AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL PLAY (or "CHILDRENS' OPERETTA")
by
MICHAEL SIROTTA
Ft. Collins Children's Theatre production, November 2008
"...The lively musical
numbers include the calypso-like COO-COO and HAPPY SUMMER DAYS,
which reminds us all to treasure the days of our youth.
Sirotta's music and cute lyrics captured the spirit of each of the characters..."
— Eileen Siegel, Staten Island Advance
"...just wanted to let you know how much we loved working on and performing your Alice in Wonderland for our April holiday workshop. It was such a joy and the kids and audience just loved it. The scenes were great to work on, great lengths for working with kids and the music was fab..."
— Glasgow Stagecoach Theater Arts
"... it was the music that gave the Ft. Collins Children's Theater production of "Alice in Wonderland" its most unique flavor. Sirotta can be credited with composing music that straddles the fence between theater and concert. It was unusually textured instrumentally, considering the lyrics had a particular story to tell. This felt like an upgrade in the quality of music over other kids' productions in memory."
— Tim Van Schmidt, Publisher and independent columnist, fortcollinslife-times.com
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Alice:
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Michael Sirotta's Alice in Wonderland is a musical/operetta based on Lewis Carroll's well known dream-adventure novella. Written for Kids on Stage of Staten Island (a New York City childrens' theater program), but suitable for performance by professionals as well as by middle and high school aged youngsters, the show features an original musical score with original lyrics. The music, which ranges in style from pop to opera (without operatic vocal requirements) expresses the humor, drama and emotional power of the beloved tale and helps bring to life its fantastical elements. In addition to the songs, the score includes a wealth of descriptive incidental music, underscoring dialogue, choreography & scene transitions. All accompaniments are recorded as .mp3 tracks, playable from CD, computer software (such as iTunes), or mp3 players, providing a ready-made accompaniment for performances and rehearsals (one may also accompany the show live on piano or keyboard from the piano/vocal score, or add additional live instrumentation to the tracks, if musicians are available).
The production is in one act and runs approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.The size of the cast is large, but flexible (about 34 if you include all the 'bit' parts). For a complete cast break-down, please click here:
The score to Alice has been digitally orchestrated using symphonic, guitar, and percussion samples, as well as exotic synthesized sound which enhances the story's magical aura. To reiterate, all accompaniments are recorded as .mp3 tracks, playable from CD, computer software (such as iTunes), or mp3 players, providing a ready-made accompaniment for performances and rehearsals. Employment of a musical director or a person with a strong musical background is recommended for the rehearsal process, since the music is substanitive and replete with harmony parts for the ensemble numbers (children who can sing can usually manage the harmonies with adequate coaching). For teaching purposes, and for guidance in the application of harmonies, timings & cues, a piano/vocal score of the music (94 pages, with orchestrational notes) is included with the full production package. All script & music materials are are downloadable or can be shipped to you.
Please scroll down or click HERE to access audio examples of the music:
PERUSAL
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The purchase price for the complete production kit is $255. This includes all downloadable materials and licensing fees. The license permits an unlimited number of performances within a given time frame. For an additional $25.00 materials & shipping charge**, the kit can be shipped you as CD's and print-outs (including a spiral-bound copy of the 94 page piano/vocal score, formatted as a book). The kit includes:
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In addition, SirMuse will offer free consultations (by email or phone) to purchasers of the full production who have questions or problems regarding the implementaion of the material. Also, for a modest fee, SirMuse can re-master any of the accompaniments to alter the key, should vocal range problems arise in your production.
PAYMENT
Payment may be made by check or money order sent to an address provided by email communication and also printed on the license contract provided with the perusal package. The preferrable method of payment, however, is to use the web to transfer funds to a PayPal account, registered under the email address msirt@sirmuse.com. Using PayPal insures a secure and speedy transfer of remittances, plus, at PayPal, you may use a credit card to make your purchase. (Additional charges are applied for international transactions. Contact msirt@sirmuse.com for details.)
*All stated prices reflect the fees for US customers. Additional charges will apply for international customers who wish to pay in a non-US currency or through a non-US bank.
** The shipping and materials charge is based on US postal rates. Additional charges will apply for international orders and also for expedited shipping, if requested.
DOWNLOADED ORDERS
Customers who opt for downloading their materials will be able to retrieve their purchases via web browser from web site URL's (addresses) that will be forwarded to them by email upon receipt of payment.
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... Now, here, Mary Ann, is the baby. Take good care if her and... |
Ft. Collins Children's Theatre production, November 2008
Check
out "Daydreams"
(3.74 mb download)
Check
out "Beautiful Soup"
(1.04 mb download)
Check
out "Coo-coo"
(3.78 mb download)
PLAY "Lost in the Woods" (mp3 - 1.3 MB)
And here's a bit of the music that accompanies the Queen's
game:
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