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C MICHAEL PERRY (1953 - )
Nationality: USA
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C. Michael Perry -- was born in Colorado, 20 November 1953, and raised in Chicago. He found the Theatre in High School and has made a living in Theatre, Film and Television since then. He has worked on over 25 major network television shows and some 300 commercials along with two feature films. He has performed in front of over 2000 live audiences from Utah to Italy in various plays and musicals. He has received acting awards for his many leading and supporting roles. He has directed over 40 shows on the Community, Educational and Professional level. He has choreographed over 50 productions. He has won awards for lighting and scenic designs in community Theatre and continues to design shows at the high school level. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a BA in Theatre. He is the composer of over thirty musicals including "CINDERABBIT" for PBS, which won an Emmy Award and a "Best Of the West" Public Television award. He is also a playwright and lyricist for over 20 plays and award winning musicals that have been produced across the nation, many of which are published. Other works composed include, ENTERTAINING MARK TWAIN, FAUNTLEROY!, KEWPIE!, the APPLE KINGDOM, OF BABYLON, TURN the GAS BACK ON!, CURSES, FOILED AGAIN!, TOM SAWYER, ONSTAGE!, A CHRISTMAS MEMORY and the MIRACLE OF MIRADOR, the SCARLET PIMPERNEL, ANNE with an 'e' - the GREEN GABLES MUSICAL, ROSE, GREAT EXPECTATIONS, SUCH STUFF AS DREAMS, ENCHANTED APRIL, theY CALLED HIM BROtheR JOSEPH, HOW the WEST WAS DONE, HEIDI, LITTLE PRINCESS, and JONAH. He is the former President of Encore Performance Publishing, a publisher of plays and musicals for amateur and professional markets. He makes his home in South Jordan, Utah with his wife Sharon, and daughters Jessica, Janalynn and Joelle and son Jon-Christopher.
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Adventures of Huck Finn, The Angel and the Rebel, The Anne with an 'e' Anointed, The Apple Kingdom, The Christmas Dreams Christmas Memory, A Cinderabbit! Cricket On the Hearth, The Curses, Foiled Again! Daniel! Enchanted April. . .A Musical Entertaining Mark Twain Fauntleroy! Frank 'N Styne Frontier! Golden Dreams Great Expectations Heidi! How the West Was Done Jedediah! Jonah! Liberty Jail Little Princess, A Of Babylon Onstage! Rose Rumpelstiltskin Scarlet Pimpernel, The Snow White and the Miracle Such Stuff As Deams Teenage Witness To the Martyrdon That's Life! They Called Him Brother Joseph Tom Sawyer Turn the Gas Back On! Tymes of All Eternity, TheAdventures of Huck Finn, The
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This adaptation of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn follows Mark Twain's novel from Huck running away from the Widow Douglas to join Jim for their adventures down the Mississippi River. they encounter the King and the Duke; get involved in a Shakespearian production of "Romeo and Juliet," are joined by Tom Sawyer and end up at Aunt Sally's, where Jim is freed and Huck takes off for "Injun Territory."
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written by C Michael Perry, R. Rex Stephenson And Jon Cohn
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Blue Ridge Dinner theatre -
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Family Musical
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Top of PageAngel and the Rebel, The
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Brothers Stacy and Johnny are amongst the prisoners in a POW Camp. they are Confederate soldiers. A Northern family come to visit the soldiers each week and befriend the brothers. they hatch a plot to help them escape but Johnny dies before they can get away. the family hide Stacy and he falls in love with the daughter of the house.
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Music by C Michael Perry; lyrics And book by James G Lambert
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Encore Performance Publishing
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Top of PageAnne with an 'e'
Synopsis:
Anne of Green Gables," by L. M. Montgomery, is an enduring story of innocence, joy, and the true meaning of love that has delighted and inspired readers for nearly a century. Now this heartwarming story of the irrepressible Anne Shirley is impressively adapted to the stage and has inspired a musical score that will knock your socks off! the story begins as Anne arrives at Green Gables and follows her through mishaps and adventures, through Matthew's death and her reconciliation with Gilbert, and finally to her determination to stay at Green Gables and help Marilla while pursuing her education. there are 20 songs including "Breath of Air!" "Bosom Friends" "the Lady of Shallot" "the Perfect Man," and "Bend in the Road." This charming, faithful adaptation appeals to those of every generation.
