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Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 2w, 2m
Adaptation, Music, and Lyrics by Peter Ekstrom
Based on stories by O. Henry
Two heartwarming one-act musicals based on the classic O. Henry stories The Gift of the Magi and The Last Leaf capture the true spirit of giving. This holiday favorite is set in turn-of-the-century New York City.
The Last Leaf
THE DOCTOR – Non-singing. A young man in his mid-thirties. He provides narration for the piece, talking directly to the audience as well as stepping into the action. He never leaves the stage, but watches when he is not involved.SUE – Mezzo-Soprano. In her mid to late twenties. She is a sculptor but does commercial art (ad sketches) to make ends meet. She is nurturing and warm, completely devoted ot her friend. The older sister type.JOHNSY – Soprano. In her early or mid-twenties. She is an oil painter whose dream is to travel someday to Italy and paint the Bay of Naples. She is philosophical but sometimes lighthearted and gay. She is smaller than SUE, with fragile features.BEHRMAN – Character Baritone. Over sixty, a failure in art. German. He is always ready to paint his “masterpiece” but so far: an empty canvas. He earns money by posing for artists (like SUE) who can’t afford a professional model. Perhaps he has a long beard. An Imp-satyr, he is always drunk on gin.
The Gift of the Magi
DELLA – A young womanJIM – Her husband
Parts for as many as 3 men and 3 women
“Delightful… captures anew the real Christmas spirit.” – Louisville Courier-Journal
“Delightful… enough to play any time of the year… Ekstrom has written some beautiful music… a masterpiece.” – Kingsport Times-News
“The capacity audience, which included many small children, was totally captivated. Ekstrom’s delightful adaptation… captures anew the real Christmas spirit.” – Louisville Courier-Journal
ON BREAKING CHARACTER
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“What’s She Like?” – Sue, Johnsy“Let’s Drink a Toast!” – Behrman, Sue, Johnsy“I Want to Paint the Bay of Naples” – Johnsy“The Last Leaf” – Johnsy, Sue“Tomorrow When You’re Feeling Well Again” – Sue“Come into My Humble Abode” – Behrman“I’m a Failure in Art” – Behrman, Sue“Listen to the Wind” – Sue“How the Wind Howled!” – Johnsy, Sue
Mini Overture – Orchestra“Opening Song” – Della & Jim“Tomorrow is Christmas” – Della & Jim“Now I've Got You!” – Della & Jim“If We Had Money” – Jim & Della“Look at My Watch” – Jim“What Can I Give Him?” – Della“Madame Sofronie” – Della“Your Hair Is Gone!” – Jim & Della“By the Way…” – Jim & DellaBows & Exit Music – Orchestra
3 Piano-Vocal
Optional Full Orchestration includes:
1 Piano Conductor1 Flute1 Clarinet1 Harp1 Cello
Peter Ekstrom was born in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in nearby Painesville. He received a B.A. from Antioch College in 1973. Five years later, he went down the Mississippi on a raft from St. Louis to New Orleans with the Otrabanda Troupe, stopping to do shows in 32 towns alo ...