Music & lyrics: Stephen Schwartz Book: Anthony Stein Based on the book 'The Trip' by Ezra Jack Keats "Captures the sound and rhythm of music that runs through childhood fantasies with a book that conveys the communicative magic of the original story" New York Times A NEW FAMILY MUSICAL IN ONE ACT Young Louie feels lonely and without friends in his new neighborhood. Looking for something to cheer himself up on Halloween Night, Louie returns to his old neighborhood friends in an imaginary journey on the wings of his favorite toy, his little red plane. The story is full of tricks and treats, and the incomparable music and lyrics of Stephen Schwartz. Most of all, Captain Louie is about friendship -- the ability to make new friends and the importance of old ones. Cast: 3M (may be expanded), 3 F (may be expanded) Cast size is flexible. In a school or camp setting the roles can be played by children, and in stock as well, or also with young adults as desired. The role of Archie/Angie can be played by a boy or girl, as can the cat. Louie's mom is never seen, but her few lines are spoken off-stage over a mic. Julio's mom is played by a puppet character and voiced by a cast member behind a flat of Julio's front door. Both parts are taken by ensemble members of the cast. Instrumentation: KEYBOARD 1 : KEYBOARD 2 : GUITAR : BASS : DRUMS LINKS The original cast album on Amazon, including song samples

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