Creators
PigPen Theatre Co.
Book, Music, & Lyrics PigPen Theatre Co. began creating their unique brand of theatre, music, and film as freshmen at the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama in 2007. They have since produced their original plays in New York City and toured the country –...
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Reviews
"This is a story of time and tides and quests, the sort of fable on which mythologies and religions are founded ... [PigPen] asks us to appreciate the finer arts of wild storytelling, while speaking to the childish mind in all of us."
The New York Times
Orchestration
7 Musicians
PIANO/VOCAL (For Rehearsal Only)
PIANO/ACCORDION (Actor 4)
BANJO 1/PIANO (Opt.) (Actor 6)
ACOUSTIC GUITAR/BANJO 2/DULCIMER (opt.) /VIOLIN (opt.) (Actor 3 - can be split up)
GUITAR 1 (Acoustic - Actor 1)
GUITAR 2 (Acoustic - Actor 2)
BASS (Electric - Actor 5)
DRUMS (Actor 7)
Casting
Actor 1 - Guitar (Acoustic)
Female/Male
The Old Man
Actor 2 - Guitar (Acoustic)
Female/Male
Matheson, Fine Lady
Actor 3 - Utility (Banjo 2, Guitar (Acoustic), Dulcimer, Violin)
Female/Male
Butcher, Ben, Callahan, Rebel Two, Perry
Actor 4 - Accordion
Female/Male
Mabelu, Patron, Dog
Actor 5 - Bass (Electric)
Female/Male
Boatswain One, Llewellyn, Ghost Singer
Actor 6 - Banjo 1
Female/Male
The Old Woman, Boatswain Two, Mickey, Captain, Bartley, Young Woman
Actor 7 - Drums
Female/Male
Fishmonger, Clerk, Cookie, Rebel One, Bartender, Solomon
Production Materials
The required production package will include the materials listed below. These materials will be shipped upon receipt of payment if your license request is approved.
2 Cast Script/Vocal Books
A combination of the show’s full script and the full vocal book. All dialogue within each song is printed in the score to prevent flipping back and forth during rehearsals. All books are spiral-bound and double-sided.
2 Director’s Scripts
A single-sided, spiral-bound script designed with plenty of space for the director to take notes and add blocking during the rehearsal process.
1 Stage Manager’s Script
A single-sided, three-hole punched script that can be inserted into your three-ring binder.
1 Piano/Vocal Score
This piano score includes all vocal parts. It can be used during the rehearsal process and during performance.
Orchestration Set
Actor 1 (Guitar - Acoustic), Actor 2 (Guitar - Acoustic), Actor 3 (Utility - Banjo 2, Guitar - Acoustic Dulcimer, Violin), Actor 4 (Accordion), Actor 5 (Electric Bass), Actor 6 (Banjo 1), Actor 7 (Drums)
Production Resources
Archival Video License
If you want to record your production for archival purposes you may do so by purchasing a video license. This allows you to record one performance for your internal archives only. This archival copy can be distributed to your cast and crew. The archival recording cannot be distributed or posted online. Archival License availability varies by title and all requests must be approved by Broadway Licensing Global.
$450
Additional Printed Books
Additional books (Cast Script/Vocal, Piano/Conductor, etc.) are available.
$25 each
Full Conductor Score
An ideal solution for those who choose to conduct their show from the podium, as opposed to the piano. Each detailed instrument staff is always right in front of you--giving you the most comprehensive layout for full control of your orchestra.
$125/Print, $100/Digital
Digital Orchestration PDFs
Prefer playing or rehearsing from your tablet? All of our orchestration scores (including PC and PV) are available in digital copies.
Digital PC or PV $50
Full Digital Orchestration Set $150
Broadway Plus
A workshop experience in which a Broadway artist speaks and works with students in an educational setting through our partnership with Broadway Plus.
Prices Vary by Product
TurnKey Transpositions
Our catalogue is full of iconic music, and we can customize many of our titles to your performers' unique voices with our TurnKey Transpositions. Get the perfect key for the perfect actor! Our team will transpose any songs at your request during any point in your license period. All files will be delivered digitally and priced for your specific needs.
$50 per song for PV or PC
$150 per song for all orchestral parts (including PC/PV)
Credits
Book, Music, & Lyrics by
PigPen Theatre Co.
