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Script, Music and Lyrics by Alvin H. Reiss Photo by Roger Bargainnier This new two-act show is a musical tribute to older adults, celebrating their lifestyles, aspirations, and dreams. It’s a tuneful, joyous excursion into life in a senior community. When the residents think that gold has been discovered on their property, the characters show both their best and worst sides: greed, anger, love and satisfaction. Twelve characters take audiences through the adventure using fourteen songs—some are romantic and wistful, others are humorous and boisterous. What rises above the conflict is the seniors’ spirit and love of life as reflected in Over the Hill: We're over the hill and we're proud of it, we’ve climbed every step and we've reached the top, we’ve savored each moment that we’ve had of it, now we’ll enjoy life and we won't stop. The author, Alvin H. ‘Skip' Reiss, is a well-known arts writer, educator, consultant, and lecturer. His humor has appeared in Esquire, New York Times, Family Health, Playbill and Diversion. Reiss has written several other musicals including Tall Paul, A Tall Tale: The Legend of Paul Banyan. Click here to read a complete synopsis, author bio, and the first page of dialogue. $19.95 |
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Story, lyrics and music by Tom Northam You’re going to love this contemporary musical comedy for senior theatre. Three song-filled, action-packed acts with a cast of up to 23, mostly senior performers. It’s been performed around the country and in Canada to rave reviews! The story centers on Maggie Hill, an unmarried, newly retired school teacher with a meager pension, and Lady Anne Windesmeer, a recent widow who has been swindled out of most of her funds by an unscrupulous lawyer. Brought together by their common financial starts, the two seniors convert Lady Anne’s home into a bed and breakfast, which becomes the setting for a cast of characters that bring with them hilarity, intrigue, romance, warmth and a twisting chain of events that will shake up your audience in more ways that one. They’re also sure to leave the theatre humming the memorable songs woven throughout this funny yet sensitive look at senior life. You’ll discover why the show has been profitable every time it’s been staged. Read about how they made “A Bag Full of Miracles” into a huge hit in Hot Springs! Read the article about “A Bag Full of Miracles” “Hilarity, intrigue, romance, warmth and a twisting chain of events. Grand Junction Senior Theatre shows us how it’s done!” Grand Junction Free Press “A Bag Full of Miracles is witty, filled with great roles for mature actors. Many of the performers said that this was the best character they ever played! Lisa Manos, Director |
A Bag Full of Miracles |
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You can purchase the musical in two ways: 1. Buy the kit and the one time licensing fee lets you perform the show for any size audience, as often as you like, wherever you want, or 2. Use a traditional royalty method.
Fast paced, tuneful and full of surprises! The ideal vehicle for senior actors. Rollin Wehmen, General Manager and Artistic Director, Riverside Dinner Theatre and Conference Center A Perfect show...meaningful, delightful with beautiful music.....our audiences loved every bit of it. Sonja Reeder, Assistant Manager, Lake of the Woods Players It’s a whirlwind comedy. Rob Hedelt, Critic and Feature Writer, the Free-Lance Star. Contact us for a free perusal script. See for yourself why we are Tom Northam fans! |
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ArtAge Senior Theatre Resource Center We help older performers fulfill their theatrical dreams! Copyright 2010 ArtAge Publications. All rights reserved. |