THE LITTLE COMEDY is based on the novel by Arthur Schnitzler. SUMMER SHARE is based on Pain de Menage by Jules Renard.
This show is put together by two one-act musicals, each presenting a highly entertaining picture of people looking for romance.
THE LITTLE COMEDY takes place in Vienna around the turn of the century and we follow two blasé inhabitants. Firstly the young woman accustomed to splendour and luxury, paid by her many lovers and lastly the generous gentleman. They are both weary of love and its endless repetitions, so therefore they dress up individually as a poor poet and a simple tailoress. And all just in order to seek the unspoiled excitement in romance.
SUMMER SHARE is a contemporary story taking place in The Hamptons, Long Island where two couples rent a weekend cottage, in order to escape the hectic lifestyle in the city. Though before long the aspect of infidelity threatens their mutual relation.
SONGS:
The Little Comedy,
Goodbye,
Emil,
It's Not Too Late,
Great News,
Oh, What a Performance!,
Happy, Happy, Happy,
Women of Vienna,
Yes, It's Love,
A Rustic Country Inn,
The Night It Had to End,
Summer Share,
Think of the Odds,
Plans A & B,
Let's Not Talk About It,
So Glad I Married Her,
Small Craft Warnings,
How Did I End Up Here?,
Words He Doesn't Say,
My Love For You,
Moonlight Passing Through a Window,
Now,
Romantic Notions.
ORCHESTRATION:
Piano / Conductor’s Score
Reed I: Alto/Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute and Piccolo
Reed II: Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe and English Horn
Trumpet/Piccolo Trumpet
Keyboard 2 (Synthesizer)
Drums/Percussion
Bass
