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Short Musical, Dramatic Comedy / 4w, 7 any gender (adult) plus ensemble
Book & Lyrics by Brandon Zelman Music by Billy Recce
Tillie, crowned the Wicked Witch of the South East, was so excited for her coronation party – until no one showed up! So she teams up with Paige, a book of spells, and together they vow to flip Oz on its head.
Dorothy is back in Kansas and the Wicked Witch is melted into a muddy puddle and all is well in the Land of Oz. But not for Tillie, the forgotten little sister of Oz’s two most famous witches. Hungry for attention, Tillie schemes with a magical spellbook to create an enchanted twister that sends Oz and its heroes into disarray. With the Yellow Brick Road destroyed and the citizens of Oz scattered to the Wind, heroes and foes are forced to team up: a Flying Monkey with a Pet Dog, a Munchkin Mayor with the Wizard himself - even Dorothy and the Witch she melted. Despite their differences, our unlikely troupes discover that the only way to succeed is finding value in one another and celebrating the messiest parts of ourselves.
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The Big Twist debuted at Child’s Play Theatre in Brooklyn, NY on April 7, 2021.
HEROES & VILLAINS
TILLIE - Female. Oz’s Newest Witch. A bright and imaginative kid. But with minimal magical talent, she is always an afterthought, and hungry for the attention that her wicked sisters of the East and the West have garnered. She’d be a “good witch” or a “bad witch” or a “morally ambivalent witch” –whatever it takes for someone to notice her! PAIGE - Female. A magical talking Spellbook with a mysterious past. Freshly freed from their dusty shelf, Paige is devious and cunning, with big ideas for the future of Oz. This character should be portrayed as a puppet. EUDORA – Female. The (Former) Wicked Witch of the West. Bouncing back from her defeat at the hands of Dorothy, Eudora is just as evil as ever...though the perks of being a “good witch” are starting to seem a little tempting. DOROTHY – Female. An American Teenager. After a year back in boring ol’ rural Kansas, she is thrilled to be on another adventure in Oz. Determined to make the most of her new adventure, Dorothy is brimming with positivity and good vibes, even trying to share her wistful optimism with the Wicked Witch of the West. TOTO – All Genders. Dorothy’s Trusty Dog. Loyal and dependent on Dorothy, Toto finds his newfound independence to be daunting. With his typical fierce confidence diminished, Toto feels lost and unconfident. NANNERS – Female/Male. Eudora’s Trusty Flying Monkey. Endlessly devoted to Eudora, Nanners the Flying Monkey feels aimless without orders and doesn’t know who he is without someone telling him what to do. LION – Female/Male. The Bravest Around. For the Lion, “bravery” means being self-reliant, gritting your teeth and never asking anyone for help. SCARECROW – Female/Male. The Brainiest of Bird Scare-ers. Clever and analytical. With their newfound brain, they are adamant that all problems can be solved through ingenuity, and any failure of thought is a strike against you as an individual. TINTIN – Female/Male. The Big-Hearted Tin Woodsperson. They love their friends, and lead with empathy. Lacking cleverness or bravery, their unassuming presence is a gift to anyone willing to witness it. WIZARD – Female/Male. The Wizard of Oz is confident, self-indulgent, narcissistic and proud. Believing themself to be supremely powerful and influential, the Wizard struggles to share credit, even if it would lead to the betterment of Oz. MOOPLES – Female/Male. Mooples is the Monarch of Munchkinland. Used to being incharge, they speak with confidence and cockiness, always prepared to puff themselves up to defend their sterling record and tout their authority.
FRIENDS WE MEET ALONG THE WAY
EM – Dorothy's aunt. Boisterous and blunt. As a hard-working farmer, she doesn't waste time walking on eggshells. Always ready for anything, she's almost impossible to surprise. MOUSE QUEEN – The wise leader of the Kingdom of Mice. She remains posed and proper, powerful in her humble strength. When she says something, it gets done. Her size is no obstacle for her. (This is a great opportunity for a puppet.) BREWSTER – A mimic. Has the ability to transform into literally anything, although they mostly prefer fruits. Silly and outgoing, they are a mischievous goof with no filter. They love company, as all Mimics do, as it's a perfect opportunity to transform and perform for an audience. SPARKLEBISCUIT – A big, buff, brotastic Unicorn. Loves hanging with the crew, having a good time and rocking their radically independent lifestyle.
ENSEMBLE
Having a Full Ensemble for this show is optional, but there are plenty of opportunities throughout to feature the magical ensemble of Oz. Various Roles (such as additional Mice and Munchkin Citizens) can be added wherever seems fun.
These can include: MOMMA BEAR 1, MOMMA BEAR 2, SOPPY THE GOOSE, WITCH OF THE EAST, MOUSE 1-7, MOUSE KID, MOUSE MOM, MOUSE DOCTOR, MOUSE SKATEBOARDER, MYSTERIOUS ROCK, JESSICA, GLITTERGALLOP, MUNCHKIN 1-3, LIEUTENANT LOLLY, PICKLES THE PIRATE, JUICEBOX LADY, MARGE HAVERFORD, GOBLIN PANTS, THE PENGUIN
The casting of this show is VERY flexible. It is not driven by gender or large cast size.
The Land of Oz and various locations within it, plus Kansas, briefly.
ACT 1
1. Overture – Track 2. ”It's Over” – All 3. It's Over Playoff – Track 4. ”My Story“ – Tillie 5. Paige's Entrance – Track 6. ”The Big Twist“ – Tillie, Paige 7. I'm a Pet Transition – Track 8. ”I'm a Pet“ – Toto, Nanners 9. The Deep, Dark Woods – Track 10. ”I'm Brave“ – Lion 11. Corn! – Track 12. Chateau Doom 1 – Track 13. ”The Big Twist (Reprise 1)“ – Witches, Paige, Tillie
ACT 2
14. Entr'acte – Track 15. ”The Little Things“ – Mouse Queen, Dorothy, Eudora, Mice 16. ”The Path is Blocked“ – Mysterious Rock 17. ”I'm Brave (Reprise)“ – Lion 18. Transition – Track 19. ”This House is Not a Plane“ – Scarecrow, Tintin 20. Carnival Music – Track 21. Rollercoaster Music – Track 22. ”We're Not Pets“ – Pets 23. ”Listen To Me, My Munchkins“ – Mooples, Munchkins, Wizard 24. Chateau Doom 2 – Track 25. ”Rubber Bands“ – Paige 26. ”The Big Twist (Reprise 2)“ – Tillie 27. ”The Big Twist (Finale)” – All
Billy Recce is a composer/lyricist, director, teaching artist and playwright whose musicals include the Broadway-bound Little Black Book, directed by Tony Award nominee Kristin Hanggi. Off-Broadway/NYC: Fowl Play (music and lyrics, book with Yoni Weiss; directed by Tye Blue), ...
Brandon Zelman is a writer, lyricist, director, improviser and podcaster. He is the co-writer, co-creator and director of BALLS: The Monster-Catchin’ Musical Comédy. Brandon hosts the Ambie Award-winning Cat in the Hat podcast and the Who’s That Pokémon podcast. He is a perfo ...