men, Expandable Ensemble of 10 or more
Setting:
Bedford Falls, Christmas Eve
Piano, Keyboard 2, Bass, Percussion, Violin 1 and 2, Viola, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Horn, Trumpet 1 and 2, Trombone 1 and 2
Production Resources: • ROCS (see page 45) • Logo/PR Pack • Reference Recording
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Book & Lyrics by Michael Colby Music & Lyrics by James Fradrich
“A smile with recognition at almost every line.” –Show Business
North Atlantic is an affectionate spoof of Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals. On a mysterious, remote island, Honey Snodgradd and Melanie Fong, members of the Iowa branch of the Teaching Corps, find romance, bigotry, and the dream ballet to end all dream ballets. With South Pacific as its closest touchstone, this family musical, set sometime after World War II, features elements reminiscent of the entire Rodgers and Hammerstein catalog. Named Outstanding Production of the Year by Show Business Magazine.
Cast:
5 Women, 5 Men
Setting: Orchestrations: Production Resources:
Sometime after World War II on a small island in the North Atlantic.
Piano, Keyboard 2, Bass, Guitar, Percussion 1 and 2
• ROCS (see page 45) • Logo/PR Pack
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“A toe-tapping, hand-clapping, laugh-out-loud treat!” –The Wichita Eagle
Take a dollop of Grease, mix in some Pump Boys and Dinettes and add a generous dose of Forever Plaid and you’ve got the high-octane fun of Route 66. Beginning with the sounds of 1950s Chicago and traveling along the “Main Street of America” to the California coast with the surf music of the 1960s, this exciting musical revue features 34 of the greatest “Rock ‘n’ Road” hits of the 20th century! Songs include “Dead Man’s Curve,” “King of the Road,” “Little Old Lady from Pasadena,” “Beep Beep,” “Six Days on the Road,” “Little GTO,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” and many more. Get your kicks with this smash hit musical revue!
Setting:
Cast:
4 Men (Expandable)
A large car-style radio dial sets the tone. All locales can be accomplished with pieces such as a fence, a hay bale, stools, and gas pumps.
Orchestrations: Production Resources:
Piano, Bass, Percussion
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Rehearsal CDs Music Tracks Logo/PR Pack Sound FX CD Reference Recording
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Created by Roger Bean
“Critic’s Pick! A fun-filled journey with a to-die-for score!” –Backstage
When a conservative runaway bride discovers the countercultural revolution of the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood of San Francisco, the hippies and dropouts of Golden Gate Park teach her to “Make Your Own Kind of Music!” This hippie, trippy musical features the powerful music of the late 1960s by some of the most influential artists of the love generation: The Mamas and the Papas, Donovan, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, and many more. With such hits as “Crystal Blue Persuasion,” “War,” “One Tin Soldier,” “Spinning Wheel,” and, of course, “San Francisco,” you’ll love this flower power, feel-good musical experience! “Pure perfection! Foot stomping standing-ovations!” –Portland Daily Sun
Cast: Setting: Orchestrations:
6 Women, 6 Men Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, Summer, 1967. Keyboard 1/Conductor, Keyboard 2, Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Reed, Trombone, Trumpet 1 and 2
Production Resources: • Rehearsal CDs • Logo/PR Pack • Reference Recording
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Book & Lyrics by Michael Colby Music By Paul Katz
“Delicious satire!”
–The New York Times Singin’ in the Rain meets Hollywood Babylon! On a farm in Walnut, Iowa, Ellie Ash aspires to screen immortality. Hollywood-bound screenwriter Elmo Green rides by on his bicycle and is immediately smitten with Ellie, who joins him on his journey west. In Hollywood, Ellie and Elmo work with a wild array of characters reminiscent of Ethel Merman, Gene Kelly, Mario Lanza, and Joan Crawford. Ellie quickly becomes America’s Sweetheart as the “Girl of a Thousand Sounds,” but when a gossip columnist exposes a few dirty little secrets, Ellie has to claw her way back to the top before the new “it” girl takes her spot. “Wacky fun! Suggests Dames at Sea crossed with Carol Burnett’s entire oeuvre. Delicious, tuneful, winning.” –Los Angeles Times
Cast: Setting: Orchestrations:
4 Women, 4 Men Tinseltown. All locales can be suggested using a unit set. Piano, Keyboard 2, Bass, Guitar, Percussion 1 and 2
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Created by Roger Bean
“Nostalgic, funny, enchanting and delightful—don’t miss it!” –Ravalli Republic
Sally, Florence, and Dee Dee show up unannounced (food and booze in hand) for an impromptu bachelorette party to celebrate Millie’s upcoming nuptials. As the celebration picks up steam and the drinks flow late into the evening, the girls reveal scintillating details about their love lives, and we soon discover the well-kept secret of Millie’s missing fiancé. Featuring classic songs from the 1960s such as “My Boy Lollipop,” “I Will Follow Him,” “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me,” “Hey There Lonely Boy,” and many others, including the title song, Why Do Fools Fall In Love? reaffirms that, during life’s struggles, true friendship will unveil its everlasting strength—and it does so with a rockin’ beat!
