or... Norma’s Desperate to Get Back to the Boulevard
Book by Tim Kelly
Music and lyrics by Bill Francoeur
CAST: Flexible cast of 18 (roughly 7M, 11F), optional chorus
SET: Single interior set
TIME: About 90 minutes
Script:
$9.00 each Piano score: $30.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
CD sampler O: $4.00 each
ROYALTY:
$100 First Performance
$100 Each Additional Performance
SET: Single interior set
TIME: About 90 minutes
Script:
$9.00 each Piano score: $30.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
CD sampler O: $4.00 each
ROYALTY:
$100 First Performance
$100 Each Additional Performance
Long before Sunset Boulevard, the Old West had Norma Desperate of Lizard Gulch. When her acting career toppled, Norma became secluded. However, she plans a sensational comeback once her version of ’Cinderella’ is complete. For a living, Norma now owns and runs the Desperate Rooms Hotel. She takes in downhearted actors without a role in life (literally) to stay rent free. As a rental obligation, however, they must continuously clap and cry ’Bravo!’ The villainous Sly Vester convinces Norma he’s a playwright with the genius to resuscitate her ’Cinderella.’ Sly and his crafty comrade in crime, Delilah Desdemonda Dilly, have it made until another unscrupulous bandit, Billy the Goat, shows up and commands a cut of this corrupt operation. It’s up to the new sheriff, Johnny Straightshooter, who is in love with Amy Sweet, the schoolmarm, to restore order. Filled with a dynamic variety of Francoeur songs, Norma triumphs, and so will your audience.
Additional products available:
Piano score: $30.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
CD sampler O: $4.00 each
Piano score: $30.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
CD sampler O: $4.00 each
Sunset Trail
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CEDARWOOD SCHOOL
MANDEVILLE, LA
MANDEVILLE, LA
MELONY COOTE
LLOYDMINSTER, AB CANADA
LLOYDMINSTER, AB CANADA
DEBRA ZEPICK
PONOKA, AB CANADA
PONOKA, AB CANADA
YVONNE MCKENZIE
CASA GRANDE, AZ
CASA GRANDE, AZ
BYERS SCHOOL DISTRICT 32-J
BYERS, CO
BYERS, CO
MULVANE RECREATION CENTER
MULVANE, KS
MULVANE, KS
RACHEL NELSON
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
GRAND JUNCTION, CO
BLACK GOLD PRODUCTIONS
BAKERSFIELD, CA
BAKERSFIELD, CA
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NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, you can still take advantage of E-Scripts and receive your emailed PDF within one business day.
To choose this option, place your PRODUCTION ORDER normally, including the total number of scripts you need to make 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, indicate which materials you would like sent electronically, and enter your credit card information in the appropriate space. Make sure you’ve specified the exact number of performances and selected “Bill Now” for your royalties.
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NOTE: If you do not wish to prepay for your entire production, you can still take advantage of E-Scripts and receive your emailed PDF within one business day.