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You can also listen to "sound clips" of all the musical numbers (listed below) on the Big Dog site: http://www.bigdogplays.com/playdisplay.asp?playid=194 Toyland I If You Really Want to Win the Girl If We Had No Uncle Barnaby Barney O'Flynn I Fear That I Don't Understand Forest Trees, Who Are These? Let Us Steal Away We Won't Be Happy While We're Hungry From Their Deep, Deathlike Sleep If You Will Please Follow Me We Cleverly Affected Our Escape The March of the Toys Toyland II ORCHESTRATIONS
Orchestations are available from the author directly (and not from Big Dog Publishing). The author, working directly from Victor Herbert's hand written conductor's score, has created in the FINALE Music Program, the following: A. A full "Conductor's Score." B. The Orchestra "Parts." The "Conductor's Score" contains all parts that appear in Herbert's handwritten manuscript for the 13 musical numbers listed above (under "Sound Clips"). The Orchestra "Parts" are all the orchestra parts that were scored for the number by Herbert. For example, if Herbert included a tuba in his scoring, the author's parts would include a tuba "part." Herbert did not score each number using the same instruments, although generally the parts contain flute(s), oboe(s), clarinet(s), bassoon(s), horn(s), and strings. If Herbert used a trumpet, trombone, timpani, harp, triangle, etc., those parts will be present. The author does not "sell" his work, but he will "rent" out his Conductor's Score and Parts for use. To contact the author, send an e-mail to: irishplaywright@qconline.com The author will create a special button for specific rentals. Orchestra Parts for Musical number "Toyland"
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Babes in Toyland
Christmas and Holiday Play Updated Book and Lyrics by: John Donald O'Shea Music by: Victor Herbert Synopsis 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 their fortune, villainous lawyer Barnaby Blatherskite 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 decide to double-cross Barnaby, keep the Forest Queen’s $1,000 “disposal” fee for themselves, and 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. 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. Afford opportunity for beautiful Christmas sets. Cast Requirements 13 M, 11 F, 14 flexible, chorus, extras (With doubling: 12 M, 11 F, 4 flexible, extras) Cast of Characters (8 Male Principals; 4 Female Principals; Large Chorus) Barnaby Blatherskite, Esq. * The Villain Miss Muffet Town's person & chorus member Red Riding Hood Town's person & chorus member Tom Piper* A noble young man Jill Town's person & chorus member Jack Town's person & chorus member Oliver* Barnaby’s henchman Stanley* Barnaby's henchman Bopeep Town shepherdess & Chorus Sallie Town's person & chorus member Curly Locks Town's person & chorus member Peter Town's person & chorus member Tommy Tucker Town's person & chorus member Simple Simon Town's person & chorus member Bobby Shaftoe Town's person & chorus member Boy Blue Town's person & chorus member Gladys* Barnaby’s adoring mother Jane* Barnaby’s young niece and ward Barney* Barnaby’s young nephew/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 2nd Lieutenant Corporal Bailiff to Lord High Mayor of Toyland The Lord High Mayor* Mayor of Toyland Private Bailiff to Lord High Mayor of Toyland Toymaker* Santa’s first assistant Toy Soldier Captain Leader of first Toy Soldier Phalanx Toy Soldier Major Leader of 2nd Toy Soldier Phalanx Santa Claus* Santa Claus NOTES * Signifies roles deemed by the author to be principal roles 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. There 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. Quad City Music Guild Production of
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