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Genre:
Family Musical
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Male: 4 Female: 11 Other: extras and minor roles
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Top of PageAnointed, The
Synopsis:
A musical spanning and contrasting the years from Saul's Kingship, when David slew Goliath, through to Solomon's building of the temple in Jerusalem. A gripping musical Drama
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Written by Thomas F. Rodgers And C Michael Perry
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Male: 39 Female: 3 Other: chorus
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Top of PageApple Kingdom, The
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the people in the Apple Kingdom live on apples: apple soup, apple salad and, of course, apple pies. Jonathan and Blossom are two fun-loving but not so innocent twins and on their birthday they play a trick on the townspeople that backfires. they say that an "Applephoon" is coming that will destroy all of the apples in the kingdom's orchards. the villagers, all being selfish, immediately run to the orchards and begin picking all the apples and carrying them home by the buckets full. After all the apples are picked the villagers find that they are stricken with a strange case of "Appleplexy" -- their arms won't bend at the elbows. they soon realize they will never eat apples again. the solution to the problem is very simple, if they would only stop being so selfish.
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written by C Michael Perry And Carol Lynn Pearson
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Orem Junior High -
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Encore Performance Publishing/Eldridge Plays and Musicals: (www.encoreplay.com and www.histage.com) -
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Children's Musical
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Male: 5 Female: 5 Other: -
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Top of PageChristmas Dreams
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A warm and wonderful collection of original stories improvised and written by the student members of thespian Troupe 943 of Spanish Fork High School in Utah. the story is about a group of students trying to complete an essay about Christmas for their English Class. they soon come to discover the real meaning of Christmas in themselves and in the others around them. Thirteen stories weave together in mirth, heartache, joy and reverence as the students all reveal the secret dreams and funny stories they have always wanted to tell, but haven't until now; until a teacher who cares shows them how to let the excellence in each of them out -- for all to see.
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Spanish Fork High School -
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Family Musical
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Male: 7 Female: 6 Other: ensemble
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Top of PageChristmas Memory, A
Synopsis:
the Rasmussen family gather to celebrate Christmas. It will be the first with Grandpa and everyone is wondering how Grandma will cope.
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Music And lyrics by C Michael Perry; book by Jason Anderson
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Family Musical
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Male: 6 Female: 12 Other: -
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Top of PageCinderabbit!
Synopsis:
This colorful retelling of the classic CinderElla fairy tale features delightful animal characters including shy Prince Richard, the Rabbit-Hearted, and Princess Tabitha of the Blue Mountain Grove. It seems that when the Grove burned down years ago, Tabitha's parents left her as an infant on the doorstep of the Bugmerks, a family of toads on the edge of the Great Grey Swamp. Mother Bugmerk and her daughters, Merklene and Bogelda, make life miserable for our Tabitha. She must wait on them hand and foot, and is forced to sleep in the furnace room, thus they call her "Cinderabbit." Thankfully, her close friend and confidant Mercedes, a mouse living in the Bugmerks' dwelling, makes life bearable. the night of the prince's ball arrives and the Bugmerks leave poor Cinderabbit behind. And who appears? Gracie, Cinderabbit's Jewish Fairy Pigmother, who sends Tabitha off to the ball. And then the adventure and romance begin!
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Family Musical
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Male: 8 Female: 8 Other: extras
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Top of PageCricket On the Hearth, The
Synopsis:
This is Dickens' other Christmas carol. the magic of life is evident in the Peerybingle household with a happy marriage and a newborn son. Two houses are blessed by the lucky Crickets: the Peerybingles, the Plummers with Mr. Tackleton's awaiting the blessing of life and love.. Everyone's paths are soon to cross with Tackleton, a disgruntled toymaker, who hates all humanity except May Fielding. He lives to make people miserable - especially children - as his toys are gruesome and scary. His employees, Caleb and Bertha, (who is blind) are simple, poor people who slave to make quality toys that the children will play with. Tackleton berates them, but their toys are purchased over his and that makes him even more bitter. Tackleton's marriage plans are interrupted by the return of the Strange Gentleman - a man with a secret. After the work of the Crickets and the household Spirits, Tackleton gives up May to the Strange Gentleman, who is really Caleb's long lost son (Bertha's brother) and marries May's mother - a woman more suitable to his age. But not before accusations are made and trust is broken all around and everyone is afraid that nothing will turn out on Christmas Eve morning.
