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Inspired, in part, by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Match Girl, it tells the story of a grumpy, overworked New Yorker who resolves to spend New Year’s Eve alone in his apartment when an unexpected visitor brings some much-needed cheer. The evening springs to life through an eclectic score that combines pop, rock, jazz, showtunes, and more.
THE MAN WHO’S HAD ENOUGH
S.A.D. LIGHT SELLER
LITTLE MATCH GIRL
JACK (& PARTY HOST)
SMALL PART GUY
NARRATOR 1 (Master of Ceremonies)
NARRATOR 2 (band member)
NARRATOR 3 (possibly band member)
DRUMMER (band member, can also be combined with one of narrators and/or HAPPY FOLEY)
HAPPY FOLEY
The desired number of additional actors, or those in above group, also play:
BOSS
CRAIG
LYDIA
ANSWERING MACHINE (most likely played by HAPPY FOLEY)
ERICA
DIANE
S.A.D. LIGHT SELLER
TV NEWS CORRESPONDENT
TV ANNOUNCER
LAW AND ORDER V.O.
MRS. PALAMINO
JONNY
PARTY HOST (preferably played by actor playing Jack; if not, should be someone in band)
POST NASAL DRIP GUY
SPACE INVADING GIRL
Casting Note:
CHORUS can be of variable size. If desired the actors playing above roles come out of the chorus. In addition, roles that can be played by subset of chorus include: COWORKERS; TRAIN CONDUCTORS; PARTIERS; PASSERSBY ON STREET; HOGART CAROLERS.
Time
1990s
Place
New York City
6 Musicians
Keyboard (Synth)
Violin
Cello
Guitar (Electric, Acoustic)
Bass (Electric)
Drums
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