Overview
Synopsis
The show takes place in the Colorado Territory, circa 1875. The citizens of the town of Esperanza want to build a church and have raised $5000 for the project. However, they have no minister. When the conman, Sam Goode, convinces the townsfolk to let him become the minister, events are set in motion which will lead to the return of a recluse, the redemption of a lost soul, and the conversion of a confirmed conman.
Show Information
- Book
- Dale Wasserman
- Music
- Bill Francoeur , Scott DeTurk
- Category
- Musical
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 1995
- Genres
- Cast Size
- large
- Licensor
- Music Theatre International
- Ideal For
- Mostly Male Cast, Includes Adult, Late Teen, Young Adult, Mature Adult, Early Teen Characters, Large Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
| Name | Part Size | Gender | Vocal Part |
|---|---|---|---|
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Lead |
Female |
Soprano |
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Lead |
Male |
Baritone |
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Lead |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Female |
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Supporting |
Male |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Tenor |
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Supporting |
Male |
Baritone |
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Featured |
Male |
Bass |
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Featured |
Male |
Bass |
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Featured |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Featured |
Female |
Mezzo-Soprano |
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Featured |
Female |
Soprano |
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Ensemble |
Either Gender |
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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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