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Adapted from the Dickens Christmas story
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Musical
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Male: 5 Female: 5 Other: chorus
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Top of PageCurses, Foiled Again!
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Genre:
MeloDrama
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Male: 6 Female: 5 Other: -
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Top of PageDaniel!
Synopsis:
the story of the faithfulness of Daniel and his "brothers" has inspired generations. While this is a comedy at heart, it is filled with faith and hope and inspiration as we see the examples of dedication to God. We see the change of heart as a King unburdens himself to the Most High God. We witness the writing on the wall, we visit the Fiery Furnace and the Den of Lions with the cutest little lions ever. the music covers a wide range of styles and will help this show entertain any family audience. Songs include: HOW GREAT the WONDERS, PLOTTING, WE AIN'T HEARD NOTHIN' YET!, the DREAM, INTO the FIRE!, THIS IS MY NEW ADMINISTRATION, WHAT WILL BECOME OF ME?, and others.
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written by C Michael Perry And R. Rex Stephenson
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Blue Ridge Dinner theatre -
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www.leicesterbaytheatricals.com -
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Family Musical
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Male: 9 Female: 5 Other: ensemble and children
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Top of PageEnchanted April. . .A Musical
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London, 1922. It's a miserable, rainy, dreary day in London and LOTTY WILKINS, a dowdy woman of about 30, is miserable and dreary in it. Longing for a respite from the rain, Lotty finds refuge in her women's club where she happens upon an ad in the "agony Column" in the London Times that reads: "To Those who appreciate Wisteria and Sunshine. San Salvatore, a small medieval Italian castle on the shores of the Mediterranean to be let furnished for the month of April." Lotty longs to be basking in wisteria and sunshine and leave her drab and tedious life behind, if only for a month Lotty befriends ROSe aRBUTHNOT, a rigid, reserved and sad sort of woman in her 30s, who yearns for a rest from her stifling duties and distant husband as much as Lotty. But they can't possibly afford the castle by themselves, so advertise for companions to share the expense and are joined by two other ladies: MRS. FISHeR a formidable and disapproving woman in her 60s, who wants only to sit in the sun to read and remember her receding youth; and LaDY CaROLINe DeSTeR who longs for a place she can ponder life's questions without the distraction of adoring suitors. they all agree to rent the castle for a month of blissful privacy. But the castle is more than they bargained for, and it's wondrous enchantment affects Lotty immediately. Only in dreams has she dared to imagine such a place as she transforms from the mousey, stuttering housewife and blooms into a radiant, confident "seer of all things." Wanting to share this "tub of love" she writes and invites her husband, MeLeRSH, an ambitious solicitor, who finds himself charmed by not only "this place" but by his wife. Meanwhile, Rose is tormented by the beauty of the place, for it only reminds her of the rift between her and her husband, FReDRICK, a middle-aged writer of lurid novels. While on a book tour, Fredrick serendipitously arrives at San Salvatore to visit Lady Caroline, not even aware that Rose is at the castle. amid the blossoms of fragrant wisteria, the hazy heat and sensuous silence, Lotty innocently and lovingly guides each lady through this place and past their loveless lives to rediscover their hearts. Rose reunites with her husband she had distanced herself from after the loss of their child; Mrs. Fisher embraces the present and the love and kindness it affords as she lets go of her past; and Lady Caroline finds a soulmate who sees her for what she finally admits she is: a stunning, yet spoilt, sour, suspicious and selfish spinster, and loves her despite it. In just a month, one short enchanted April, the lives and hearts of four women are transfigured by wisteria. . .sunshine. . .and a small medieval castle.
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written by C Michael Perry, music and lyrics by Elizabeth Hansen
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Utah Valley University -
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Leicester Bay Theatricals, 2013 -
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Male: 4 Female: 5 Other: -
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Top of PageEntertaining Mark Twain
Synopsis:
Thrill to the "War Prayer"! Laugh and cry at the new version of "the Diary Of Adam and Eve" It's a wonderful show fully packed with Tom, Huck, Becky, Edward Tudor, Tom Canty, Sir Boss and Sandy, the McWilliams' and oh, yes, Mark Twain himself is the narrator and your host for the evening. the cast can be made up of all young people or it can mix youth and adults for a delightful show.
