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Script, Music and Lyrics by WAYNE R. SCOTT
The Cast: 16 or more
The Set: Simple 1 unit
Approximate Length: 2 acts, 80 min
Enjoy a light rendition of a serious story, this all original scripted musical biography of Queen Esther traces amazing true events recorded in the biblical text bearing her name and corresponding with Herodotus’ Histories and the archeological discovery of the Persian palace where Esther rose to prominence.
Audiences will enjoy the fun of “Kabish, Kabosh, Kaboom,” and the excitement of the “Haman-Mordecai Tango,” as well as many other musical numbers. Journey back to Ancient Persia as Esther outwits the evil and treacherous Haman in this hilarious musical-opera adventure.
The biblical book of Esther explodes with rollicking hilarity as the evil Haman schemes to outwit bumbling King Xerxes for control of the Persian empire. With the help of her wise cousin Mordecai, Esther cleverly thwarts Haman’s plot through her inspiring faith and surprising true events.
Storyteller – The narrator of our tale (Age 18+)
Mordecai – Wise cousin and guardian of Esther (Age 40+)
Esther – A young woman of strength and virtue (Age 18-25)
Xerxes – Bumbling King of Persia (Age 35+)
Haman – Evil self-absorbed and greedy schemer (Age 25-35)
Young Esther – Esther as a child (Age 10-12)
Teresh – Evil guard plotting to kill the king (Age 18-40)
Vashti – Queen of Persia (Age 35+)
Zeresh – Wife of Haman (Age 18-35)
Crier
Vashti’s Attendant
Jet Set (4 men and 4 women)
Pageant Women (1-8)
Teresh’s Guards (2)
Tango Men (4)
Haman’s Henchmen (8-12)
Various Persians
Various Hebrews
ACT I
1. “Esther!”…………..Storyteller, Mordecai, Esther, Subjects
2. “Esther Chapter One, Verse Three!”…………..Storyteller
3. “We Are the Jet Set”…………..Storyteller, Subjects
4. “Hail, Hail, Our Noble King!”…………..Subjects, Xerxes, Haman, Attendant
5. “Xerxes’ Idea”…………..Xerxes, Storyteller
6. “Queen Vashti’s Had It”…………..Vashti, Xerxes, Storyteller, Subjects
7. “Haman’s Advice”…………..Haman, Xerxes, Subjects
8. “Just Imagine Life in the Palace”…………..Women of the Realm, Haman, Xerxes
9. “My Love Is Forever”…………..Esther, Mordecai
10. “Can It Really Be?…………..Esther, Mordecai
11. “My Everlasting Promise”…………..Esther, Xerxes, Storyteller
12 “Kabish, Kabosh, Kaboom!”…………..Zeresh, Guards, Haman & Company
13. “The Explanation”…………..Storyteller
14. “Oh, What Bliss”…………..Haman
15. “The Haman-Mordecai Tango”…………..Haman, Mordecai, & Companions
16. “ Modercai’s Prayer”…………..Mordecai, Esther, Storyteller, Subjects
ACT II
17. “Haman’s Welcome”…………..Haman, Company & Storyteller
18. “For Such a Time as This”…………..Mordecai, Esther
19. “Please Sir, Kind Sir”…………..Esther, Xerxes
20. “The Triple Banquet Chorus”…………..Xerxes, Esther, Haman, Storyteller
21. “Haman and Me”…………..Zeresh, Storyteller, Haman
22. “A Legend in My Time”…………..Haman, Zeresh
23. “Tossing and Turning”…………..Storyteller, Xerxes, Attendant
24. “It’s the Least That King Xerxes Can Do”…………..Xerxes, Haman
25. “Haman is the Culprit!”…………..Esther, Xerxes, Storyteller, Subjects
FINALE
“Praise Anthem”…………..Ensemble
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