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Synopsis

Dear Edwina is an uplifting musical about the pleasures of growing up. Thirteen year-old Edwina Spoonapple is desperate to be a part of the Kalamazoo Advice-a-palooza Festival. While her siblings both have ample evidence of their accomplishments, poor Edwina has no credibility. When a talent scout from the convention visits her hometown, she introduces her musical advice giving shows live from the family garage in hopes of finding her place in the spotlight. She is helped by her older siblings, quirky friends, and neighbors. Together they set out to tackle the world's problems with hysterical numbers about everything from birthday party etiquette to the proper table settings.

Told through a show-within-a-show format, Edwina and her friends share wisdom that audiences of all ages will enjoy. Children will thoroughly enjoy watching adults and teenagers playing silly wacky little kids who sing and dance.

Show Information

Book
Marcy Heisler
Music
Zina Goldrich
Lyrics
Marcy Heisler
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2008
Genres
Cast Size
medium
Licensor
Music Theatre International
Ideal For
Includes Child, Early Teen, Late Teen Characters, Medium Cast

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Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Scott

Lead

Male

Tenor

Kelli / Katie

Lead

Female

Soprano

Edwina Spoonapple

Lead

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Bobby

Supporting

Male

Alto

Billy

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Annie

Supporting

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Myra/Myron

Featured

Either Gender

Spoken

Joe/Jo

Featured

Either Gender

Spoken

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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.

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