Little Mary Sunshine

Musical

Writers: Rick Besoyan

Overview

Show Information

Music
Lyrics
Category
Musical
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
1959
Genres
Farce, Romance
Cast Size
medium
Casting Notes
Mostly male cast
Includes early teen, late teen, young adult, adult, mature adult characters
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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.

Lead Characters

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