Lend Me a Tenor is a comedy by Ken Ludwig. Search all monologues from plays. Power your marketing strategy with perfectly branded videos to drive better ROI. Alan Harbaugh is equally entertaining as the sarcastic bellhop. They can go to other places for deep thought and angst.". The play's split set and split-second timing offered several challenges for Ms. Romaine. The play's success can be chalked up to its convoluted plot of witty dialogue, quick pacing, dual action and stirring operatic moments. His pulse is so low that Saunders and his assistant Max believe hes dead. Also there is Maggie Saunders, Henry's daughter and Max's sometime girlfriend. Anoka-Ramsey Community College, Maggie Saunders at
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The Broadway League is the national trade association for the Broadway industry. The eight-member cast had to learn lines quickly to free their hands and bodies for the physical comedy and synchronized timing that is typified by the hilarious dual love scene. As the second act opens, Saunders and Max return to the hotel suite. . It starts spinning early in the show and just never stops. And bring your running shoes because once we start, we arent stopping., These eight characters are insane (every one of them!) New York, NY, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall
When he learns that Max is an aspiring opera singer, Tito kindly gives Max a singing lesson, teaching him to "loosen up" and sing with more confidence. The cast featured Ron Holgate (Tito), Anna Nicholas (Maria), Edward Hibbert (Bellhop), Denis Lawson (Max), Jan Francis (Maggie), John Barron (Saunders), Gwendolyn Humble (Diana), and Josephine Blake (Julia). Since each role is clearly defined and quite funny, it offers the opportunity for everyone to shine. trying to stab himself with a wine bottle). This page was last edited on 21 September 2022, at 23:34. Join StageAgent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Every time they enter a room, open a door, or even open their mouths you just cant expect what happens. [11], In 2019 the official licensed performance script was revised by Ken Ludwig, removing all references to Otello and replacing them with Pagliacci.[12][13]. This is ""Lend Me a Tenor" monologue (Maggie)" by Jillian Vitko on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. We can prop him up and play a record. Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. Five doors, primed for slamming, in a single hotel suite. Tito and Maria leave together, while Saunders accompanies Diana to a downstairs reception. Both are from Act II, Scene 3: The first one is at the beginning of the act and begins, "I do much wonder that one man" and the second one is towards the end of Act II and begins, "This can be no trick"From Henry IV, Part 1, I'd suggest Falstaff's speech in Act II, Scene 4, that begins, "If sack and sugar be a fault, God help the wicked. While Maria pouts in the bedroom, Tito joins Max in the living room, but not before accidentally overdosing on sedatives. Monologue from Lend Me a Tenor - YouTube Leigh Anne Hamlin performs one of Maggie's monologues from the play "Lend Me a Tenor" by Ken Ludwig. Here are a few of my favorite speeches from those plays:From Hamlet: Act II Sc 2: "Oh what a rouge and peasant slave am I!" Research Playwrights, Librettists, Composers and Lyricists. Max's performance as Othello was a huge success, and no one suspected that he was not Tito. And from Shakespeare in Hollywood, I would suggest the short monologue by the character Max Reinhardt in Act I, Scene I, page 17 of the Samuel French edition.As for monologues from other sources, I couldn't tell from your email if you were looking for specifically comic pieces, so I've included a range of my favorite monologues from Shakespeare's plays:From Much Ado About Nothing, there are two great monologues by Benedick. As is typical of farces, mistaken identities and double entendres reign until everything resolves happily.
