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A CONCORD THEATRICALS TITLE
Full-Length Musical, Comedy / 6w, 5m, 1girl(s)
Based on the story by James Thurber Book by Joe Manchester Music by Leon Carr Lyrics by Earl Shuman
On his 40th birthday, Walter Mitty reflects on his drab, ordinary life. Defeated in his quest for wealth and glory by family responsibilities, a mortgage, and a routine job, he creates elaborate fantasies in which he is the hero.
On his 40th birthday, Walter Mitty reflects on his drab, ordinary life. Defeated in his quest for wealth and glory by family responsibilities, a mortgage, and a routine job, he creates elaborate fantasies in which he is the hero. His secret world is so enticing that he often loses sight of the boundary between dream and reality and comically slips into his imagination. An attractive would-be chanteuse aptly named Willa de Wisp encourages Walter to leave his wife, shed the burdens of suburban living and really live the secret life. Unfortunately, this dream is as unattainable as it is appealing. Ultimately, Walter discovers that he is happily committed to the real world, complete with its mortgages and responsibilities.
WALTER MITTY – Male, 40. A whimsical, henpecked dreamer supreme. Instantly likeable. AGNES – Female, 30-40. Mitty’s wife. Reasonably attractive, nagging, practical, but underneath her strong veneer, she is sensitive, understanding and smart. PENINNAH – Female, 10-11. Mitty and Agnes’ daughter. Unspoiled and sweet. HARRY – Male, 40s. Pleasant, friendly bartender type. WILLA – Female, Late 20s. Sexy and kookie nightclub singer. IRVING – Male, 30. Slightly dense. He is a stern believer in health foods and spas, and looks it. RUTHIE – Female, Mid-20s. Volatile and a little on the crude side. Pretty in a cheap sort of way. GORMAN – Male, 40. A successful salesman type with a gift of gab and great charm. HAZEL – Female, Mid-20s. Speaks with a lisp, dumb as they come. SYLVIA – Female, Mid-20s. Definitely not the finishing school type. MACMILLAN – Male, 50. A large, pompous, gruff man.
CHORUS (SATB) – Firing Squad, Peasants, Mission Control Operator, Surgical Patient, Dr. Renshaw, Dr. Benbow, Nurses, Professor Remington, Dr. Pritchard-Mitford, Crêpe Suzette, Tortoni, Apple Turnover, Townspeople, Blind Date, Folies Customers, Male Dancers, Group Therapy Patients
A total of 15 actors were used in the original New York production, each one playing several roles. However, as many more actors as desired may be used.
Waterbury, CT and Walter’s imagination. Autumn 1964.
“A thoroughly pleasant musical evening.” – Time
“Both funny and feeling… the music is light and fun.” – StageBuzz
Act I
1. “Opening (The Secret Life)” – Ensemble 1a. “Tapocketa Dream Music” – Orchestra 2. “The Walter Mitty March” – Ensemble 2a. “Astronaut Dream” – Orchestra 3. “Walkin’ with Peninnah” – Walter, Peninnah 3a. “Tapocketa Dream Theme” – Orchestra 4. “Drip, Drop, Tapocketa” – Nurses, Mitty, Doctors 5. “Aggie” – Mitty 5a. “Scene Change” – Orchestra 6. “Don’t Forget” – Agnes, Walter 6a. “Scene Change” – Orchestra 7. “Marriage Is for Old Folks” – Willa, Ensemble 8. “Hello, I Love You, Goodbye” – Gorman, Mitty 9. “Strip (Playboy Dream)” – Girls 10. “Willa, Willa” – Irving 11. “Confidence” – Harry, Willa, Mitty 11a. “Dialogue Underscore” – Orchestra 12. “Keep Dialing” – Ensemble, Mitty, Agnes, Mother 13. “The New Walter Mitty” – Mitty, Ensemble
Act II
14. “Entr’acte” – Orchestra 15. “Two Little Pussycats” – Ruthie, Hazel 15a. “Playoff Music” – Orchestra 16. “Fan the Flame (Part 1)” – Orchestra 16a. “Fan the Flame (Part 2)” – Orchestra 16b. “Fan the Flame (Part 3)” – Ensemble 16c. “Fan the Flame (Part 4)” – Willa, Boys 17. “She’s Talking Out Her Problem” – Mitty, Agnes, Ensemble 18. “Now That I Am Forty” – Willa, Harry, Mitty, Ensemble 18a. “Crowd Exit Music” – Orchestra 19. “You’re Not” – Mitty, Agnes, Ensemble 20. “Aggie Reprise” – Agnes 21. “Walkin’ with Peninnah (Reprise)” – Walter 22. “The Lonely Ones” – Gorman, Willa, Irving 23. “The Walter Mitty March (2nd Act)” – Ensemble 24. “Finale: The Secret Life” – Ensemble 25. “Bows” – Orchestra 26. “Exit Music” – Orchestra
Small Orchestration: 1 Piano-Conductor
1 Reed (Piccolo, Flute, Bb Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax) 1 Percussion (Drum Set, Vibraphone, Cymbal, Wood Block, Tom-Tom, Triangle, Bongo (Or Bongo Sound), Castanets) 1 Bass
1 Piano-Conductor 13 Vocal Books