Elixir
11 men, 7 women, Chorus
2 Acts, 81 pages
22 songs
Rhimeland is a magical land, high up the highest hill. Old King Cole is its beloved ruler, a merry soul indeed, and he keeps his subjects happy and merry as well. All is perfect, until one day when two weary travelers arrive. Jack and Jill are on a mission to convince Cole to relase some of his famous water to alleviate their drought-stricken land of Pallia. But, as they say, not all is as it seems. There is a something strange going on behind the scenes in Rhimeland, and Mother Hubbard enlists Jack and Jill into a plot to put things right. Or is she? And what is this strange elixir King Cole uses to ensure universal happiness?
Cast of Characters
- Jill Trippey. The young heroine, on a mission to Rhimeland. A true heart, wants the best for everyone.
- Jack Spragins. The young hero, on the same mission. A bit full of himself, and easily guiled.
- Mother Goose. Who narrates the show.
- Old King Cole. Ostensibly the young ruler of Rhimeland. Things are not always what they seem.
- Old Mother Hubbard. The leader of the opposition to King Cole's rule. Things are not always what they seem.
- Henry Eat. Mother Hubbard's henchdog. A mean 'un, he stands on his hind legs and talks.
- Jack Binimble. ("Bi-NIM-ble") Spin doctor for King Cole. His prime minister, you might say.
- Humphrey Dumpton. Rotund and fragile. And cracked. Ego is easily bruised. A good egg. Eggo. Whatever. The Dumpster.
- Widow Shue. Got a lot of children. And wisdom.
- Shue Children. These are them: Sue Shue, Boo Shue, FooFoo Shue, KooKoo Shue, Lulu Shue, Pooh Shue, Tutu Shue, Zuzu Shue and Woopie Shue.
- Simon Pimon. Young, simple-minded lad, the king's fool.
- Heywood Diddle. The king's fiddler, from the famous trio. A hep cat. NYC beatnik.
- Pop Wietzel. Middle-aged man who wishes he could to be wed to the Widow Shue.
- Mary Wooley. Had a little lamb.
- Billy Blue. A shepherd. And a mean horn player. Has a Southern accent.
- Missy Muffet. Sat on a tuffet. Has a thing about spiders.
- Jack Horner. Friend of Humphrey Dumpton.
- Willie Winkie. A tradesman with a thing for nightgowns.
- Baba Black. The lady black sheep of the Black sheep family.
- Townsfolk, Guards, Cool Cat Combo.
Musical Numbers
"Rhimeland"
"Mother Goose Recap #1"
"King Cole is Cool"
"Old Widow Blues"
"Shue Bop"
"Proclamation"
“Elixir”
"Revoltin'"
"Uphill"
"Mother Goose Recap #2"
“Not What They Seem”
“All Downhill From Here”
"Mother Goose Recap #3"
"Wish We'd Known"
"I Could Be King"
"No Place For Me"
"We Are What We Do"
“Young Again Forever”
"Jack and Jill Are Cool"
Running Time. 1 hour, 30 minutes, plus an intermission
Set. All the action takes place in front of
KIng Cole's castle. Prominent is a covered well, and the gates to
the castle.
Read a Perusal Copy.
Performance Video. To date, there has been no performance of Elixir. Elixir Persual Video takes you to a video that presents the script together with the songs.