Michael Kraklio, director. Part Size: Lead. They are looking for "a lunatic dressed as Othello, who thinks he's Tito Merelli." Audition Monologue #1 (Female) It's no good you going on. Thanks so much for writing and all the best for your future in acting!Regards,KenFrom Ken Ludwigs Lend Me A Tenor, Act I, Scene 2:SAUNDERS has just discovered that world-famous opera star, Tito Merell, whom patrons of Cleveland Grand Opera have paid large sums of money see perform the role of Otello that evening, is either unconscious or dead. The ultimate operatic experience! Henry Saunders -- General Manager of the company -- is beyond stressed about everything turning out right, and insists that his assistant, Max -- a nervous, young fellow and secret tenor extraordinaire -- watch over Titos every move to ensure smooth sailing. "- Glendale Theater Examiner. ", "The Show Must Go On: Lend Me a Tenor, with LaPaglia, Shalhoub and Bartha, Opens on Broadway", Review: Performances of Comedy of Tenors and Bandstand, "Alley Theatre Official Website - Lend Me a Soprano", "Merc cancels fall production of comedic 'Lend Me a Tenor', "Memphis, La Cage, Zeta-Jones, Finneran and More Are Outer Critics Circle Award Winners", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lend_Me_a_Tenor&oldid=1111613206, Pages using infobox play with unknown parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. SAUNDERSWell, I guess that wraps it up. For the musical adaption, see, "'Opera Buffa' is comedy hit of the season for American Stage Festival. New York, NY, Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall
A musical adaptation was presented in May 2006 as a staged reading as part of the Utah Shakespearean Festival's New American Playwright Project, in Cedar City, Utah, followed by rewrites and a production as part of USF's Summer 2007 repertory season, which received rave reviews. A musical inside a musical will unfold at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville when. In short, our star for the evening has departed this world in a final gesture of selfishness and deceit unrivaled in the history of comic opera!What? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. All monologues are property and copyright of their owners. Max returns to the bedroom, but is shocked and horrified to find Tito is missing from the bed. Search. Saunders has charged Max with seeing to Merelli's needs, and with getting Merelli to the opera house in time for the performance. Vocal Part: Spoken. New York, NY, Linda Ray
I mean, I just want to be helpful. During Max's performance, the "lunatic" tried to force his way into the opera house, hit a policeman who tried to stop him, and ran away. After a huge fight with his fiery, Italian wife Maria, Tito receives a double dose of tranquilizers through a series of mishaps. She has a great admiration for Tito. The angst-free farce "Lend Me A Tenor" was written by Washington attorney Ken Ludwig and produced in 1989 by Andrew Lloyd Webber. On a very important night for the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, Tito Mirelli, the world-famous Italian tenor, is set to perform the starring role in Otello. Sign up today to unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall, Tito Merelli at
MAX, his assistant, suggests that the performance go on as scheduled, with the understudy playing the starring role instead. A sequel titled Comedy of Tenors was written by Ludwig. Maria storms out just before Tito falls deeply asleep. A surprise Curtain Call pushes it even further over the edge leaving both cast and audience fatigued from laughter. "From Midsummer I'd look at Oberon's monologue from Act II, Scene 1, "My gentle Puck, come hither" or from Act IV, Scene 1, Nick Bottom's monologue that begins, "I have had a most rare vision"From As you Like It, Act II, Scene 1, there's the Duke's speech that begins, "Now, my co-mates and brothers in exile"And of course, everyone's favorite, "Our revels now are ended" from the Tempest, Act IV, Scene 1.If you're looking specifically for tragedy, you might look at Hamlet or Macbeth. But Tito arrives sick from overeating and Maria is angry at his flirting and infidelities. The understudy. Audition Packets are available on the website. Maria returns to the hotel and makes up with the bewildered Tito, while Max manages to step into the bathroom long enough to change out of his Othello costume and wig, and emerge as himself. And Im doubly excited that its performing on the newly-renovated NorShor stage. I am very excited that Im making my directorial debut at the Duluth Playhouse with this crazy, crazy show. The cast included Philip Bosco (Saunders), Victor Garber (Max), Ron Holgate, Tovah Feldshuh (Maria), Caroline Lagerfelt (Diana), Jane Connell (Julia), J. Smith-Cameron (Maggie) and Jeff Brooks (Bellhop).[5][6]. . It's unbelieveable but it's written strongly enough for the audience to suspend disbelief.". They'll start arriving any minute now.
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Directed by Stanley Tucci, the cast starred Anthony LaPaglia (Tito Merelli), Jay Klaitz (Frank the Bellhop), Justin Bartha (Max), Jan Maxwell (Maria), Mary Catherine Garrison (Maggie), Jennifer Laura Thompson (Diana), and husband and wife couple Tony Shalhoub (Saunders) and Brooke Adams (Julia). It was a major challenge to find two very good actors who could sing, even though it's only for a short time.". "We made a conscious decision to stay away from theater that's thought-provoking and asks serious questions," said Steve Moore, president of CCP. Mary Catherine Garrison.
Sorry! A Broadway revival began performances at the Music Box Theatre on March 13, 2010 in preview and officially opened on April 4, 2010. Tickets are $7 for seniors and students. "Men are hard to get in community theater and here are three demanding roles. (Throughout the play, the audience can see what's happening in both rooms at the same time.).
