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, a regional musical theatre in Columbus, OH, 8/10-14, 1993
What Critics Are Saying
"Bojanowski puts much thoughtful material into the lyrics of his songs..an entertaining adaptation"
Dennis Thompson —Suburban News
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
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
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