Gadzooks! A Musical Melodrama
A turn-of-the-century Musical Melodrama with a silent scene-stealer and lots of audience interaction
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Darryl G. Bojanowski
Orchestrations by Bill Corcoran
Performance Time
approx. 60 minutes
Casting
2 M and 1 F and 1 of any gender (non-singing)
Songs Include:
Everybody Loves To Hate The Villain; I’m In Love With A Forest Ranger;
I Know What You’re Looking For; You, You, You; Sylvester Snide
Libretto/Vocal Scores
(must be purchased at JW Pepper)
8 Copies Minimum Purchase of Libretto/Vocal Scores @ $!0 each
Synopsis
Penelope loves Nelson Noble but Sylvester Snide has other plans for her. His interest grows deeper when her mother inherits beachfront property in Florida. He forges a few changes in the will that require Penelope to marry him to validate the inheritance. Although he is found out, he has other plans. In the middle of a blizzard, he forges a good-bye letter from Nelson knowing she will try to stop him. As she leaves, he fakes a kidnapping by sneaking up behind her, putting a bag over her head and hiding her in the barn. When Nelson appears, Snide tells him she has gone out in the blizzard looking for him. After Nelson leaves to find her, Snide pretends to be the hero and “rescues” Penelope. When Nelson returns, Snide hides under the table. The inevitable chase occurs ending with Snide running outside where he is blown away by the blizzard. As the curtain closes Nelson proposes to Penelope and all ends happily.
Production History
A Premiere Playhouse, a regional musical theatre in Columbus, OH, 8/2-6, 1994
What Critics Are Saying
"The show's pluses include the songs, especially the spirited opening number, 'Everybody Loves to Hate the Villain,' and the cynical Brecht-like 'Gold'."
Richard Ades — The Other Paper
All PRODUCTION materials will be digitally delivered 10 weeks before your first rehearsal.
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Piano / Vocal Score: Casting/Vocal Ranges, Synopsis, Scenes and Songs List, Orchestra Tracks Guide
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Full Orchestral Score (not just cues!) with Keyboard Patch lists, Percussion Lists, Tacet Lists
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Producing a TND Musical features FLEXIBLE instrumentation choices:
1) Full Orchestra OR 2) Piano/Keyboard and Percussion OR 3) .MP3 Digital Orchestra Performance Tracks
FULL ORCHESTRA
8 Instrumental Part Books:
REED 1: Bb Clarinet; Flute
REED 2: Oboe;
REED 3: Bassoon;
VIOLIN/FIDDLE;
DOUBLE BASS;
GUITAR/BANJO/MANDOLIN;
PIANO;
DRUM SET/PERCUSSION
Everything you need to produce a successful show—organized, accessible, and ready when you are
Production Resources
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Director Script
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Costume, Set & Technical Notes (with production photos)
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Prop List
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Study Guide with lesson ideas
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Writer’s Perspective & staging insights
Music & Rehearsal Materials
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Integrated Piano/Vocal Score (script + music together)
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Full Conductor’s Score
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Orchestra Performance Tracks (.mp3)
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RMS Learning Tracks for efficient rehearsal
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Flexible instrumentation options
Marketing & Promotion Assets
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Social Media graphics & ready-to-use captions
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Press Release templates
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Show Logo package (print + digital formats)
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Marketing copy for programs, posters & websites
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Editable Show Program template (Canva-ready)
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Customizable Official Video Trailer
Digital Convenience
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Digital delivery of all materials
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No shipping • No returns • Instant access