A Little Princess, the musical
by StageCenter Community Theatre
Oct. 03 - Oct. 04 (2016)
This engaging musical adaptation of the classic by Frances Hodgson Burnett opens with a happy Sara Crewe, heiress to a large fortune. Enrolled at Miss Minchin’s seminary in Victorian England, her life takes a dramatic turn when she receives news of the loss of her father... and her fortune. Sara is forced by the greedy Minchin to become a servant and live in a wretched attic room. When a mysterious gentleman from India moves next door, curious things begin to happen. Sara even discovers that her fortune has been retrieved. A touching and beautiful score adds a magical touch to this enchanting show: ’The Best Gift of All,’ ’A Proper English Girl,’ ’A Sunny Day in London,’ and of course the title song, “A Little Princess.” -- Pioneer Drama
Directed by Carolyn Myrick
Show Dates: Dec 1-3, 8-10 & 15-17, 2016
Please arrive by 6:45pm.
Bring a recent photo of yourself.
Sara Crewe
Our story's protagonist. Intelligent, witty, sensitive, and pretty. Raised as an only child with privilege in a British colony in Africa, Sara at first finds herself out of place in London.
Gender: Female
Age: 12 to 15
Becky
A scrawny, underfed orphan and scullery maid working at the school where Sara lives. Becomes Sara's first friend at the school but is picked on by the other girls.
Gender: Female
Age: 11 to 14
Sara's nanny during her childhood in Africa. Kind, charismatic, and firm.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Appealing, loyal and intelligent male. Though he is Captain Crewe's guide and confidant, he views the Captain as somewhat of a father figure.
Gender: Male
Age: 15 to 18
Captain Crewe
An explorer and adventurer who adores his daughter. Sensitive, handsome, courageous, and deeply ethical.
Gender: Male
Age: 30 to 45
Miss Minchin
Our story's antagonist, she is Head of the girls school. Domineering, unyielding, and bitter at times.
Gender: Female
Age: 40 to 55
Miss Amelia
Miss Minchin's younger, kinder sister and a teacher. Easily flustered, perhaps a bit dim, but with a good heart.
Gender: Female
Age: 25 to 35
Nora
Ermengarde
The first of the girls to befriend Sara. Sweet, simple, chubby, and very sensitive.
Gender: Female
Age: 11 to 14
Lavinia
The ring leader of the girls who dislike Sara. Nasty, condescending, calculating, and witty.
Gender: Female
Age: 12 to 15
Queen Victoria
Deft, dry sense of humor. Charming and kind, but stately.
Gender: Female
Age: 18 to 25
Jessie
Jane
James
Lottie
Various Ensemble Roles
