Based on the comic strip created by Tom K. Ryan
Book by Tim Kelly
Music by Arne Christiansen
Lyrics by Ole H. Kittleson
CAST: 14M, 17F, optional chorus
SET: Exterior Old West set
TIME: About 120 minutes
Script:
$9.00 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
Piano score: $30.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
CD sampler M: $4.00 each
DVD of amateur performance: $10.00 each
Orchestral Parts [Alto sax I/flute I, Alto sax II/flute II, Tenor sax/clarinet, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trombone, Bass, Percussion]: $8.00 each
ROYALTY:
$100 First Performance
$100 Each Additional Performance
SET: Exterior Old West set
TIME: About 120 minutes
Script:
$9.00 each Director’s book: $27.50 each
Piano score: $30.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
CD sampler M: $4.00 each
DVD of amateur performance: $10.00 each
Orchestral Parts [Alto sax I/flute I, Alto sax II/flute II, Tenor sax/clarinet, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trombone, Bass, Percussion]: $8.00 each
ROYALTY:
$100 First Performance
$100 Each Additional Performance
Tumbleweeds, Tom Ryan’s cheerfully irreverent look at the ’Old West,’ is the popular comic strip in hundreds of newspapers. Here it is adapted as a lively musical bursting with wonderful music, lively lyrics and hilarious jokes. Tumbleweeds gets its name from the likeable cowpoke who tries his best to be an optimist. It ain’t easy because he lives in the wretched town of Grimy Gulch which is populated by such bizarre characters as Hildegard Hamhocker, who’s always on the lookout for a husband (any husband as long as it’s Tumbleweeds), Judge Frump (who gives everyone a fair and impartial conviction), Colonel Fluster of Fort Ridiculous (he’s lost his troops) and a tribe of eccentric Indians called the Poohawks. The Choo-Choo Railway wants to wipe the town from the map, and it sends Clementine Greedy to arrange things with the meanest man in town... Snake-Eye McFoul. No one is interested in Tumbleweeds’ attempt to improve the town except his former school teacher, Prudence Lovely, who arrives with a stagecoach of romantic young ladies on an educational tour. To help out, Prudence plans to open a ’School For the Ignorant.’ Thanks to Tumbleweeds, things do return to normal (or sub-normal in the case of Grimy Gulch) in a rousing slam-bang finale. As an added perk, we’ll help you get in contact with cartoonist Tom Ryan himself via email!
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
CD sampler M: $4.00 each
DVD of amateur performance: $10.00 each
Orchestral Parts [Alto sax I/flute I, Alto sax II/flute II, Tenor sax/clarinet, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trombone, Bass, Percussion]: $8.00 each
Director’s book: $27.50 each
Piano score: $30.00 each
Vocal score: $12.50 each
Vocal/Performance music tracks: $85.00
CD sampler M: $4.00 each
DVD of amateur performance: $10.00 each
Orchestral Parts [Alto sax I/flute I, Alto sax II/flute II, Tenor sax/clarinet, Trumpet I, Trumpet II, Trombone, Bass, Percussion]: $8.00 each
Tumbleweeds
Production Photos




ANGIE LOWE
CROWN POINT, IN
CROWN POINT, IN
DEBRA ZEPICK
PONOKA, AB CANADA
PONOKA, AB CANADA
JEWLY KRAUSE
CEDAR CITY, UT
CEDAR CITY, UT
DAVID GORENZ
PRINCETON, IL
PRINCETON, IL
ADAMS CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
MONROE, IN
MONROE, IN
SHELBURNE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
SHELBURNE, VT
SHELBURNE, VT
SCIENCE HILL IND. SCHOOL
SCIENCE HILL, KY
SCIENCE HILL, KY
NASHELLE JACKSON
VERNAL, UT
VERNAL, UT
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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.
IMPORTANT:
- You will receive emailed links to download all ordered parts within one business day of when your order is submitted. Valid email address is required.
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- All prices are the same whether traditional or digital.
- There are no returns, exchanges, or refunds on digital materials.
NOTE: If you wish to receive your material immediately, take advantage of our Get It Now! delivery option. Prepayment required.
Get It Now! Immediate Downloads
Our Get It Now! delivery option allows you to immediately download printable PDFs of all your production material and zip files of your music tracks. This delivery option requires the purchase of a sufficient number of scripts for your entire cast and pre-payment of your entire order, including 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. 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:
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.