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Synopsis

Bounce is the story of men and women in late 19th century America willing to take risks to grab their piece of the American dream. The show specifically focuses on Addison and Wilson Mizner, two brothers who are constantly looking for the next way to strike it rich. They give it their all during opportunities like the Gold Rush in Alaska and the land boom in Florida. Throughout the show, the brothers constantly reinvent themselves and represent American ability to ˜bounce' to the next great opportunity.

Show Information

Book
John Weidman
Music
Stephen Sondheim
Lyrics
Stephen Sondheim
Category
Musical
Age Guidance
Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
Number of Acts
2
First Produced
2003
Genres
Historical/Biographical
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
Mostly Male Cast, Includes Late Teen, Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Small Cast

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Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Addison Mizner

Lead

Male

Wilson Mizner

Lead

Male

Tenor

Hollis Bessemer

Supporting

Male

Papa Mizner

Supporting

Male

Nellie

Supporting

Female

Mama Mizner

Supporting

Female

Soprano

Songs

  • Bounce – Wilson, Addison
  • Opportunity – Papa, Mama
  • Gold! – Prospector, Wilson, Mama, Addison, Alaskans
  • Gold! (Reprise) –
  • What's Your Rush? – Nellie
  • The Game – Wilson
  • Next to You – Addison, Wilson, Mama
  • Addison's Trip (Around the World) – Addison, Salesman, Guatemalans, Servants
  • The Best Thing That Ever Happened – Wilson, Nellie
  • I Love This Town - Wilson, Nellie, Addison and Company
  • Alaska – Mrs. Yerkes, Wilson §
  • New York Sequence - Wilson, Nellie, Reporters, Photographer, Ketchel, Armstrong, Jockey, Gamblers, Policeman, Wilson's Women §
  • Isn't He Something? – Mama
  • Bounce (Reprise) – Addison,the cast.
  • The Game – Addison, Nellie, Wilson, Promoter
  • Talent – Hollis
  • You – Addison, Hollis, Aristocrats
  • Addison's City – Hollis, Wilson, Nellie, Addison
  • Get Rich Quick - Company
  • Boca Raton – Boca Girl, Sportsmen, Fashion Models, Yachtsmen, Caruso, Salvador Dalí, Wilson, Addison, Nellie, Hollis, Prospector, Varmints, Bobby Jones, Mae West, Princess Ghika, Chorus §
  • Last Fight – Addison, Wilson
  • Bounce (Reprise) – Wilson, Addison

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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