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Synopsis

Percy Talbot has just been released from a five year prison sentence for manslaughter. She is trying to find a place for a fresh start, and based on a page from an old travel book, travels to the small town of Gilead, Wisconsin. The local sheriff, Joe Sutter, who is also Percy’s parole officer, finds her a job at Hannah’s Spitfire Grill – the only eatery in this struggling town. The Spitfire Grill is for sale. But with no interested buyers, Hannah decides to raffle it off. Entry fees are one hundred dollars and the best essay on why you want the grill wins. Soon, mail is arriving by the wheelbarrow full and things are definitely getting hot at the Spitfire Grill. This musical triumph is an inspiring celebration of fresh starts and the power of what one person can do. *All character, other than Percy, have a standard Mid-Western accent.

Show Information

Book
Fred Alley , James Valcq
Music
James Valcq
Lyrics
Fred Alley
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
Genres
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
Mostly Female Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult, Elderly Characters, Small Cast

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Plot

Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Percy Talbott

Lead

Female

Mezzo-Soprano

Hannah Ferguson

Supporting

Female

Alto

Shelby Thorpe

Supporting

Female

Soprano

Caleb Thorpe

Supporting

Male

Baritone

Joe Sutter

Supporting

Male

Tenor

Effy Krayneck

Supporting

Female

Alto

The Visitor / Eli

Supporting

Male

Silent

Songs

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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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