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Script, Music, and Lyrics by A.J. HARBISON and WAYNE ROBERT SCOTT

The Cast: 25-30
The Set: Flexible; elaborate or simple
Approximate Length: 2 acts, 120 min

An Absolutely Charming Script:

Pollyanna’s cold and demanding Aunt Polly is not used to the kind of misadventures that Pollyanna gets into — including her odd way of befriending total strangers with her infectious smile. Even when faced with adversity, Pollyannna has a secret weapon: a special legacy left to her by her father.

Soon the entire town is playing an unusual game that Pollyanna lives by. Inspired by the classic best selling 1913 novel by Eleanor Porter, this musical features rag time tunes and a patriotic medley, taking audiences back to this charming period in America’s history.

 

Cast and Songs

Aunt Polly – Wealthy Mistress of the Harrington Estate (40’s  +)

Pollyanna Whittier – Optimistic Orphan Niece (10 to 12)

Nancy – Aunt Polly’s Maid  (Late Teens to 20’s  +)

Old Tom – Aunt Polly’s Gardener  (50’s  +)

Mr. Pendleton – Wealthy Recluse  (50’s  +)

Timothy – Old Tom’s Grandson and Assistant  (Teens)

Milly – Daughter of Mrs. Snow  (20’s  to 30’s)

Mrs. Snow – Bedridden Recluse  (50’s  +)

Reverend Ford – Sincere Man of Faith  (30’s  +)

Dr. Chilton – Doctor Beloved by Pollyanna  (40’s  to 50’s)

Mary – Mr. Pendleton’s Housekeeper  (20’s  +)

Mr. Gregory – Aide to Mr. Pendleton and Dr. Chilton  (20’s  +)

Jimmy Bean – Local Homeless Orphan  (10  to  12)

Dr. Warren – Aunt Polly’s Doctor  (40’s  +)

Miss Hunt – Kindly Nurse  (20’s  +)

Dr. Mead – Sophisticated Specialist  (40’s  +)

Mrs. Benton – Widow Befriended by Pollyanna

Mrs. Tarbell – Bereaved Woman Befriended by Pollyanna

Citizens of Beldingsville, Vermont (circa 1910)


ACT I

1.”Beldingsville, Vermont”……………Townfolk

2.  “The Telegram”……………Nancy, Townfolk

3.  “The Town is in a Dither”……………Nancy, Old Tom,Timothy,  Rev. Ford, Townfolk

4.  “Glad as Glad Can Be”……………Pollyanna, Nancy, Timothy, Townfolk

5.  “Duty”……………Aunt Polly

6.  “My Picture”……………Pollyanna

7.  “The Glad Game”……………Pollyanna, Nancy, Father, Old Tom, Timothy

      “Beldingsville, Vermont” (Reprise)……………Merchant Townfolk

8.  “Mr. Pendleton”……………Nancy, Timothy, Townfolk

9.  “The Sunday Service”……………Rev. Ford, Pollyanna, Old Tom, Nancy, Timothy, Aunt Polly, Townfolk

      “The Glad Game (Reprise)……………Pollyanna

       “The Town is in a Dither” (Reprise)……………Dr. Chilton, Old Tom, Nancy, Mr. Gregory, Gossips

10.  “Regrets”……………Aunt Polly, Dr. Chilton, Mr. Pendleton

ACT II

11.  “Two Prayers”……………Aunt Polly, Pollyanna

            “Regrets” (Reprise)……………Mr. Pendleton

            “Trifles” (“My Picture” Reprise)……………Pollyanna, Mary, Mr. Gregory, Mr. Pendleton

            “The Glad Game” (Reprise)……………Pollyanna, Mary, Mr. Gregory, Mr. Pendleton

            “Pastor’s Lament” (“Sunday Service” Reprise)……………Rev. Ford

            “Glad As Glad Can Be” (Reprise)……………Pollyanna, Rev. Ford

            “The Sunday Service” (Reprise)……………Townfolk

            “The Town Is In A Dither” (Reprise)……………Townfolk

            “The Sunday Service” (Reprise)……………Rev. Ford, Pollyanna, Townfolk

            “The Gathering” (“Telegram” Reprise)……………Rev. Ford, Townfolk

12.  “The Fourth of July Rag”……………Townfolk

            “Patriotic Medley”……………Pollyanna, Jimmy, Townfolk

            “Let’s Fly a Kite” (“Glad Game” Reprise)……………Pollyanna, Townfolk

            “The Fourth of July Rag” (Reprise)……………Townfolk

             Finale: “Beldingsville, Vermont” (Reprise)……………Cast Ensemble

                       “Glad As Glad Can Be” (Reprise)……………Cast Ensemble