Cast: Setting: Orchestrations:
4 Women
Millie’s living room with attached kitchen, ‘60s era. Piano, Keyboard 2, Bass, Guitar, Percussion
Production Resources: • • • •
Rehearsal CDs Music Tracks Logo/PR Pack Reference Recording
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Summer of Love Liberace!
EAT-TV
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Photo of the original Los Angeles Company of “Watson”
“Life shouldn’t be all work and no plays.”
By Perry Steele Patton
A stirring comedy with Southern charm. Former beauty queen Ima Jean Walker returns to her hometown after a twenty-year absence, self-assured of winning a local contest she believes will jump-start her longdelayed country music career. Tempers flare and southern sparks fly when her famous high school rival appears in a whirlwind and upsets Ima Jean’s unfulfilled dreams of stardom. A Breath of Dusty Air is a touching story of loss, longing and never forgotten dreams, reminding us that voices from our past never fade away, but remain to whisper of journeys long since forgotten.
Setting:
Cast:
3 Women, 2 Men
Continental Trailways Bus Stop and Diner in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.
Production Resources: • Logo/PR Pack
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By Seth Gilbert
A thrilling drama set at the intersection of intellect, loyalty, and deceit. Edgar, an aging but once prolific writer, lives in a Hollywood Hills mansion with his protégé, Harry. Harry’s translation of a newly discovered Greek play is up for publication, but there is a catch: Edgar has to write the introduction. When Edgar’s drinking threatens to kill the deal, the household is overwhelmed by rivalry and deception. As Harry’s wife attempts to fix the problem, the pool boy spurs on talk of the gods, prophecy, and great questions, and Edgar Bound begins to resemble the play of Harry’s translation. With a principal character inspired by writer Gore Vidal and a story inspired by Aeschylus’ Prometheus Bound, Edgar Bound is a thrilling play from a bright, new American voice.
Setting:
Cast:
1 Woman, 4 Men
The poolside of a beautiful courtyard of a Hollywood Hills mansion.
Production Resources: • Logo/PR Pack
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By Debra Hale
“A remarkable theatrical experience that expands our understanding of what theatre can be.” –Simcoe Reformer
Sybil, a feisty but fragile 85-year-old English immigrant, breaks out of her retirement home after hiring a personal assistant, Kate, with a shady past. Sybil takes us on the journey of her life, reliving her relationships and experiences leading up to where she is today—which is not quite where she would like to be. The story shifts from present day (a Jamaican diner, Sybil’s lake house and retirement home) to her memories of serving her country in Britain during World War ll. Freedom 85! will have you laughing one moment and crying the next as two actresses portray 15 characters in this heartwarming and delightful acting tour de force.
Cast: Setting:
2 Women
Multiple locations in the present and past
Production Resources: • Logo/PR Pack
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By Douglas H. Baker
“A most animated, intimate evening of drama.” –City Life News
A classic Christmas tale with a simple and exciting new twist! With one actor and over 35 distinct characters, this one-man tour de force is an animated and intimate evening of theatre that everyone in the family will love! Utilizing only three unmatched chairs and the power of one, Dickens’ famous story about selfishness and selflessness is stripped down to its bare essence, eschewing the usual opulence of the holidays and focusing on what is of utmost importance during the season. Your audiences will love all of Dickens’ colorful characters as they spring to life with a treasure trove of moral lessons for one and all. No scenery, no costumes—just one actor and a timeless story. God bless us, every one!
Setting:
Cast:
1 Man
3 unmatched chairs
Production Resources: • Logo/PR Pack
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By Beth Kander
Winner of the 2012 Charles M. Getchell New Play Award Sara is wisecracking, single, broke, and secular. Neshama is serious, married, infertile, and Orthodox. When fate, God, and Sara’s Episcopalian roommate bring these two Jewish women together, each must question what really matters, what they really want—and what they’re willing to do to get it. As Sara considers donating her eggs, and Neshama ponders accepting them, both women find themselves unexpectedly scrambled.
Setting:
Cast:
5 Women
The present. An apartment, a coffee shop, and the Reuben home.
Production Resources: • Logo/PR Pack
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By Beth Kander
“A playful Southern romp that is blessedly free of cliché.” –Lexington Herald-Leader
Jane, a neurotic waitress, needs to quit smoking. Her loved ones concur—so when she announces that she’s quitting “for real,” they’re supportive. In fact, they’re a little too supportive. Each has a problem—from a looming divorce to a sexual crisis—and nobody wants to bring Jane any news that might lead her to quit quitting. With all of these secrets floating around, who would suspect that Jane is keeping the biggest secret of all?
