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See Script Preview Book & Lyrics by Peter Sham Music by Brad Carroll Based on the Play by Ken Ludwig PRODUCTION SCRIPT www.stagerights.com LEND ME A TENOR: THE MUSICAL Copyright © 2006 by Peter Sham and Brad Carroll All Rights Reserved All performances and public readings of LEND ME A TENOR: THE MUSICAL are subject to royalties. It is fully protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America, of all countries covered by the International Copyright Union, of all countries covered by the Pan-American Copyright Convention and the Universal Copyright Convention, and of all countries with which the United States has reciprocal copyright relations. All rights are strictly reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, by any means, including mechanical, electronics, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author. Publication of this play does not necessarily imply that it is available for performance by amateurs or professionals. It is strongly recommended all interested parties apply to Steele Spring Stage Rights for performance rights before starting rehearsals or advertising. No changes shall be made in the play for the purpose of your production without prior written consent. All billing stipulations in your license agreement must be strictly adhered to. No person, firm or entity may receive credit larger or more prominent than that accorded the Author. For all stage performance inquiries, please contact: Steele Spring Stage Rights 3845 Cazador Street Los Angeles, CA 90065 (323) 739-0413 www.stagerights.com SPECIAL THANKS The authors wish to express their love and gratitude to Eileen & Allen Anes for their most generous support, enthusiasm & friendship. We would also like to express a very special thanks to the following: Martin Platt, David Elliott & Perry Street Theatricals; Fred C. Adams, R. Scott Phillips & Utah Shakespeare Festival; Charles Metten; Dan Slobig; Roger Bean; Jeremy Mann; Stephanie Sham; Barbara Carroll; Mark J. Ingraham; Kirsten, Olivia & Orlando Sham; and last, but certainly not least, to Tom Clark, Dan & Christine Frezza and Gualtiero “Wally” Negrini for all the Italian! PRODUCTION HISTORY Lend Me A Tenor: The Musical celebrated its world premiere at the Utah Shakespeare Festival on Saturday, June 30, 2007 at the Randall L. Jones Theatre; Fred C. Adams, Founder; R. Scott Phillips, Festival Director. The production was directed by Roger Bean, Musical Direction by Jeremy Mann, Orchestrations by Brad Carroll, Set Design by Michael Carnahan, Costume Design by Bill Black, Choreography by Kay Andersen, Lighting Design by Cynthia Stillings, and Sound Design by Jeff Mockus. The Original Cast was as follows: HENRY SAUNDERS .................................................... Joe Vincent MAX GARBER ........................................................... Jered Tanner DIANA BATEMAN ..................................................... Jill Van Velzer MAGGIE SAUNDERS ......................................... Jane Noseworthy TITO MERELLI ............................................ Steven Stein-Grainger MARIA MERELLI ................................................... Melinda Parrett BERNIE ....................................................................... Rhett Guter ENSEMBLE: Emilie Susan Anderson, Lillian Castillo, Ian Durant, Lisa Ferris, Justin Gordon, Rhett Guter, Emily Trask, Lilian Matsuda, Keeshon A. Morrow, Jacob Hoffman, Scott Reardon; Jessica Reiner-Harris, Tro Shaw, Eric Van Tielen & George Walker PRODUCTION HISTORY (CONT’D) Lend Me A Tenor: The Musical opened at the Gielgud Theatre, London on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 it was produced by Martin Platt and David Elliott, and Eileen and Allen Anes with Jason Grossman and M. Kilburg Reedy. The production was directed by Ian Talbot; Choreography by Randy Skinner; Orchestrations by Chris Walker; Musical Supervision by Paul Gemignani; Music Direction by Colin Billing; Set & Costume Design by Paul Farnsworth; Lighting Design by Tim Mitchell; Sound Design by Terry Jardine & Nick Lidster for Autograph; Orchestra Manager, Sylvia Addison; Advertising & Marketing by AKA; General Managers, Joanne Benjamin & Clive Chenery, The Entertainment Business; Production Manager, Richard Bullimore; Casting Directors, Glenn Bexfield & Jane Deitch, Bexfield Deith Associates; Press, Target Live; Associate Director, Graham Gill; Stage Manager, Maria Gibbons; Technical Stage Manager, Stew Stealey; Deputy Stage Manager, Michael Conlon and Assistant Stage Managers, Stevie Haighton, and Dave Armstrong. The Original London Cast was as follows: HENRY SAUNDERS .......................................................................... Matthew Kelly MAX GARBER .............................................................................. Damian Humbley DIANA DIVANE ...................................................................... Sophie-Louise Dann* MAGGIE SAUNDERS ...................................................................... Cassidy Janson TITO MERELLI .................................................................................. Michael Matus MARIA MERELLI ............................................................................... Joanna Riding BERNIE GUTER ..................................................................................... John Stacey THE OPERA GUILD LADIES ................ Michelle Bishop, Jane Quinn & Gay Soper DANCING BELLHOPS ................................................ Nick Butcher & Ryan Pidgen DANCING MAIDS .............................................. Jemma Alexander & Kelly Chinery TWO POLICEMEN ............................................ Connor McAllister & Haydn Oakley ENSEMBLE: Jemma Alexander, Karen Aspinall, Natasha J. Barnes, Nick Butcher, Sharon Eckman, Kelly Chinery, Daniel Farrow (Assistant to the Choreographer), Andrew Keelan, Kara Lane, Connor McAllister, Haydn Oakley, Steven Oliver Webb, Ryan Pidgen, Jeremy Secomb, Emma Sewell, Robert Traynor, and Michelle White *Olivier Award Nominee CAST (in order of appearance) HENRY SAUNDERS: Executive director of the opera house, 50s. BERNIE GUTER: Stage manager of the opera house. MAX GARBER: His assistant, late 20s/early 30s. OPERA GUILD LADY #1: Lady of the Opera Guild, 50s-60s. OPERA GUILD LADY #2: Lady of the Opera Guild, 30s-40s. OPERA GUILD LADY #3: Lady of the Opera Guild, 20s-30s. DIANA DIVANE : Diva of the opera house, 40s. MAGGIE SAUNDERS: Saunders’ daughter, mid-20s. TITO MERELLI: The international opera star, mid/late 40s. MARIA MERELLI: His volatile wife, late 30s/early 40s. ENSEMBLE to play: Maestro, Opera Cast Members, Reception Committee, Reporter, Photographers, Mayor Of Cleveland, Harry, Bellhops, Housemaids, Young Tito, Young Maria, Mickey, Joe, Beppe, Silvio, & Gala Guests. PLACE & TIME Cleveland, Ohio; A Saturday in September, 1934 COSTUMES Mostly 1930's style dress. Hotel staff uniforms. Tuxedos and formal wear for the Gala. Two policemen uniforms. Various period costumes for Verdi's Otello. Important Note: 3 Identical Otello costumes. PROPS Luggage (preferably two suitcases that can be tap-danced on), flower bouquets, hotel room tchotchkes, champagne bottle, over-sized platter of "Shrimp Mayonnaise," stationery for notes and autographs, notebook. SCENE/SONG BREAKDOWN ACT I 1. Overture ............................................................................................................................ Orchestra Scene 1 – CLEVELAND GRAND OPERA HOUSE – STAGE 2. Pagliacci – Orchestra Rehearsal .................................................................................... Orchestra 3. Where The Hell Is Merelli? ................................................................ Saunders, Max & Ensemble 3A. Transition to Scene 2 ...................................................................................................... Orchestra Scene 2 – GRAND BALLROOM OF THE CLEVELAND HOTEL 4. Fling .......................................................................................................................... Maggie & Max 4A. Where The Hell Is Merelli? (Reprise) ....................................................... The Opera Guild Ladies 5. How ‘Bout Me? ..................................................................................................... Max & Saunders 5A. Transition to Scene 3 ...................................................................................................... Orchestra Scene 3 – CLEVELAND HOTEL, VARIOUS LOCALES 6. For The Love Of Opera .................................................................................................... Ensemble Scene 4 – THE PENTHOUSE SUITE OF THE CLEVELAND HOTEL 6A. For The Love Of Opera – Part 2 ..................................................................................... Ensemble 6B. For The Love Of Opera (Reprise) .................................................................................... Ensemble 7. Facciamo L’Amor ........................................................... Tito & Maria, Young Tito & Young Maria 8. The Last Time ......................................................................................................................... Maria 9. Be You’self ..................................................................................................................... Tito & Max 10. Before You Know It ........................................................................................................ Max & Tito 10A. Before You Know It (Tag)
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