Overview
Synopsis
Homer's mythical tale of Penelope and Ulysses is relocated to the small town of Angel's Roost in Washington State in the first decade of the 20th Century, during the years of the Spanish-American War. The show satirizes cultural attitudes and icons of the time and place, and is entirely sung and danced through.
Show Information
- Music
- Jerome Moross
- Lyrics
- John Treville Latouche
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- Genres
- Cast Size
- large
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Large Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Baritone |
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Soprano |
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Bass |
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Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Female |
Alto |
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Alto |
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Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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