CAST: Flexible cast of 25 (6M, 11F, plus 8 roles that can be any), chorus
SET: Simple exterior sets
TIME: About 120 minutes
Script:
$9.25 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
Piano score: $30.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
Lyric Learner™: $55.00 each
CD sampler N: $4.00 each
Orchestral Parts [Alto sax/tenor sax, Flute/piccolo, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trombone I, Trombone II, French horn, String bass, Percussion, Keyboard (synthesized strings)]: $8.00 each
Conductor score: $50.00 each
ROYALTY:
$105 First Performance
$105 Each Additional Performance
SET: Simple exterior sets
TIME: About 120 minutes
Script:
$9.25 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
Piano score: $30.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
Lyric Learner™: $55.00 each
CD sampler N: $4.00 each
Orchestral Parts [Alto sax/tenor sax, Flute/piccolo, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trombone I, Trombone II, French horn, String bass, Percussion, Keyboard (synthesized strings)]: $8.00 each
Conductor score: $50.00 each
ROYALTY:
$105 First Performance
$105 Each Additional Performance
Get your peg leg tappin’ to this eclectic score of rollicking sea shanties and contemporary styles — a surefire audience-pleaser! Aristocrat Roger Goodman has his heart set on a conventional life married to the wealthy Sarah Huffington and living happily ever after. That is, until he finds out she thinks he’s boring and would rather marry a brave and adventurous pirate! Determined to prove himself to his beloved, Roger hires Long John Sliver to tutor him and his newly recruited motley crew in the field of piracy. In exchange for his total pirate makeover (which includes the fearsome new name, Captain Blood!), Roger and his crew sail to Treasure Island seeking the chests of gold doubloons Long John buried there long ago.
Meanwhile, Sarah knows there’s only one way to win the affections of a true pirate. She dubs herself the Pirate Queen and sets sail with her own crew of lady pirates. With messages in bottles that spread rumors faster than social media, Captain Blood and the Pirate Queen learn of each other’s formidable reputations, not knowing, of course, each other’s true identity. When Sarah gets the message that Captain Blood is holding her parents captive on Treasure Island, you can guess where the lady pirates are headed next! But Bluebeard, a true pirate now retired and desiring nothing more than a chance to enjoy lounging in his beach chair, already occupies the island and is “livin’ the good life” with his crew. Treasure Island is soon swimming with retired pirates, lady pirates, and other pirate wannabes, including one character who thinks he’s a parrot. It’s not a pirate convention, it’s a game of hide-and-seek! Put this swashbuckling comedy on your stage for waves of laughter and the most comical musical pirate adventure yet!
Meanwhile, Sarah knows there’s only one way to win the affections of a true pirate. She dubs herself the Pirate Queen and sets sail with her own crew of lady pirates. With messages in bottles that spread rumors faster than social media, Captain Blood and the Pirate Queen learn of each other’s formidable reputations, not knowing, of course, each other’s true identity. When Sarah gets the message that Captain Blood is holding her parents captive on Treasure Island, you can guess where the lady pirates are headed next! But Bluebeard, a true pirate now retired and desiring nothing more than a chance to enjoy lounging in his beach chair, already occupies the island and is “livin’ the good life” with his crew. Treasure Island is soon swimming with retired pirates, lady pirates, and other pirate wannabes, including one character who thinks he’s a parrot. It’s not a pirate convention, it’s a game of hide-and-seek! Put this swashbuckling comedy on your stage for waves of laughter and the most comical musical pirate adventure yet!
