Heidi
Script, Music & Lyrics by WAYNE R. SCOTT
The Cast: 20 or more The Set: Flexible; may be simple one unit or elaborate as desired Approximate Length: 2 acts, 120 min.
A Memorable Family Experience:
An orphaned girl is forced to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps. In our all original Heidi theater script, just as the two come to love one another, Heidi is snatched away by a distant relative who plots to use Heidi’s natural warmth and good character for financial gain by having her be a companion to the invalid daughter of a wealthy businessman.
Will Grandfather be reunited with his beloved Heidi? The answer to this and other intriguing mysteries surrounding Grandfather and Heidi’s final destiny come together in a powerful climax. A tuneful score, the flavors of Switzerland and Germany, and the whimsy of Heidi’s misadventures combine for a fun and memorable family experience.
Cast and Songs
Cast of Characters
Heidi – Orphaned Girl
Dete – Heidi’s Aunt
Barbel – Gossipy Villager *
Pastor – of the Dorfli Village Church
Peter – Young Shepherd of the Goats
Brigitte – Peter’s Mother
Granny – Peter’s Grandmother
Grandpa Alp – Heidi’s Grandfather
Schwanli – A Goat (Name means “Little Swan”) *
Barli – A Goat (Name means “Little Bear”) *
Big Turk – A Goat (Spirited) *
Fraulein Rottenmeier – A Dour Governess to Klara
Klara – Invalid girl confined to wheelchair
Sebastian – Household Servant *
Tinette – Maid *
Doctor Classen – Klara’s Physician and Family friend *
Grandmother (Fraulein Sesemann) – Klara’s Grandmother *
Herr Sesemann – Klara’s Father
Eric – Organ Grinder *
Monkey (“Chi-Chi”) – Works with Eric
Various Villagers of Dorfli * (Including Gossips, Meat Merchant, Flower Merchant, Vinter, Baker, Hay Merchant, Produce Merchant, Clock Merchant)
Various Villagers of Frankfurt *
Sesemann Estate Servants *
(Note: There are many doubling and tripling cast possibilities denoted by *)
Synopsis of Songs
ACT I
1. “The Dorfli Yodel Song”……………Heidi, Peter, Barbel, Pastor, Merchants, Gossips, Villagers
2. “Heidi”……………Heidi, Peter, Dete, Barbel, Gossips, Villagers
3. “The Legend of the Old Man”……………Barbel, Pastor, Villagers
“Heidi” (Reprise)……………Pastor, Peter
4. “Maybe I’m Home”……………Heidi, Grandpa Alp
5. “Heidi’s Lullaby”……………Grandpa Alp, Heidi
6. “Hey, Goats!”……………Peter, Heidi, Schwanli, Barli, Big Turk
“Maybe I’m Home” (Reprise)……………Heidi, Peter
7. “The Song of a Lark”……………Granny, Heidi, Peter, Brigitte
8. “A Chance to Advance”……………Dete
“Heidi’s Lullaby” (Reprise)……………Grandpa Alp
9. “A Guest Will be Coming To Stay!”……………Fraulein Rottenmeier, Sebastian, Tinette, Klara, Servants
10. “Etiquette”……………Fraulein Rottenmeier, Sebastian, Tinette, Klara, Servants
11. “The Om-pa-pa Song”……………Eric, Citizens of Frankfurt
“Heidi’s Lullaby” (Reprise)……………(Instrumental)
ACT II
“The Master is Coming Today!” (Reprise)……………Sebastian, Tinette, Servants
“The Om-pa-pa Song” (Reprise)……………Eric, Heidi, Klara
12. “God is Watching Over You”………………Grandmother Sesemann
“Heidi” (Reprise)……………Sebastian, Herr Sesemann, Doctor Classen, Klara, Grandmother
“The Ghost” (“Legend” Reprise)……………Fraulein Rottenmeier, Tinette
“The Om-pa-pa Song” (Reprise)……………Eric, Klara & Entire Sesemann Household
“The Dorfli Yodel Song” (Reprise)……………Barbel, Pastor, Heidi, Brigitte, Granny, Villagers
“The Song of A Lark” (Reprise)……………Granny, Brigitte
“Heidi’s Lullaby” (Reprise)……………Grandpa Alp
“Hey Goats!” (Reprise)……………Peter, Heidi, Schwanli, Barli, Big Turk
“Maybe I’m Home” (Reprise)……………Klara, Heidi, Grandpa Alp
“God, I Want This Change to Last” (Reprise)……………Grandpa Alp
“The Dorfli Yodel Song” (Reprise)……………Pastor, Barbel, Villagers
Finale: “Heidi”/Heidi’s Lullaby (Reprise)……………The Cast Ensemble
“God is Watching Over You” (Reprise)……………Heidi, Grandmother & Entire Company
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