Ill have to make an announcement of course. It was directed by Larry Carpenter. Maybe I should wait here. But these are just some of the backstage goings-on during a night at the opera in the hit comedy, "Lend Me A Tenor.". Make Salome look like The Merry Widow!To ask Ken a question, click here. Acting Monologues . The title is a pun on "Lend me a tenner" (i.e., a ten-dollar bill). New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. Cedar Street Players, Julia at
Ken Ludwigs Lend Me A Tenor was first presented at the American Stage Festival, Milford, New Hampshire on August 1, 1985, with the following cast: MAX - Walter Bobbie; MAGGIE - Christine Rose; SAUNDERS - George Ede; TITO - Ronald Holgate; MARIA - Judith Roberts; BELLHOP - Joe Palmieri; DIANA - Linda Lee Johnson; JULIA - Bella Jarrett, Directed by Larry Carpenter; Set Design by John Falabella; Costume Design by David Murin; Lighting by John Gisondi. "[1] The English director David Gilmore read it and asked to direct; Andrew Lloyd Webber was the producer. Saunders, the general manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Company, is primed to welcome world famous, Tito Morelli, Il Stupendo, the greatest tenor of his generation, to appear for one night only as Canio from Pagliacci. [2], The West End production opened on March 6, 1986 at the Globe Theatre, where it ran for ten months, closing on January 10, 1987. Singing is not required for any role, however, if Tito and Max can sing, we may switch to live performance singing as opposed to recordings. Your blog is such a great reference to have and, of course, provides invaluable insight into someone I've admired for so long.As I was reading your past entries, I saw that someone inquired about your favorite monologues from your works, particularly "Leading Ladies".
Group rates are available. Saunders and Max try to block assorted groupies, including an ** opera-singing bellhop, the ambitious opera singer Diana, opera guild president Julia Leverett and Saunders' daughter, Maggie. Gain full access to show guides, character breakdowns, auditions, monologues and more! Gender: Female.
Report this file. DOWNLOAD PDF . . The audience will never know that it is not Tito Merelli, and they can announce Tito's death tomorrow morning. General admission is $8. and Act I, Scene 2: "Oh that this too too solid flesh would melt"And from Macbeth, I'd look at Act II Scene 1: "Is this a dagger which I see before me? Lynn Zimmerman's Maggie is adept at being both demure and lusty. I hope nothing happens. Monologues for Women; Comedic; . CCP decided two years ago to limit its annual lineup to light comedy. History Lend Me a Tenor was first presented at the American Stage Festival, Milford, New Hampshire on August 1, 1985. They're sending two of their men over to keep an eye out. Oh my god. Throw in Diana, an ambitious, female co-star; Maggie, Maxs giddy girlfriend; Julia, a flirty head of the opera guild; and a meddling bellhop fighting for Titos attention. Lend Me a Tenorhas been translated into sixteen languages and produced in twenty-five countries. End of the road. The company, which shies away from musicals, had to scramble to find a music director to arrange the two arias. Wearing Tito's costume and makeup, Max will star in the opera performance. Lend Me A Tenor will be directed by Wade Willis. You also provided your favorite Shakespearean comedic monologues for women.I'd love to hear your thoughts on your favorite monologues both from your works as well as others for men.THANKS!AdolphoKen replies:Dear Adolpho,I'm so glad to hear you've enjoyed reading the blog. Lend Me a Tenor (Revival, Play, Comedy, Farce, Broadway) opened in New York City Apr 4, 2010 and played through Aug 15, 2010. . Throw in Diana, an ambitious, female co-star; Maggie, Max's giddy girlfriend; Julia, a flirty head of the opera guild; and a meddling bellhop fighting for Tito's attention. Possum Point Players, Tech Crew at
Lend Me a Tenor.script.acti. Maggie: 20-29. a classic 1930s ingnue, in love with Max, who . I suppose we'd better go.
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Come join me, will you? Max finds an empty medicine bottle and Maria's "Dear John" letter, which is written in such a way ("By the time you read this, I will be gone.") Lend Me a Tenor guide sections. Jillian Vitko. A center "stage wall" divides the two rooms, with a door leading from one room to the other. Audition Packets are available on the website. Lend Me a Tenor was first presented at the American Stage Festival, Milford, New Hampshire on August 1, 1985.