Cast: Setting:
3 Women, 2 Men
The present. The South. Minimal. Both acts take place in a kitchen.
Production Resources: • Logo/PR Pack
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“Inventive, epic comedy.” –Los Angeles Times
A mystery. A legend. An enduring friendship. Watson tells the story of a good man trapped in the shadow of a great man. This high-energy and theatrical play balances comedy and drama as it recounts the last great tale of the legendary Sherlock Holmes as seen through the eyes of his trusted friend and colleague, Dr. John H. Watson. From pantomime to Punch and Judy, high comedy to dramatic mystery, Watson tells a grand tale. Funny, moving, and theatrically innovative, this take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s heroes and villains will captivate your audiences until the very end! “A real crowd pleaser!” –Backstage
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Cast:
4 Women, 7 Men
Various locations. All locals can be suggested with bentwood chairs, wooden crates, bookcases, and steamer trunks with a few other choice set pieces.
Production Resources: • Logo/PR Pack • Incidental Music CD
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Route 66: Road Trip
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–Ward Cleaver, “Leave It to Beaver” JUNIOR THEATER • STEELE SPRING THEATRICAL LICENSING
Photo from “Piggy Nation The Musical”
“You’re never too old to do goofy stuff.”
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Book & Lyrics by S.J. Henschel Music & Additional Lyrics by Jim Schmitt A clumsy prince, a sleepy princess, an evil spell, and a kingdom filling with ducks. “You’re probably wondering what is going on here,” sings Lord Chamberlain at the top of this musical fractured fairytale. He tells of a spell cast upon the princess, who awakes each day with her shoes ripped and so exhausted that she sleeps the day away. The king and queen have offered half the kingdom to anyone who can break the spell, however any who fail (and many have) are transformed into ducks. Along comes a prince and his trusted sidekick, who set off on the adventure of their lives to save the princess. Based roughly on The Twelve Dancing Princesses, Gotta Dance! is a whirling, twirling delight for the whole family.
Cast: Setting: Orchestrations:
5 Women, 4 Men, Expandable Ensemble
The kingdom. The palace. The woods nearby. The magic lake. The ballroom. Piano, Bass, Percussion, Flute, Oboe, Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, French Horn
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• Logo/PR Pack • Reference Recording
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By Adam Neubauer and Samantha Levenshus
“A demented and family-friendly mash-up of the Brothers Grimm!” –Backstage
Enter the familiar world of “Once Upon a Time,” as a chipper Minstrel takes you (and a small, curious boy), on a journey of epic proportions. In a magical forest we find the characters from the Grimm’s tales; Hansel & Gretel, Snow White, Cinderella, and The Frog Prince all working their way to their own happy endings. Along the journey, their tales collide at a breakneck pace, keeping these age-old stories feeling fresh for the 21st century. Devilishly funny and brimming with wit, The Grimm World will bring out the kid in everyone. “Colorful and entertaining, with just a pinch of cynicism, and a large heaping of humor.” –Life in LA
Cast: Setting: Production Resources:
5 Women, 6 Men, 1 Woman or Man, Expandable Ensemble
A magical forest. Each scene can be created using a unit set.
• Sound FX and Incidental Music CD • Logo/PR Pack
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Book by Peter Sham Music by Randall Kramer Additional Script Material by Steven D’Addieco
“A howling entertainment success!” –The Buffalo Evening News
With a street quality like a modern-day Oliver!, this charming musical follows the adventures of a golden retriever named Bo as he works his way out of a sticky situation. Bo meets cuddly friends and growling enemies along his journey to a heartwarming and happy ending. It’s a Dog’s Life is “doggone” fun for the whole family with great music that will have your audience humming as they walk up the aisle.
Setting:
Cast:
5 Women, 9 Men, Expandable Ensemble
The outskirts and inner streets of a big city. Unit set with simple items to suggest each scene.
Orchestrations: Production Resources:
Piano
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“This imaginative show is more treat than trick.” –Los Angeles Times
The Easter Bunny better hop quickly, Santa Claus better hold on to his trousers, and the whole barnyard better sing the blues because one little witch can’t get her fill of tricks. This little wonder wishes every day was Halloween and creates witching mayhem wherever she goes. All seems to be just fine until a giant spider and a rapping record producer get in her way, and The Littlest Witch will have to play nice if she wants to learn who her real friends are. Featuring 10 great tunes, The Littlest Witch rises to every holiday occasion.