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written by C Michael Perry And Charles W. Whitman
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Brigham Young University -
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Eldridge Plays www.histage.com -
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Genre:
Family Musical
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Male: - Female: - Other: flexible casting
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Top of PageFauntleroy!
Synopsis:
the charming adaptation of the timeless classic, LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY. the original story that helped inspire "Little Orphan Annie." the tale of a wonderful, well-bred American boy, Cedric Erroll, who suddenly finds himself a member of the British aristocracy through his deceased father's inheritance. He leaves his life and friends behind him in New York City to travel to England where he will be trained by and live with a man he has never met, his grandfather, Lord Of Dorincourt. Troubles and set backs plague him but in the end he emerges -- "Fauntleroy!"
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written by C Michael Perry And Max C. Golightly; based on the Frances Hodgeson Burnet novel
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Lehi Community theatre -
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Family Musical
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Male: 17 Female: 9 Other: ensemble
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Top of PageFrank 'N Styne
Synopsis:
A hilarious send-up of the Frankenstein story as Franklin Kenneth Styne, the great grandson of the original Victor Frankenstein, comes to Castle Styne as heir to the mysteries of his predecessors. the score contains gems like the maids singing "Castles Are So Hard To Dust", the new monster sings "It's Alive" as he imitates Elvis, Egor sings about "Goin'Choppin'" as he prepares to shop for body parts, and the list goes on. It's perfect for Halloween.
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written by C Michael Perry And Charles W. Whitman
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Top of PageFrontier!
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Westport, Georgia Territory-the Frontier of 1782. the early pioneers battle Indians, life, selfish and greedy men and fathers-in-law during the days following the Revolutionary War. Primarily a love story, this show has soaring melodies, lively music and spunky dances, too! For those who like their musicals in the tradition of Rodgers and Hammerstein, this is your show!
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Written by James G Lambert And C Michael Perry
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Musical
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Male: 19 Female: 10 Other: chorus
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Top of PageGolden Dreams
Synopsis:
A love story, like all operettas, in the style of "New Moon", "Desert Song" and "Naughty Marietta". But this one is set in the romantic atmosphere of the California Gold Rush. It spins the tale of the dashing Mexican-American Robin Hood figure of Joaquin Murietta. the Hermanos de Murietta, a band of Vaqueros, have been recovering gold from the corrupt bankers and profiteers and returning i to the rightful owners, the miners. However, as all heroes do, Joaquin falls in love with the lovely Jennifer Wells, the banker villain's daughter and the plots interweave as the story winds its way to a happy conclusion, like all operettas.
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Written by James G Lambert And C Michael Perry
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Musical
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Male: 17 Female: 6 Other: chorus
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Top of PageGreat Expectations
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On a wet and dreary day in 1858, Charles Dickens finds shelter from a storm in the home of one Phillip Pirrip. Intrigued by the unusual artifacts that decorate his home he entreats Phillip to tell him the story behind them. the 65 year-old Phillip begins telling the story of his childhood, when he was known as Pip, in what is soon to become Dickens' newest novel, "GREAT EXPECTATIONS." Considered one of Dickens' finest works, "GREAT EXPECTATIONS" is the coming of age story of the orphan Pip who falls in love with the unreachable Estella. In order to win her he desires to raise himself from a blacksmith's apprentice to a gentleman. When the means to do so miraculously appear, he travels to London, with expectations to become a gentleman. In spite of his new-found wealth and position EstElla remains unreachable. When Pip learns that his mysterious benefactor is none other than a common criminal, whom he had aided when he was a child, he realizes that he can no longer accept his support. This signals the end of his financial expectations and a final realization that EstElla will forever remain unreachable. Years later, Pip and EstElla meet once again. the years of hard experience have softened EstElla and brought her to the realization that Pip is her first and only love. the unique construction of the script allows for a fluid staging with Dickens and Phillip wandering through the story -- experiencing and living it. the haunting and unforgettable musical score adds rich texture to this classic story of love and loss.
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written by C Michael Perry And Neil K. Newell
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Family Musical
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Male: 12 Female: 5 Other: chorus
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Top of PageHeidi!
