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LUCK! A Musical
by Isaac Bashevis Singer, Mark Waldrop, Brad Ross
Synopsis
In this fractured folk tale based on a story by Isaac Bashevis Singer, Mazel and Shlimazel, the spirits of Good Luck and Bad Luck, make a bet to determine who is the more powerful.
The terms: Mazel will take a hapless young man named Tam under her wing for one year, at the end of which Shlimazel will attempt to undo everything she's done in one second.
That's the point at which Tam and the princess with whom he's fallen in love have to rely upon their own ingenuity to save the kingdom and keep Tam's neck out of the hangman's noose.
Along the way, matters are complicated by a crafty prime minister, a superstitious nurse, and a lion on the loose!
Press Reviews
"LUCK! is a true family event, a great story that will keep first time theatergoers engrossed and experienced theater lovers entertained not only because its book is based on a wonderful Issac Bashevis Singer story but because its glorious story-driven score will have you humming the songs as you leave the theater. It's perfect for theaters of all sizes and budgets. It can be done in grand style or on a bare stage. You can double the size of the cast or do it with a handful of actors; however you do it, everyone will have a chance to shine."
— Anthony Gruppuso, Producer
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| MAZEL The personification of Good Luck [Female] |
| SHLIMAZEL The personification of Bad Luck [Male] |
| TAM A lad of humble birth |
| THE PRINCESS A headstrong girl |
| KAMSTAN The King’s Prime Minister |
| THE KING A quick tempered but benevolent ruler [Can play other roles] |
| GRILLIDA The Princess’ Nurse [Can play other roles] |
| ENSEMBLE Plays all other roles, including: |
| PERIAPT A henchman |
| MERRYTHOUGHT Another henchman |
| LAUNDRY WOMAN |
| ROYAL COACHMAN |
| ROYAL BLACKSMITH |
| ROYAL GROOM |
| ROYAL GARDNER |
| ROYAL CHEF
HANGSMAN |
| MERRY VILLAGERS |
| THE ROYAL COURT |
| FLYING SERPENTS |
| A LIONESS |
| DEMONS, IMPS, GOBLINS, etc. |
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LUCK! A Musical: Opening Number
Publication
LUCK! A Musical is a play written by Isaac Bashevis Singer and published by Concord Theatricals .
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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