Lucky Dollar – Private Eye: The Musical
An outreach event sponsored by the Evangelism Committee of Springfield First United Methodist Church.
This musical comedy (both terms used lightly!) is the story of a classic 1940’s “Unlucky” Private Eye and an unusual set of characters solve a ‘who-dunnit’ murder investigation. Neither the music nor the comedy is sophisticated, making this play even funnier. Rehearsals Sunday’s 2-4 beginning July 13th; Evening performances (Dinner) September 4-6, Matinee (dessert) September 7. Dates of planned rehearsals listed below. Cast needs: 10 or 11 female, 7 or 8 male, one aged 8-to-early teen (preferably male).
A merry mix of mayhem, melody and mania! It's Los Angeles' favorite gumshoe searching for the deadly "Pearl of Persia" and battling his old foes: "The Fat Man," mad Mrs. Mintworth, Brush Mohair, and the evil Conchita. It's a tough job but it has its up side—the "dames," who find him irresistible. So what if the bodies are piling up and Lucky's arrested on a murder rap because of that weird bird—The California Chicken. That's what private eyes are all about. Wait 'til you see what happens when our hero gets trapped in a madhouse run by the villainous Montrose Hogsbreath! This ingenious spoof fills the stage like a Broadway musical. The wonderful score is witty and loaded with show-stoppers: "Lucky Dollar," "Pearl Of Persia," "Something About The Boy," "He'll Never Know," and "I Love A Freeway."
Cast of Characters (Approx. age range):
Lucky Dollar (25-45): Private Eye (and ear) - hasn't had a paying client in 2 years. (Solo singing role)
Florence (20-40): Lucky's "Girl Friday"…every day of the week. (A little 'blond', if you know what I mean!) (Solo singing role)
Earthquake Debris (40-70): Bag Lady - works for Lucky
Pandora Sugarland (30ish):An unusual client…she can pay!
Lt. Brush Mohair (30-60): Once busted a tofu racket!
Det. Babs Doyle (20-40): tough cookie who crumbles as she falls for Lucky (Solo singing role)
Joe Weasel (30-65): his cologne smells like cabbage; former used car salesman
Mrs. Mintworth (60+): Rich and Famous; also batty (Solo singing role)
Conchita (18-70): Mintworth Maid
Seabrook (a teenager): Mrs. Mintworth's adopted son; a little terror whose mental age falls short of his chronological age!
Claire Mintworth (20-30): Spoiled beauty
Montrose Hogsbreath (35+): Also known as "The Fat Man"; a dangerous character
Chartreuse the Chanteuse (35-60): A singing sensation wannabe; but amateur night is cancelled. (Solo singing role)
Throckmorton Mintworth (just tall and hefty!): murder is a losing game when you play dead (not a speaking role - just needs to be able to die convincingly!)
Polly Wolf (35-50): when this talent agent is at the door you're gonna be famous. (Solo singing role)
The Kimono (20-30): One of Throckmorton's former girlfriends; caution advised! (Solo singing role)
Mona Lepaint (40-60): can't pin anything on her! (A beach vendor of collector pins.)
Nurse (ageless!): a pain in the arm
Lucky's Dollarettes: Trio of lady singers
Extras/Chorus: citizens of Los Angeles
Production Crew needs!
NO ACTING OR SINGING REQUIRED
individuals and commitee chairs for:
house manager stage manager
set design and construction
set decoration
props publicity programs
sound lights costumes hair and makeup
anyone interested in acting or helping with Lucky Dollar, please come to
the Fellowship Hall on Sunday June 22 or June 29 - 1:30
Planned (but not necessarily all) rehearsal dates: Sundays 2-4, FUMC
July 13, 20, 27. August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31. Sept. 1, 2, 3.
PERFORMANCE DATES THURS - SUN, SEPT. 4, 5, 6, 7