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A faithful telling of the classic story of the little girl and her Grandfather on the Alm. the focus of the musical is on how Heidi's life and ebullient spirit touches and changes each life she comes in contact with as she grows up and learns about God. Peter, Alm Uncle, the Grandmother, Klara Sesseman, Herr Sesseman, Grandmother Sesseman, the Servants - all are changed by their contact with Heidi. Even Miss Rottenmeier and the Professor are touched by her magic, but choose not to change. Heidi does not remain unchanged by her contact with those around her; she soaks up life and learns painful and joyful lessons and goes on. Structured in three acts the show features 15 original songs.
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Written by Gayanne Ramsdenand C Michael Perry
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Musical
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Male: 16 Female: 13 Other: ensemble
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Top of PageHow the West Was Done
Synopsis:
How the West Was Done. . .is fast paced, toe tapping', rip roarin' "Western" show full of authentic American music and original songs that will both delight the heart as well as tug at its strings. the story, I hear'd tell, is like this: COOKIe, a right likable "swedish meat-ball" of a chuck wagon cook, has sent fer a mail-order bride. He shows up at a remote way-station to wait fer the stage coach when who should he find? a handful of our fav-o-rite Western types: LUCKY, the Gambler; CURLeY, the true-blue Cowboy; and SHeRIFF, the&well&Sheriff. Well, sir, after talkin' and singin' a handful of great cowboy songs, the four of 'em come to find that ever' last one of 'em is waitin' fer someone on that stage. Suddenly, Curley gets a feelin' and puts his ear to the ground. the stage is a comin'. they sing a rousin' welcome song and head off at a dead run to meet the stage. Meanwhile, back at the way-station, a ear-shatterin' crash is heard real close. then, four of the most disheveled fav-o-rite Western-type women come a staggerin' on: FReNCHY, the dance hall girl "with the heart of gold;" MISS eLLaNeOUS, the girl next door; BeLLe, a Southern woman-of-the-world chanteuse; and SHOTGUN, a rough and tumble gal in buckskins. Well, after some talkin' and singin' some wonderful old tunes theirselves, they hear the faint voices of our Western heroes a callin' fer 'em. But where could these boys be? as good a scout as Shotgun is, she just can't find where the voices 'air a comin' from. Will these poor gals end up a-wanderin' the Western wilder-ness forever or will they find these menfolk that are a-lookin' fer them. Well, not wantin' to spoil it, let's just say that like all good cowboy stories, everythin' ends happily fer ever'one concerned. With the book by Elizabeth HaNSeN & eLaINe HaNSeN, original lyrics by Elizabeth HaNSeN & C. MICHaeL PeRRY, and original music and arrangements by C. MICHaeL PeRRY, the show is jam-packed with familiar tunes like SHeNeNDOaH, SHe'LL Be COMIN' ROUND the MOUNTaIN, SWeeT BeTSY FROM PIKe, ReD RIVeR VaLLeY, STReeTS OF LaReDO, HOMe ON the RaNGe, DaNNY BOY, and a whole bunch more, not to mention original songs that make the stage resound with glorious voices, laughs, and perhaps a touching moment or two. the show runs about 75 minutes and all in all is a wholesome and delightful yarn for the whole family.
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written by C Michael Perry, music and lyrics by Elizabeth Hansen
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Olympic Offering 2002 -
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Thanksgiving Point
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Leicester Bay Theatricals, 2012 -
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Musical
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Male: 5 Female: 5 Other: -
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Top of PageJedediah!
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A musical Drama, biographical in nature, yet full of life, romance, beautiful music, energetic dances, with problems and solutions unique to Latter-Day-Saint culture of the period between 1830 and 1848. It is the story of Jedediah Grant as told by his namesake, Jedediah Smith. This story is basically true and generally historically accurate, certain events have been telescoped in the interest of Dramatic license. the characters of Salina Wells, the Westbridges, William Blodgett and the Weems' are composites of several people of the era. All the other characters herein were real people and the events portrayed actually happened. Some license was taken with ages and characterizations in the interest of contrast and humor, however, the authors intend no disrespect to the individuals or their posterity and regard them and their lives with great awe and respect. their accomplishments, their strength of character and their perseverance in the face of uncommon trials, depredations and hardships has few equals in the history of man. Thus, to their memory, this play is respectfully dedicated by the authors.
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written by C Michael Perry And James G. Lambert
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Top of PageJonah!
