Inspired by Greek Mythology, Pluck! follows the adventures of Penelope Poole, and her colorful friend Peggy Sue the Pegacorn, as they traverse history in search of the inspiration––and perspiration––needed to complete an impossible quest. It’s a tale of coming of age and finding yourself … in the company of muses, schmoozes, stinkbugs and other evil geniuses. Pluck! is humorous and creative musical theater that appeals to audiences of all ages
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Consider a production of Pluck! for your group ...
- Large cast, with 50+ speaking roles (conversely, could double all parts with as little as 12 actors)
- High ratio of female roles (most roles are not gender specific)
- Flexible sets, use your imagination
- Plenty of themes to highlight, including but not limited to ... Be yourself/Be comfortable in your own skin, Journey is more important than destination, Pluck/persistence/resilience, Overcoming obstacles/finding oneself
The Script
Two ways to order the script:
- Contact the playwrights for a discount - $10.00 each plus shipping (free perusal script for directors/producers considering a production in their community)
- Amazon - $14.99 each plus shipping
The Royalties
We aspire to make performing Pluck! as simple and economically feasible as possible. We offer a flat fee and will work with groups based on your budget.
Flat fee = $995
- Up to 4 performances by same group within 30 days
- 30 scripts (extra scripts are $10 each)
- Audition materials
- Show materials
- 2 CDs — performance music and rehearsal music (with and without vocals)
- Support and consultation from the playwrights (directing tips, music guidance, minor script changes, etc.)
”Wait, hold on, there’s something wrong, is something on my forehead? I could have sworn—yes it’s a horn. I was born a Pegacorn!”
The Writers
Rick Raasch, Music & Lyrics
Rick is a Twin Cities-based playwright who missed his true calling as a jazz pianist. Probably because he can’t play piano and jazz remains a mystery to him. Rick found a happy compromise in writing the music for Pluck!, which marks his first foray into theatre for young actors and his umpteenth collaboration with G.J. Clayburn.
G.J. Clayburn, Book & Additional Lyrics
G.J. is a playwright, director, and producer. His dream job is to be a venture capitalist for the arts. He has written many puppet shows, plays, and a book on giving up pacifiers. For kids, not him. He’s collaborated with Rick Raasch too many times to count, though Pluck! has been a particularly fun adventure for many reasons. His favorite Rick story involves a bad guy in a white t-shirt, a DAT player, and impromptu juggling—pretty much in that order.
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APhotos: Forte Summer Theater’s poster design by Lu’Cinda Peña; 4th of July parade in Apple Valley, Minn.; reading through Scene 4 before blocking; “It’s Limbo Time!”
Forte Cast Recording
Forte Summer Theater presented the world premiere of Pluck! on July 26 & 27, 2019 in Apple Valley, Minnesota
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ACT II
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Note: Song 05 is now How Hard Could It Be. We want to preserve the original Song 05, Who I Want To Be, which was beautifully sung by the Forte cast.
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Audition Materials
Character breakdown & show synopsis
| pluck_characters.pdf |
| pluck_cast_breakdown.pdf |
Sides from script — feel free to use any or all of these sides from the script. Some scenes have been shortened for audition purposes.
| auditions-scene_2__dr._doubt_hench_bug_sticky_big_eye_.pdf |
| auditions-scene_5__amuse_penelope_red_blue_purple_green_yellow_.pdf |
| auditions-scene_6__peggy_sue_penelope_hopper_kelly_allen_.pdf |
| auditions-scene_8__obukano_ektara_lyra_shipping_harpsi_.pdf |
| auditions-scene_10__peggy_sue_penelope_adam_.pdf |
| auditions-scene_12__peggy_sue_penelope_smyth_.pdf |
Songs — We recommend using these four songs for auditions.
General/ensemble/all
| 04_seedsofdoubt.pdf |
Female solos
| 02_i_was_born_a_pegacorn.pdf |
| 10_critics_make_me_cry.pdf |
Male solos
| 06_my_naffinity.pdf |
“I won’t do it, I don’t like it, it doesn’t fit my mood. It’s way beyond my ability. In short ‘Cheering up now’ is my N’Affinity.”
Character designs/costume ideas — not really a design, just ideas to get the juices flowing
| pluck_-_character_cartoon_ideas.pdf |