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Adapted from the book by Johanna Spyri
Book by Martha King De Silva, Music & Lyrics by J. Cushing
COMMISSioned by: Imagination Stage, Bethesda, MD
World premiere: Imagination Stage, March 31- May 31, 2009
HIGHLIGHt: 2010 Helen Hayes Nomination for Outstanding Production, Theatre for Young Audiences |
In this new musical re-telling of the classic Victorian era book, Heidi moves from a small Swiss village, to the Alps, to Frankfurt, Germany, and back to her beloved mountains (complete with singing goats!). Everywhere she goes, Heidi brings joy to the people around her: her lonely grandfather and neighbor, Peter, in the Alps, as well as her sickly friend, Clara, in the city. This richly emotional story is like a welcome breath of mountain air as it celebrates how the power of love can restore hope for the future and a better life.
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RUNNING TIME: 80 Minutes
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CAST SIZE: 8 (4m, 4f)
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CAST BREAKDOWN:
Heidi - an orphan girl living in Switzerland
Alp - Heidi's grandfather
Peter - a young goatherd who lives in the mountains
Clara - a young girl who lives in Frankfurt
CHORUS (4)
Townspeople: Frau Muenster, Herr Reingold, Mayor Strasser & Frau Strasser
Goats: Daisy, Dusky, Snowflake, Big Turk
Others: Aunt Detie, Herr Sessemann, Frau Rottenmeir, Servants (Tinette & Sebastien), Newsboy
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MUSIC REQUIREMENTS: Orchestrations by Keith Tittermary
4 Strings
4 Reeds: Flute, Oboe/Eng Horn, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
French Horn, Keyboard, Harp
Reduced Orchestra
2 Strings: Violin, Cello
2 Reeds: Flute/Clarinet & Oboe/EngHorn/Bass Clarinet
Keyboard
Orchestration/Accompaniement CD available
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