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A one-act adaptation of the popular Bible story where God speaks to Jonah, Jonah speaks back to him but decides not to listen and proceeds to try to hide from God. In a similitude of the Savior, he spends three days in the belly of the whale (or great fish) , likened unto the three days in the tomb. He follows the will of the Lord and is not happy about it until he is allowed to realize that all people, no matter their state of righteousness, have the right to salvation. SONGS INCLUDE: Arise, Jonah!, Middle Of the World, From the Deep, Nineveh City, New Man, Of You!
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Family Musical
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Male: - Female: - Other: flexible casting of 14 male or female parts
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Top of PageLiberty Jail
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At the end of the persecutions of the Mormons in Missouri, Joseph Smith, Hyrum Smith, Sidney Rigdon and three others were imprisoned in a jail at Liberty, Missouri. the conflicts that arose there and the friendships that were formed shaped the future history of the Mormon Church -- and also brought to Mormon Scripture the beautiful and poetic Section 121 of the Doctrine and Covenants. This musical Drama will have your audience totally involved with beautiful music, a deeply moving story and a variety of characters.
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written by C Michael Perry And Orson Scott Card
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Valley Centre theatre -
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Religious Musical (LDS)
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Male: 11 Female: 4 Other: includes doubling
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Top of PageLittle Princess, A
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A beloved children's classic now available in a new musical treatment. Sara Crewe is a gifter and well-mannered child, and Captain Crewe, her father, is an extraordinarily wealthy man. So, Miss Minchin, mistress of Sara's boarding school, has no choice but to treat Sara as her star pupil -- a little princess. One day the message comes through that Sara's father has died penniless in India. Miss Minchin reduces Sara to a beggar and a drudge and the other girls laugh and make fun. All except for Lottie and Ermengarde and the little scullery maid, Becky. they keep Sara going and she enthuses them. Sara is strong-willed and courageous and with the help of an Indian Gentleman, a Lascar and a large family -- she survives and helps those around her to survive as well. Burnett is the same author who penned "Little Lord Fauntleroy" and "the Secret Garden;" all three stories are timeless classics with themes that inspire and uplift.
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based on the Frances Hodgeson Burnett novel
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Male: 9 Female: 11 Other: -
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Top of PageOf Babylon
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the time: Man after he has all but destroyed his civilization. the survivors live in primitive tribal societies and worship the "Gods" who, as legend has it, dwelt of old in "the Place Of the Gods". A young boy sets out on his quest to become a man and finds the ruins of that forgotten and forbidden civilization. He learns and grows and begins to strike out with new hope to rebuild all that was so carelessly lost by his human predecessors.
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written by C Michael Perry And L. Susan Lewis
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Brigham Young University -
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Male: 3 Female: 1 Other: chorus and dancers
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Top of PageOnstage!
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Sixteen students have been invited to a week-long audition for a summer production at the Professional Actors School of theatre and they are vying for the top eight leads. Working under the take-no-prisoners stage manager, we see the students in private moments of triumph and disaster as they learn lines, songs and dance routines. Penny misses her deceased father who used to encourage her so much; Jake is frantic because his assigned reading requires him to cry; and Melanie may have to go back home to help with the family finances. the exuberance and determination these talented wannabes bring to the stage is inspiring. Some 20 songs including such titles as "Rehearsing!" "Visions of Broadway," Showtime," and "Easy for You." Easy setting, either a stage or a rehearsal room, and no special costumes, only rehearsal clothes, are recommended. there is plenty of opportunity for splashy dance numbers but it all can be tailored to the needs of the individual producing group.
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Youth Musical
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Male: 8 Female: 10 Other: 2 flexible
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Top of PageRose
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A challenging musical that Dramatizes the life of Rose O'Neill, one of America's most beautiful and eccentric artists and the creator of, among other things, the Kewpie Doll. Her strong family support in the midst of almost overwhelming odds is a testament to the worth and viability of the family unit. Through divorce, death and financial disaster Rose and the O'Neill family weathered the storms of life -- together. It wasn't all bad. there was joy and harmony as well as the despair, among their tribulations. Though enormously wealthy during most of their lives, the O'Neills started with nothing but each other. And they ended with nothing but each other. This is a story for all ages and times.
