AN ORIGINAL MUSICAL PLAY (or "CHILDRENS' OPERETTA")
by
MICHAEL SIROTTA
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Duchess:
... Now, here, Mary Ann, is the baby. Take good care if her and... |
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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. The production is in one act and runs approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.
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. All the musical arrangements are available in digital formats (such as mp3's) or as CD's, 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 choral harmony parts in 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 timings & cues, a piano/vocal score of the music (94 pages, with harmonies, cues & orchestrational notes) is included with the full production package.
All script & music materials are are downloadable or can be shipped to you.
PERUSAL
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FULL PRODUCTION |
The purchase price for the complete production kit is $255. This includes materials and non-commercial royalty fees. For an additional $20.00, these materials can be shipped you as CD's and print-outs, including a spiral-bound copy of the piano/vocal score, formatted as a book. The package 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.
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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"...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
Here is a complete listing of the songs & production numbers in Alice (incidental music not included)
1. Intro; Daydreams (Chorus with soloists)
2. White RabbitSong (White rabbit)
3. Falling (Alice with chorus)
4. Poor Little Alice (Alice with chorus)
5. Caucus Race (substantial movement piece)
6. Beautiful Soup (Mock turtle, chorus)
7. Who Are You? (Alice, Caterpillar)
8. Pig & Pepper (Duchess, Cook, Baby, & chorus)
9. Coo-coo (Cheshire cat with chorus)
10. Tea Party (Mad hatter, March hare, Doormouse, Alice)
11. Queen of Hearts Song: Citizens of Wonderland (Queen of hearts, chorus)
12. Croquet (movement piece)
13. Finale: Heart Attack / Happy Summer Days (Alice's sister with chorus)
14. Bows (with sung reprise of "Coo-coo")