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IBDB provides records of productions from the beginnings of New York theatre until today. Maria writes Tito a "Dear John" letter, and leaves the hotel. My God youve solved the whole problem! The temperamental Tito is played so well by Mr. Cookson, who, with rich voice and gobs of stage presence, makes it difficult to believe that he is not a professional opera singer. Click the start the download. However, we have dozens of other monologues that you can read. It was directed by Larry Carpenter. Skip the announcement, stick a note in the programme The role of Otello will be sung by Albert Rupp. And then if there is anyone still in the audience when he takes his bow, they can stone him to death? "It requires more energy than anything else. Horrified that his wife has left him, Tito goes into a fit of passion and tries to "kill himself" with various non-lethal objects (e.g. To achieve the bold 1930s art deco set of black, white and red and coordinating costumes that add to the production's sleek and elegant effect, costume designer Lindy Davis combed thrift shops and theater companies for authentic period clothing. I've included this monologue below, since it requires putting three speeches together.2. Lend Me a Tenor has been translated into sixteen languages and produced in twenty-five countries. . ** Please note that the ages listed are not set in stone. Lend Me a Tenor by Ken LudwigRole: MaggieMaggie Saunders is found by Max, who is disguised as Tito Mirelli, in the Opera Star's hotel suite.I played this rol. The aria becomes background music for the action happening on the other side of the stage when Maria finds Maggie in the closet. IBDB also offers historical information about theatres and various statistics and fun facts related to Broadway. library of free monologues. Ages 12-17: Camp Broadway Ensemble @ Carnegie Hall. It received nine Tony Award nominations and won for Best Actor (Philip Bosco) and Best Director (Jerry Zaks). Host virtual events and webinars to increase engagement and generate leads. New York, NY, Linda Ray
He is nervously waiting for the very late Italian opera superstar, Tito Merelli, who is scheduled to sing Verdi's "Otello" for the company's 10th anniversary celebration that evening. Max navigates the company through one catastrophe after the next -- an angry wife, a presumed death, crazy costumes, secret sex romps, and loads and loads of slamming doors and mistaken identities -- and, ultimately, takes on the role of Otello to great effect. Saunders and Max try to go on with the show despite the array of women hiding in bathrooms and closets. The play, originally titled Opera Buffa, had been produced at a summer theater, American Stage Festival, Milford, NH, in 1985. A few brief words, nothing elaborate. Frantic and on the run from the police, Tito is even more confused when other characters in the play show up to congratulate him on his "magnificent performance" as Othello. Maggie . Still wearing his Othello costume, Max leaves the hotel suite and runs to find Saunders. A Broadway revival opened in 2010. It starts spinning early in the show and just never stops. A sensation on Broadway and in Londons West End, this madcap, screwball comedy is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter. "I hope this is helpful. A rehearsal schedule will be available A few seconds later, Tito Merelli returns to the hotel suite, also dressed as Othello, in a costume, wig, and blackface makeup. Ken Ludwig has written a crackpot comedy worthy of comic masters Preston Sturges, Billy Wilder or Howard Hawks. The pacing is so fast and the lines so similar, that it's difficult to get the right words out at the right time.". Max succeeds admirably, but Morelli comes to and gets into his other costume ready to perform. The winner of two Tony Awards and four Drama Desk Awards has been translated into 16 languages and turned into a screenplay for Columbia Pictures. From Leading Ladies, I'd suggest Doc Meyer's monologue at the beginning of the Act I, Scene 2 (page 11-12 of the Samuel French edition);3. The first review, in the NH Derry News, called it "one of the most brilliant and inspired new comedies this year. The two-room set has a sitting room with a sofa and chairs at right and a bedroom at left. A sensation on Broadway and in London's West End, this madcap, screwball comedy is guaranteed to leave audiences teary-eyed with laughter. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . New York, NY, Accessibility Statement Terms Privacy |StageAgent 2020. that Max mistakenly thinks Tito has committed suicide. Please prepare a 2 minute comic monologue. The angst-free farce "Lend Me A Tenor" was written by Washington attorney Ken Ludwig and produced in 1989 by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Please enable JavaScript to experience Vimeo in all of its glory. IBDB provides a comprehensive database of shows produced on Broadway, including all "title page" information about each production. Come join me, will you? Maggie is a fan of Tito Merelli, and hopes to meet him. These eight characters are insane (every one of them!) MAGGIE SAUNDERS: Saunder's daughter, and Max's girlfriend. "The comedy is the premise of the situation. The play was subsequently presented by Andrew Lloyd Webber for The Really Useful Company at the Globe Theatre, London on March 6, 1986 with the following cast: MAX - Denis Lawson; MAGGIE - Jan Francis; SAUNDERS - John Barron; TITO - Ronald Holgate; MARIA - Anna Nocholas; BELLHOP - Edward Hibbert; DIANA - Gwendolyn Humble; JULIA - Josephine Blake, Directed by David Gilmore; Designed by Terry Parsons; Lighting by Michael Northen. However, we have dozens of other monologues that you can read.
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