Hans Christian Andersen – The World-Famous and Beloved Teller of Tales

The Emperor – A Vain Ruler, Once Wise, Who Has Misplaced Priorities

The Empress – Virtuous, Patient Sovereign Who Seeks to be Sensible

Princess Giavanna – A Caring Daughter Who Prefers to be Called “Jo”

Alec Richards – Capable Commander of the Royal Sentries

Hugh Digby – Bumbling Sentry and Friend to Alec

Lord Raven – The Scheming Minister of the Royal Administration

Lady Vexx – The Pompous Chief of the Royal Staff

Lord Regal – Honest Assistant and Advisor to the Emperor

The Court Jester – Veteran “Fool” of the Royal Court; Wiser Than Appears

Stephanie – A Kind Lady-In-Waiting to Princess Giavanna

Stacy – Royal Laundress-In-Chief; Eager to Please

Ann – Younger Sister of Stacy’s; Helps with the Royal Laundry

Maggie – Youngest Sister of Stacy and Ann; a Bit Pesky but Fun

Damien Diomedes – A Clever Con Artist Who Masquerades as a Tailor

Drake Foley – A Less Clever Con in Cahoots with Damien

Rachel – An Innocent Child and Keen Observer

CITIZENS and CHILDREN of COPENHAGEN

SUBJECTS and CHILDREN of the KINGDOM

ROYAL COURT, SENTRIES and STAFF

ACT I

1. “Beautiful Copenhagen”……………Andersen, Citizens

2. “Setting the Stage”……………Andersen, Citizens

3. “Once Upon a”……………Andersen, Royal Court, Vexx, Regal, Raven, Alec, Empress, Emperor, Assembly

4.  “I’m a Fashionable Guy”……………Emperor, Assembly, Vexx, Raven, Empress 

5.  “Song of the Sentries”……………Alec, Hugh, Sentries. (Stacy, Ann, Maggie)

6.  “There Will Come a Time”……………Princess, Alec, Stacy, Hugh, Andersen

7.  “Yes, Dear”……………Empress, Emperor

8.  “You’ll Like the Way You Look”……………Damien, Drake

9.  “This and That”……………Damien, Drake, Royal Court, Regal, Jester, Emperor, Andersen

10.  “The King is Throwing a Party”……………Vexx, Regal, Raven, Royal Court, Alec, Sentries, Hugh, Jester

11. “I’m the One Who’s in Charge”……………Emperor

ACT II

“Beautiful Copenhagen” (Reprise)……………Andersen

“This and That” (Reprise)……………Damien, Drake

12.  “Life in the Village”……………Stacy, Maggie, Hugh, Merchants, Ann, Princess, Stephanie, Alec

“Song of the Sentries” (Reprise)……………Alec, Hugh

“He is Grateful” (“Setting the Stage” Reprise)……………Raven, Vexx

“The King is Throwing a Party”……………Assembly, Jester, Alec

“Song of the Sentries” (Reprise)……………Sentries, Alec, Hugh

13.  “Oh Dear, My Eyes Deceve Me!”……………Citizens, Assembly, Vexx, Raven

14.  “The Emperor’s Clothes”……………Assembly

“I’m a Fashionable Guy” (Reprise)……………Emperor 

Finale:

“I’m a Fashionable Guy” (Reprise)……………Assembly, Emperor

“Once Upon a Time” (Reprise)……………Andersen, Emperor, Empress, Assembly, Alec

“There Will Come a Time”……………Assembly, Emperor, Empress