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Eleanor - An American Love Story

A shy, insecure young aristocrat emerges as a compelling champion of the downtrodden. The tumultuous story of Eleanor and Franklin D. Roosevelt, set in a bittersweet world of romance, infidelity and politics.

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Description

  • Full Length Musical
  • Drama
  • 120 minutes

  • Time Period: 1920s, 1900-1910
  • Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
  • Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings
  • Orchestra Size: Medium

  • Performance Group:
  • High School/Secondary, College Theatre / Student, Community Theatre, Professional Theatre

  • Accolades:
  • Nominee! 7 Robby Awards including Best Musical Score (1997)
    Nominee! 6 L.A. Dramalogue Awards (1997)
    Nominee! 2 Jefferson Awards (1995 & 1999)
A hit at regional theaters across America, Eleanor - An American Love Story chronicles the remarkable journey of the shy, insecure aristocrat who was destined to become First Lady of the World. Warmth, humor and insight inform the evolving relationship between young Eleanor and Franklin, their passionate courtship, tumultuous marriage and the courage that eventually lead to Eleanor's emergence as a compelling catalyst for social change.

By turns heartwarming and heartbreaking, the lush score, thoughtful lyrics and moving book make Eleanor an uplifting celebration of the American spirit.
REVIEWS:

"A beautifully realized dramatic piece that explores the hidden heart and soul of the young Eleanor Roosevelt."

Bill Morrison The New York Observer

“A quality tribute to a First Lady … has warmth, humor, wisdom and some darned catchy tunes to boot.”

Scott Bessho The Seattle Press

"Red-white-and-blue history with energy and warmth, pace and fluidity."

Donald Rosenberg The Pittsburgh Press
Premiere Production: Eleanor has been a regional theater favorite since its first production at Seattle's Village Theater in 1987.

Characters

  • Casting: 7M, 8F
  • Casting Attributes: Strong Role for Leading Woman (Star Vehicle), Flexible casting, Strong Role for Leading Man (Star Vehicle)
  • Chorus Size: Medium

  • ELEANOR ROOSEVELT - ages 18 to 38, a shy woman with a self-deprecating spunk.
    FRANKLIN ROOSEVELT - ages 20 to 40, a charming, patrician, handsome man.
    SARA DELANO ROOSEVELT - ages 40 to 60, Franklin's handsome, imperious mother.
    LOUIS HOWE - age 40, Franklin's mentor; a small, abrasive former newspaper hound.
    YOUNG ELEANOR - age 10, plain and shy. Also plays Hester, Young Anna, and Little June Pike.
    YOUNG JAMES ROOSEVELT - age 9. Also plays Poor Son, Pepini and Newsboy.
    ALICE ROOSEVELT - Same age as Eleanor. Gorgeous, spoiled, but quick-witted and abrasive.
    THEODORE ROOSEVELT - aged 40s to 50s, the President in his prime.
    LUCY MERCER - aged 22, attractive and intelligent. Also plays Hot Head's Wife and a Debutante.
    WOMAN ONE - early 20s, plays Teenage Anna, Pregnant German Woman, Debutante, Cook, and others.
    WOMAN TWO - in her 30s, plays June Pike, Chaperone, Debutante, Supervisor, Nurse Nellie, and others.
    MAN ONE - in his 30s, plays Elliot Roosevelt, Eleanor's handsome, alcoholic father, and others.
    MAN TWO - in his 20s, plays Teenage James, Train Conductor, a Beau, Junior Pike, and others.
    MAN THREE - in his 30s, plays Hot Head, a Beau, Connell, Senator, Sullivan, and others.
    MAN FOUR - an older character, plays Rich Man #2, a father, Simmons, Jackson Pike, and others.

    • Available Material

    Name Price
    Perusal Material Shipped immediately. This is optional.

    1 x Libretto-Vocal Book
    1 x Piano Vocal Score

    		$24.00
    Rehearsal Material Shipped a minimum of 3 months before the last performance. This must be hired as a condition of the License to produce this show.

    10 x Libretto-Vocal Book
    2 x Piano Vocal Score

    		$550.00 +$135.00/pm
    Orchestral Material Shipped a minimum of 1 month before the last performance. This is optional.

    1 x Keyboard I
    1 x Keyboard II
    1 x Reed I (Flute, Piccolo, Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Alto Sax)
    1 x Reed II (Flute, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Sax)
    1 x Trumpet (Doubles Flugelhorn)
    1 x Trombone
    1 x Bass
    1 x Drums (Trap Set (including Snare Drum, Tom Toms, Bass Drum, High Hat, Large Suspended Cymbal, Small Cymbal), 2 Timpani, Xylophone, Vibes, Bells, Tiny Bells, Chimes, Mark Tree, Wood Blocks, Temple Blocks, Triangle, Medium Triangle, Small Triangle, Cow Bell, Octapad)

    		 $350.00 +$135.00/pm
    Lib/Vocal Book 10 Pack Shipped with (or after) Rehearsal Material. This is optional.

    10 x Libretto-Vocal Books

    		$50.00 +$50.00/pm

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