Additional products available:
Director’s book: $27.50 each
Piano score: $30.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
Lyric Learner™: $55.00 each
CD sampler N: $4.00 each
Orchestral Parts [Alto sax/tenor sax, Flute/piccolo, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trombone I, Trombone II, French horn, String bass, Percussion, Keyboard (synthesized strings)]: $8.00 each
Conductor score: $50.00 each
Director’s book: $27.50 each
Piano score: $30.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
Lyric Learner™: $55.00 each
CD sampler N: $4.00 each
Orchestral Parts [Alto sax/tenor sax, Flute/piccolo, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trombone I, Trombone II, French horn, String bass, Percussion, Keyboard (synthesized strings)]: $8.00 each
Conductor score: $50.00 each
A Pirate’s Life for Me
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SHARISE DEIMEKE
MERRITT ISLAND, FL
MERRITT ISLAND, FL
ST ALBERT THE GREAT SCHOOL
NORTH ROYALTON, OH
NORTH ROYALTON, OH
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST #242
ALDEN, MN
ALDEN, MN
MILTON HIGH SCHOOL
MILTON, FL
MILTON, FL
BURT HAMRICK
VICTORVILLE, CA
VICTORVILLE, CA
SUNRISE BEACH LITTLE THEATRE
SUNRISE BEACH, MO
SUNRISE BEACH, MO
SUMMER THEATRE CAMP FOR YOUTH
URBANA, OH
URBANA, OH
SUMMER THEATRE CAMP FOR YOUTH
LANCASTER, OH
LANCASTER, OH
IMKE TYS
ETTERBEEK, BRUSSELS BELGIUM
ETTERBEEK, BRUSSELS BELGIUM
COTTER HIGH SCHOOL
WINONA, MN
WINONA, MN
BEN FRANKLIN CLASSICAL CHARTER
FRANKLIN, MA
FRANKLIN, MA
PLAINVIEW ELGIN MILLVILLE ISD
PLAINVIEW, MN
PLAINVIEW, MN
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 392
OSBORNE, KS
OSBORNE, KS
DANIEL ALLERS
SPRINGBROOK, AB CANADA
SPRINGBROOK, AB CANADA
ST PETER CATHOLIC SCHOOL
MARSHALL, MO
MARSHALL, MO
THEATRE GUILD VALDOSTA
VALDOSTA, GA
VALDOSTA, GA
MONOCACY VALLEY MONTESSORI
FREDERICK, MD
FREDERICK, MD
BALA-CYNWYD MIDDLE SCHOOL
BALA-CYNWYD, PA
BALA-CYNWYD, PA
LAWTON ACDY OF ARTS & SCIENCE
LAWTON, OK
LAWTON, OK
ST FRANCES XAVIER HIGH SCHOOL
EDMONTON, AB CANADA
EDMONTON, AB CANADA
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A Pirate’s Life for Me was great. It allowed us to work with three distinct groups which simplified our rehearsals. The kids loved being competing pirates. It was a great show with great music. Audiences loved it! Kathy Paladino, Costa Mesa Middle School/Waldorf School of OC, Costa Mesa, CA
A Pirate’s Life for Me was one of our favorite musicals. It had enough large and medium parts to accommodate our cast with students who have been with our youth theatre company for several years. There are wonderful characters for the actors to work to develop. Everyone loved the costumes and the sets. The music was fun and easy to choreograph. Julie Gere, All Children Theatre, Enumclaw, WA
It’s fun, it’s fast, it’s raucous. It’s a good piece to showcase lots of kids. Brach Thomson, Bigfork Playhouse Children’s Theatre, Bigfork, MT
Funny script with many interesting characters and great songs. The kids and the audience loved the show.
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E-Views deliver a non-printable, complete preview script to your Pioneer library for reading anytime. Click on ORDER THIS TITLE, then select ELECTRONIC PREVIEW SCRIPT. Learn more about creating an E-view library here.
For production: E-Scripts
Our Get It Soon delivery option allows you to download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks within one business day of placing your order. This delivery option is available to schools and organizations with a business address and requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts for your entire cast. It does not require pre-payment of your order and/or royalties.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. As you check out, make sure to specify that your address is a business address so you can select Get It Soon as a DELIVERY OPTION.
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IMPORTANT:
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need for your production. As with all production orders, you must order a minimum of one script per cast member. Then, select “Get It Now!” as your DELIVERY OPTION during checkout and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you specify the exact number of performances and select “Bill Now” for your royalties.
IMPORTANT:
- You will receive emailed links to download all ordered parts immediately after your order is submitted. Valid email address is required.
- A $6 e-delivery fee will be added to each order.
- All prices are the same whether traditional or digital.
- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on digital materials.
NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, use our Get It Soon delivery option and receive your digital materials within one business day.