Overview
Synopsis
The show takes place at the Colorado Inn, owned by Little Mary Sunshine (Mary Potts), in the early 20th century. Chief Brown Bear, Mary's foster father, has decided to take her advice and sue the U.S. government in order to regain his tribal land. Meanwhile the U.S. Forest Rangers are on the hunt for a group of marauding Indians,led by Yellow Foot. After Mary is captured and tied to a tree by Yellow Feather, Captain Jim saves her and the two fall in love. Further, the United States government rules in Brown Bear's favor and he gets his land back.
Show Information
Characters
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Character Portrayals
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Songs
- The Forest Rangers
- Little Mary Sunshine
- Look for a Sky of Blue
- You're the Fairest Flower
- In Izzenschnooken on the Lovely Essenzook Zee
- Playing Croquet
- Swinging
- How Do You Do?
- Tell a Handsome Stranger
- Once in a Blue Moon
- Colorado Love Call
- Every Little Nothing
- Finale ("What Has Happened?"; "Look for a Sky of Blue")
- Such a Merry Party
- Say "Uncle"
- Me a Heap Big Injun
- Naughty, Naughty Nancy
- Mata Hari
- Do You Ever Dream of Vienna?
- A Shell Game (pantomime)
- Coo Coo
- Finale ("The Forest Rangers"; "Look for a Sky of Blue")
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.
Key Terms
Farce is a comedic style that emphasizes exaggerated situations, improbable coincidences, mistaken identities, and rapid pacing. It often includes physical humor such as slamming doors, frantic chases, or characters hiding in plain sight. Farce is designed to generate nonstop laughter, often prioritizing chaos and absurdity over realistic storytelling.
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Parody is a comedic imitation of a style, genre, or work that exaggerates its features for humorous or satirical effect. In theatre, it playfully mocks conventions, characters, or cultural icons while still relying on audience recognition of the original. Parody can both celebrate and critique its subject, often blurring the line between homage and ridicule.