The action takes place at the beginning of the 1800s, and tells the story of Diego Vega - a young wealthy nobleman who returns home to California after his grandfather's death in Spain.
His homecoming will be anything but happy, the country is in turmoil because of the Governors exorbitant tax collection, which has led to people starving and homeless after their houses and farms burned to the ground.
The beautiful Senorita Carlotta Mendez beseeches Diego to lead a revolt and unite and liberate the people of the oppressors.
Diego assumes the role and turns in the moonlight as the masked avenger Zorro, who with great courage, and excellent fencing skills and ingenious tricks humiliate the greedy tyrant.
The musical, Z - The Masked Musical of Zorro, is the story of a hero, of love, to stick together, and life's important values: "We all have the ability to take a stand for what is right, to address in our destiny, and to make a difference”.
Orchestation:
Flute (also as Piccolo)
Oboe (also as English Horn)
Clarinet (also as Bass clarinet)
Horn
Trumpet I
Trumpet II
Guitar I
Guitar II
(the guitars have to be also e-guitar and acoustic guitar)
electric bass
Keyboard I
Keyboard II
Percussion I
Percussion II
Cello