Babes in Toyland
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Synopsis
Traditional Christmas Musical Victor Herbert's Music New Book and Lyrics by John Donald O'Shea This adaptation of the classic 1903 holiday musical by Glen MacDonough will charm audiences of all ages with its music by Victor Herbert and its 14 fabulous songs including “Toyland” and “March of the Toys.” In order to steal fortune of his niece and nephew, lawyer Barnaby Blatherskite, the villain, drugs Jane and Barney, rolls them up in rugs, and has his bumbling henchmen, Stanley and Oliver, deliver them to the Forest Queen for “disposal.” But Oliver and Stanley, who shy away from being accomplices to murder, decide instead to double-cross Barnaby, keep the Forest Queen’s $1,000 “disposal” fee for themselves, and instead dump their human cargo in the Forbidden Forest of No Return. When Jane and Barney awaken in the Forbidden Forest, they encounter the Forest Queen, who has been captured in the evil Spider Captain’s web. Jane and Barney manage to free the Queen before the Spider Captain can eat her. Meanwhile, Barnaby Blatherskite visits Mary Contrary and informs her that Barney is dead and offers his hand in marriage. Frightened, Mary and her brother, Tom, flee to the Forbidden Forest, where they are captured by the Forest Queen’s tree soldiers and taken to the Queen. Out of gratitude for freeing her from the spider web, the Forest Queen arranges for Barney, Jane, Tom, and Mary to be escorted to Toyland. However, Barnaby Blatherskite and his henchman arrive at Santa’s workshop in Toyland and disguise themselves as "toy bag inspectors" in order to kidnap Mary. But before the villains can make their escape on Santa’s sleigh, they have to battle a troop of Toy Soldiers. Perfect for High School, community or professional theater.. Large-cast Christmas show. Victor Herbert’s songs, with brand new lyrics and a brand new book. The play affords opportunity for beautiful Christmas sets. Christmas/Holiday Play By: John Donald O'Shea (8 Male Principals; 4 Female Principals; Large Chorus) Performance Time: Approximately 120 minutes, 77 pgs. Cast of Characters * Roles deemed by the author to be principal roles Barnaby Blatherskite, Esq. * The Villain Miss Muffet Townsperson & chorus member Red Riding Hood Townsperson & chorus member Tom Piper* A noble young man Jill Townsperson & chorus member Jack Towns person & chorus member Oliver* Barnaby’s henchman Stanley* Barnaby henchman Bopeep Town shepherdess & Chorus member Sallie Townsperson & chorus member Curly Locks Townsperson & chorus member Peter Townsperson & chorus member Tommy Tucker Townsperson & chorus member Simple Simon Townsperson & chorus member Bobby Shaftoe Townsperson & chorus member Boy Blue Townsperson & chorus member Gladys* Barnaby’s adoring mother Jane* Barnaby’s young niece and ward Barney* Barnaby’s young nephew and ward Contrary Mary Piper* Object of Barnaby’s desire. Widow Piper* Mother of Tom, Mary and others Trees of the Forest (16)- Soldiers of Forest Queen. Chorus Creeping Willow Soldier of Forest Queen. Chorus Live Oak Soldier of Forest Queen. Chorus Jack Pine Soldier of Forest Queen. Chorus Brash Ash Soldier of Forest Queen. Chorus Big Mouth Maple Soldier of Forest Queen. Chorus English Walnut Soldier of Forest Queen. Chorus Spider Captain Forest Villain Queen of the Forest The Forest Queen First Lieutenant Forest Queen’s First Lieutenant Second Lieutenant Forest Queen’s Second Lieutenant Corporal Bailiff to Lord High Mayor of Toyland The Lord High Mayor* Mayor of Toyland Private Second bailiff to Lord High Mayor o Toyland Toymaker* Santa’s first assistant Toy Soldier Captain Leader of first Toy Soldier Phalanx Toy Soldier Major Leader of second Toy Soldier Phalanx Santa Claus* Santa Claus NOTE In Act One, Miss Muffet, Red Riding Hood, Jill, Jack, Bopeep, Sallie, and Boy Blue besides having solo lines, are town’s people and members of the chorus. The should be at least 16 town’s people In Act Two, they become Trees of the Forrest. Six trees also have solo lines. The Trees of the Forest should also number at least 16. In the Third Act, the chorus becomes the Toy Soldiers. |