Cast:
1 Woman, 6 Women or Men, Expandable Ensemble up to 15
Setting: Orchestrations:
Your imagination
Piano/Conductor, Bass, Guitar, Percussion, Violin
Production Resources: • Music Tracks • Logo/PR Pack • Reference Recording
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Make it home by curfew in this prom-only version of the off-Broadway hit! The Marvelous Wonderettes ‘58 takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where we meet the Wonderettes, four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, we are treated to the girls performing such classic ‘50s songs as “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Lipstick on Your Collar,” “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me,” and other classic hits! You’ve never had this much fun at a prom and you will never forget The Marvelous Wonderettes ‘58—a must-take musical trip down memory lane! The smash off-Broadway hit is cut down to Act 1 only in this Junior Theater reworking of The Marvelous Wonderettes.
Setting:
Cast:
4 Women
Springfield High School Gymnasium, 1958 High School Prom
Orchestrations:
Piano/Conductor, Keyboard 2, Guitar, Percussion
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Rehearsal CDs Music Tracks Logo/PR Pack Staging Manual
• Choreography Video • Design Pack • Original Cast Recording
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Book & Lyrics by Richard Rosser Music by Alec Wells
“Piggy Nation is worth altering afternoon naps!” –The Norman Transcript
Piglet Sammy Hamhock is on summer vacation and can’t wait to join his Dad on Piggy Patrol, where they snout out Piggy Behavior throughout town. However, as Sammy’s Dad tickets other animals for Piggy Behavior, he is often a Piggy himself. Along their route, Sammy meets a leopard named Lacey and it’s love at first sight. However, when his Dad’s behavior causes Lacey’s mom to put the kibosh on their relationship, Sammy realizes that his father is the biggest Piggy of all, and Sammy must teach his father a lesson in thoughtfulness and consideration. Featuring an original score richly layered with blues, rock, rap and gospel influences, Piggy Nation is fun for all ages!
Cast: Setting: Orchestrations: Production Resources:
12 Women, 8 Men, (Flexible Casting) A piggy neighborhood, multiple locations. Piano
• Music Tracks • Logo/PR Pack • Reference Recording
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Book and Lyrics by Alison McGarry Music by Brian Leader Select music inspired by Alison McGarry
“Delightfully humorous, clever, and catchy!” –On Stage
In this new twist on the old pony-tale, Rapunzel is more than just a damsel in distress who’s long overdue for a haircut; she’s a daring dame who is determined to solve her own problems. A garden of singing fruits and vegetables, a wisecracking rat, a good-hearted bluebird, a sage cricket, and a flying squirrel (who can’t fly) all help her along the way in this imaginative new fairytale musical.
Setting:
Cast:
4 Women, 2 Men, Expandable Ensemble of 8 or more
The Garden of The Witch’s Castle. The Castle Tower. A Dungeon. The Forest of Doom. A Small Cottage.
Orchestrations: Production Resources:
Piano, Keyboard 2, Bass, Guitar, Percussion
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Created by Roger Bean
This cross-country musical is now just the right size for teens and tweens! Take a dollop of Grease, mix in some Pump Boys and Dinettes and add a generous dose of Forever Plaid and you’ve got the high-octane fun of Route 66 Road Trip. Beginning with the sounds of 1950s Chicago and traveling along the “Main Street of America” to the California coast with the surf music of the 1960s, this exciting musical revue features some of the greatest “Rock ‘n’ Road” hits of the 20th century! Get your kicks with this smash hit musical revue, newly imagined in this Junior Theater reworking of Route 66.
Cast: Setting: Orchestrations: Production Resources:
4 Men (Expandable)
A large car-style radio dial sets the tone. All locales can be accomplished with pieces such as a fence, a hay bale, stools, and gas pumps. Piano, Bass, Percussion
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Steele Spring Theatrical Licensing is proud to offer ROCS Performance Solutions for select shows from our catalog.
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With Show|Ready™, you can virtually send your music director home with each and every member of your cast! Show|Ready™ allows you to play a customizable rehearsal track of your show, complete with individual vocal parts, on a Mac, PC, or iOS device. You’ll have complete control over which parts you hear, and be able to modify the key or tempo and cut, vamp, or repeat measures as you please. With Show|Ready™, songs can be sorted by show order, cast member, ensemble, or dance number. All shows include the Piano/Conductor, bass, drum, and individual and ensemble vocal parts. Show|Ready™ makes it easy for music directors to communicate with their casts, as the edits made are saved locally and distributed via the internet to cast members. This enables your entire cast to rehearse correctly from the beginning, saving you valuable time and effort.
Coordinating a full size orchestra to play for your performances can be a costly and difficult undertaking. Stage|Tracks™ are state-of-the-art performance tracks featuring world-class studio musicians and provide a great sounding, yet cost effective alternative. Stage|Tracks™ high-quality comes complete with astounding flexibility, as it can be edited to integrate your individual changes from Show|Ready™ right into your performance track.
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