Vikings
Stephen Metcalfe
Yo, Vikings!
by Sam Willmott, Marcus Stevens
Highlights
90 mins Present Day Ensemble Cast Unit Set/Multiple Settings Contemporary Costumes/Street Clothes
Synopsis
Adapted from Judith Byron Schachner’s acclaimed book of the same name, Yo, Vikings!
is the mini-saga of 10-year-old Emma Katz, the fiercest Viking in Swarthmore, PA, and her quest for real adventure.
Yo, Vikings!
combines sweeping melodies, thrilling Viking chants, and funky rock ’n’ roll with a beautiful, heartwarming story to engage and excite every member of the family.
Press Reviews
"This brisk, tuneful and endearing musical... exudes warmth and cleverness... the core of the show is about Emma’s disconnect with those around her, a condition with which just about everyone can empathize. In this sense, Marcus Stevens (book and lyrics) and Sam Willmott (music) have crafted a show that might be about children but doesn’t feel like children’s theater. There’s a universality that transcends the demographic... There’s a freshness and sweetness to the show that shines through. It’s fitting that a musical about imagination offers so much of it itself. I have a feeling that this “Viking” ship will be setting off on many more voyages to come."
— FresnoBee.com
Characters
| Character |
|---|
| WOMAN 1 |
| EMMA KATZ , Fox, Monkfish, Fifth Grader, Viking |
| WOMAN 2 |
| MOM (JUDY KATZ), Emma’s Mom / |
| MJOLVERK , a Frost Giant |
| WOMAN 3 |
| MRS. MUKHERJEE , Emma’s teacher |
| WOMAN 4 |
| NIKKI TIBBLES , Emma’s classmate / |
| GUNNHILD THE SHE-BEAR , a Viking |
| WOMAN 5 |
| ZINZI FERDINAND-MUNOZ , Emma’s classmate, a twin / |
| HELGA THE CLANG-FIST , a Viking |
| WOMAN 6 |
| PASHA , Emma’s classmate / |
| A VIKING |
| WOMAN 7 |
| PHYLLIS , Emma’s classmate / |
| A VIKING / |
| NEWSWOMAN , a local journalist |
| MAN 1 |
| SIGURD TORVALDSSON , Librarian, Dragon Slayer |
| MAN 2 |
| BOTHVAR THE FORK-SPLITTER , a Viking / |
| MOVING MAN , a moving man |
+ 15 more characters
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Publication
Yo, Vikings! is a play written by Sam Willmott and published by Concord Theatricals .
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Restrictions: Major Markets Only (US) / Standard Restriction (UK)
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