The Lost Art of Perfection
Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s very short story “The Princess On The Pea”
Book, Music, & Lyrics by Darryl G. Bojanowski
Orchestrations by Bill Corcoran
Performance Time
TWO CHOICES:
OPTION 1: approximately 75 minutes with no intermission
OPTION 2: approximately 90 minutes with a 15 minute intermission
Casting
2 M, 2 F
Songs Include:
The Lost Art of Perfection, Do What The King
Wants To Do, How About Love, I Didn't Know, The Perfect Lullaby, You'll Be My King
Libretto/Vocal Scores
(must be purchased at JW Pepper)
8 Copies Minimum Purchase of Libretto/Vocal Scores @ $!0 each
Synopsis
Perfection is so hard to find – especially if you are a prince and your mother decides you must marry the perfect princess. The queen has decided the only way to be sure she has found a true princess in every way is to administer the Perfect Princess Test. So far, no one has passed it. It is a dark and stormy night when a possible contender arrives - unannounced - who CLAIMS to be a princess. Is she who she says she is, or is she really the niece of the Queen’s Butler who is secretly planning to take over the kingdom himself? Hmmm…Let the TESTS begin.
Production History
A Premiere Playhouse, Columbus, OH, 8/10-14, 1993
All PRODUCTION PACKAGE materials will be digitally delivered 8 weeks before your first rehearsal.
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Piano / Vocal Score: Casting/Vocal Ranges, Synopsis, Scenes and Songs List, Tracks Guide
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Full Orchestral Score (not just cues!) with Keyboard Patch lists, Percussion Lists, Tacet Lists
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Three Flexible Instrumentation Choices are included:
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Full Orchestra
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14 Instrumental Part Books:
REED 1: Flute, Alto Saxophone,
Opt. Piccolo
REED 2: Oboe
REED 3: Bb Clarinet/Tenor Sax
REED 4: Bassoon
BRASS: Trumpet in Bb;
Horn in F; Trombone
STRINGS: Violin I; Violin II;
Viola; Cello; Double Bass;
PIANO; PERCUSSION
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Director/Educator Production Resources
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Director Script
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Costume Notes (with production photos)
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Set Design Notes (with production photos)
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Prop List
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Study Guide for Director, Cast Teachers (includes lesson ideas and more)
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Promotional Tools
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Logo
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Editable Program Template (provided in Canva)
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Promotional Video Trailer customized for your theatre
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