Script, Music and Lyrics by MICHAEL TENNANT
The Cast: 10-15
The Set: Simple 1 or 2 unit set
Approximate Length: 1 act, 1 hour
Thomas Edison
Paperboy
Editor – Assigns stories to the reporters
Davis – A reporter
Johnson – A reporter
Templeton – A reporter originally assigned to cover Edison
Ellen – Cleaning Lady who wishes to be a reporter
Henchman – Crook who works for Rockefeller
Helper – An assistant to Thomas Edison
Lab Assistant – Another assistant to Thomas Edison
Principal – School Principal to young Thomas Edison
Mrs. Edison – Thomas’ mother
Young Thomas Edison – Thomas Edison as a boy
Mr. Edison – Thomas’ father
Pharmacist – Teaches Young Edison about chemicals
Mr. Clemons – Assistant to the Pharmacist
Teenage Thomas Edison – Thomas Edison as a teen
Man – Teaches Edison Morse code
Frank – Co-worker of Teenage Edison
Johnny – Co-Worker of Teenage Edison
Boss – Teenage Edison’s boss
Investor – Man who invests in Thomas Edison’s ideas
Friend – A friend of Edison who helps him with ideas
Reporters, Customers, Paper Boys
1. “Come Buy A Paper” – Paperboy, Customer, Reporters
2. “Society’s Way” – Edison, Chorus
3. “Another Day, Another City” – Teenage Edison, Edison
4. “Finale” – Edison, Chorus
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