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written by C Michael Perry, Max C. Golightly And Neil K. Newell
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Brigham Young University -
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Family Musical
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Male: 9 Female: 5 Other: ensemble, if desired
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Top of PageRumpelstiltskin
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A fast moving Family musical that tells the wonderful story of Rumplestiltskin. During a May Festival, somewhere centuries ago, two traveling minstrels visit a small community where, with the help of the townspeople, they stage a production of a strange tale of a small man who steals children and sells them -- Rumplestiltskin. It just so happens that they cast a real evil magician in the title role. Music, romance and magic weave together as the townspeople unite to outwit the man who sells children, both in the imaginary tale and in real life. We invite you to join with us and celebrate our May Festival any time.
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written by C Michael Perry AndMimi Bean
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Brigham Young University -
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Eldridge Plays www.histage.com -
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Male: 6 Female: 3 Other: ensemble
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Top of PageScarlet Pimpernel, The
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Sir Percy Blakeney, the Scarlet Pimpernel, is the 17th Century equivalent of a modern "super hero". This Englishman has resuced countless victims from the jaws of Madame Guillotine during the French Revolution. He has eluded the French authorities by his wits and clever disguises. A member of the French Committee for Public Safety named Chauvelin, is on his trail. He has married the most beautiful and popular woman in all France, Marguerite St. Just. But the marriage has turned sour due to unspoken confidences and Sir Percy's need for utmost secrecy. This fine thriller takes us through the streets and coutrysides of Paris and the French and English coasts on a ride of intrigue. Passion, history, mystery and comedy all set against the backdrop of the French Revolution.
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written by C Michael Perry, Barry Collyer And Will Huddleston
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Mountain View High School -
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www.leicesterbaytheatricals.com -
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Male: 25 Female: 8 Other: chorus
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Top of PageSnow White and the Miracle
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Here's an exciting, magical and very untraditional version of Snow White! This time the evil Queen Zantha wants to change the ending so she'll win. Her goal is to not only be the fairest in the land, but to unite a special scepter and mystical orb which will give her ultimate power. She will then rule both Snow's kingdom of Aradon and the Prince's kingdom of Mirador. Zantha cons Snow into eating a poisoned apple. the Prince, who wishes to marry Snow, and the Loyal Huntsman can only use magic and sorcery to fight Zantha, and her equally power-hungry family including her sister, Witheria, and their father, Topher. Luckily, the Prince and Huntsman are helped by Miraden, an ancient and benevolent wizard. He presents three riddles they must solve to locate and bring together the scepter and orb, and ultimately save Snow's life. Lots of humor added with the antics of the dwarves and some of the characters speaking to the Narrator directly. Several simple settings. Some songs include "Think Happy," "Do It to them First," "One Lucky Day," and "Magic! Wonder!" About 90 minutes.
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aka Miracle of Mirador, the
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Top of PageSuch Stuff As Deams
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Well, you thought you knew "the Tempest"? Well, get ready for this version. We start before Shakespeare begins. We see Propsero and Miranda arrive. We see Ariel deposit Sycorax and Caliban on the isle. We see Ariel impaled in the 'oak' and we see Propsero defeat Sycorax. We then see Sycorax come to life again through the intervention of the Caliban and the strangers deposited on the island by the Prospero's tempest. As in the original, goodness prevails but only after valuable lessons have been learned by all. This story now involves the conflict between Sycorax/Caliban and Prospero. It is no longer an epic but a taught, musical Drama with a lively and modern score. "Don'Just Sip the Water", "I Looked At the Moon", "Such Stuff As Dreams", "That's Love", "Brave New World", "Have No Pity--Rule A City", are among the songs that fill this score with inventive music and singable lyrics.
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written by C Michael Perry And Neil K. Newell
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Musical
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Male: 4 Female: 4 Other: small ensemble
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Top of PageTeenage Witness To the Martyrdon
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Jason Chamberlin is a 14 year old boy who is struggling to forget the recent death of his father by mob action against the Saints of Missouri. He and his Mother, sisters and brother now live in Nauvoo where the hatred of the Mormons is again beginning to rear it's ugly head. He is also struggling with his testimony and his basic belief in God. Through the help of his family and Joseph Smith he sees that he isn't the only one who is suffering. He has always worshipped Joseph almost like he worshipped his father. His father and Joseph were friends. Soon, he finds himself present as the mob massacres Joseph and Hyrum Smith at Carthage Jail. And out of this great tragedy, Jason again finds and strengthens his testimony.
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LDS play with songs
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Male: 12 Female: 3 Other: ensemble
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Top of PageThat's Life!
