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Synopsis
Unemployed actor, Daniel Hillard, loses custody of his three children after a messy divorce from his wife, Miranda. Desperate to connect with his children, he creates the alter ego of Euphegenia Doubtfire, the picture-perfect Scottish nanny. Unaware of Mrs. Doubtfire’s true identity, Miranda hires Doutbfire to take care of the children. As his alter ego begins to take on a life of her own, Daniel learns more than he bargained for about fathering from Mrs. Doubtfire. From the writing team behind Something Rotten (2014), Mrs. Doubtfire is a smash hit comedy filled with lots of love and laughter!
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Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Female |
Alto |
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Lead |
Female |
Alto |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Lead |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Female |
Soprano |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Featured |
Male |
Baritone |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
Soprano, Mezzo-Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass |
Songs
Act One
- Opening/Pizza Rolls - Daniel, Ensemble
- That’s Daniel - Miranda, Company
- I’m Done - Miranda
- I Want to Be There - Daniel
- Nanny Interview Montage - Daniel, Ensemble
- * Make Me A Woman - Daniel, Frank, Andre, Ensemble
- What the Hell - Lydia, Christopher, Natalie
- Mr. Jolly Show - Ensemble
- * Cooking Montage/Easy Peasy - Daniel, Ensemble
- I Want to Be There (Reprise) - Daniel
- Mr. Jolly (Reprise) - Ensemble
- Telling Time Rap - Daniel
- Bam! You’re Rocking Now - Daniel, Lydia, Christopher, Natalie, Ensemble
Act Two
- * The Shape of Things to Come - Miranda, Ensemble
- She Deserves a Real Man - Stuart, Daniel, Ensemble
- Let Go - Miranda
- New Leaf - Daniel
- * You’ve Created a Monster - Wanda, Ensemble
- * He Lied to Me/Restaurant Sequence - Flamenco Singer, Ensemble
- Pretend - Daniel, Lydia
- As Long as There is Love - Miranda, Wanda
- As Long as There is Love (Finale) - Company
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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Scenes
Key Terms
An adaptation is a reworking of a story from one medium or cultural context into another, such as turning a novel into a play or updating a classic play’s setting. Adaptations often reinterpret themes, characters, and style for new audiences. They can range from faithful recreations to bold reimaginings.
An alter ego is a second self or alternate personality that differs from a character’s outward persona. In drama, it can be used as a dramatic device to explore internal conflict or duality.
A ballad is a song style that tells a story through simple, lyrical verses and a steady rhythm. In theatre, ballads are often slow and emotional, allowing characters to reveal deep feelings or reflect on personal journeys. They can be used to highlight romance, longing, or moments of dramatic intensity.
The art of designing and arranging movement sequences for theatrical dance and physical storytelling.
A production created to showcase the talents of a specific star performer, often tailored to their strengths.
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Guide Written By:
Emma Houlahan
Canadian vocalist and actor now based in London.