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This holiday show takes us through the lives of the McBride family from Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve. Life, loss, teen angst, determination and romance fuel the story . SONGS INCLUDE: Life, Love's Refrain, What Was Good Enough, You Are, From Now On, Bet Ya Don't Dare Kiss Me, I'd Rather Play Ball, Come On Baby Let's Make Up, and three new Christmas Songs: Upon This Day, Christmas Is Coming, the Show Is Falling, make for a delightful evening in the theatre.
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Written by James G Lambert And C Michael Perry
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Top of PageThey Called Him Brother Joseph
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We come to know Lucy Mack Smith. It is 1855. She is near death and has compiled her memoirs into a biography of her son, Joseph Smith - - the Prophet. She has a young visitor who is interviewing her for the newspaper and asking her all about that "ol' Joe Smith". She says his name was Joseph -- but they all called him Brother Joseph. She takes us through bits and pieces of the Prophet's life in a celebration of the man and his relationship to God, his family, his friends, his congregations and even his enemies -- where we find that he was always "Brother Joseph".
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Top of PageTom Sawyer
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This TOM SAWYER tells the story of Tom & Huck and Tom & Becky as teenagers, not young children, theirs is a story of adolescent awakening -- the plot is woven together by the ominous thread of Injun Joe who wants revenge on Tom. the story is intact and most of the familiar scenes are there, but, many of the wonderful scenes skipped over by other Dramatists are included to heighten the subplot and conflict of the Injun Joe side of the story. the musical has heart and doesn't whitewash the characters or the events. Yet, it still remains a musical that the entire family of man will enjoy. With songs like: "A Right Fine Day!", "I Got Me A Girl!", "Come On Along!", "Gotta Keep Mum", "I'm Gratified" and "Trouble Signs" your audience will be totally involved and tapping their feet for an unequaled experience with Mark Twain's lively characters. the wonderful scenes skipped over by other Dramatists are included to heighten the subplot and conflict of the Injun Joe side of the story. the musical has heart and doesn't whitewash the characters or the events. Yet, it still remains a musical that the entire family of man will enjoy. With songs like: "A Right Fine Day!", "I Got Me A Girl!", "Come On Along!", "Gotta Keep Mum", "I'm Gratified" and "Trouble Signs" your audience will be totally involved and tapping their feet for an unequaled experience with Mark Twain's lively characters.
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based on the Mark Twain Classic
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Sherwood Hills Middle School -
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Male: 20 Female: 14 Other: -
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Top of PageTurn the Gas Back On!
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It's a zany show about a director and a troupe of actors trying to put on an improvisational musical inspired by a work of modern art. Roger Howard, Director of a small acting company, brings Marvin, a modern artist friend, to his theatre to see a rehearsal of some of the scenes of a play he's producing, for the purpose of convincing him it can be done with the same resulting effects and methods the painter gets with his avante- garde paintings. As the play within the play proceeds, the actors and actresses try to apply natural motivations to the meanings in the play. Impressed with a song sung by Adele, an actress past her prime, who is replacing a regular member of the company, Roger includes the song in the show and succumbs to her warm charms. Wayne and Morris, who play opposite Myra, have difficulty in switching from the real to the unreal characters in their efforts to understand what significance "the Object" has in development of the theme of the play. This is further complicated by the relationship of Lily, Roger's assistant, with her unknown to all mother, Adele. In the final scene Myra is carried away in her characterization of Looma, finally losing contact with her own identity. She is brought back to reality by the others when they realize that "the object" really belongs to the audience not the actors, for when a work of art is created and presented to the public, it becomes theirs--to be done with as they see fit. they give the object back to the audience in the end, because that is where it comes from. Actors emotions run the gamut. A challenging show.
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written by C Michael Perry, Max C. Golightly And Neil K. Newell
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Brigham Young University -
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Top of PageTymes of All Eternity, The
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A delightful spin on what happens after this life. We find Ed and Mabel Tyme having just arrived in Paradise from Spirit Prison. they were Latter-day Saints on Earth where they were sealed together (unhappily, as it turned out) for Time and all Eternity. they find themselves in the same room of their mansion and they have a certain amount of time to work it all out. If it doesn't work out their sealing will be canceled.
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Written by C Thom Duncan And C Michael Perry
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Musical (LDS)
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Male: 1 Female: 1 Other: -
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