RANDY COURTS   


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Plays by Randy Courts

RANDY COURTS
Book of the Dun Cow
1st Produced:
West End Theater, New York
2006
Company:
Prospect Theater Company
1st Published:
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To Buy This Play:
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Genre:
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Musical
Parts:
Male
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Female
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Parts Other:
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Notes: Book and lyrics by Mark St. Germain and music and lyrics by Randy Courts, adapted from the novel by Walter Wangerin, Jr.
Synopsis: -
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RANDY COURTS
Gifts Of The Magi, The
1st Produced:
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Company:
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1st Published:
Dramatists Play Service, NY
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To Buy This Play:
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Genre:
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Musical
Parts:
Male
4
Female
2
Parts Other:
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Notes: Music by Randy Courts, lyrics by Mark St. Germain and Randy Courts
Synopsis: It is Christmas in New York, but for two young lovers, Jim and Della, the prospects are bleak, as both are out of work and penniless. But as those familiar with the famous O. Henry story are aware, their dilemma is solved when both part with their most precious possessions (she her beautiful long hair, he his heirloom pocket watch) in order to buy presents for each other thereby creating, at least for a magical moment, an aura of warmth and giving in the cold, impersonal winter city. In addition to their story there are glimpses of various city folk (played by the same two performers) going about their holiday business, and the hilarious plight of a cheerful bum named Soapy, who wants only to get arrested so he can spend the night in a cozy cell, all gracefully enhanced by tuneful songs and neatly tied together by a newsboy-narrator, Willy, who adds his own melodious contribution and informative observations to the delightful proceedings.
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RANDY COURTS
Johnny Pye
1st Produced:
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Company:
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1st Published:
Dramatists Play Service, NY
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To Buy This Play:
If Publisher (above) is underlined then the play may be purchased by direct click, otherwise
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Genre:
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Musical
Parts:
Male
7
Female
3
Parts Other:
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Notes: written by Randy Courts and Mark St. Germain, adapted from the short story Johnny Pye and the Foolkiller by Stephen Vincent Benét
Synopsis: Johnny is alone in the world when the Foolkiller, a Grim Reaper-type character, "collects" his father, Mr. Pye. Although the townspeople try to find someone to look after him, Johnny ends up running away, fleeing Martinsville and the Foolkiller, but not before he promises to write to his childhood sweetheart, Suzy. Johnny moves from career to career - from doctor to artist to preacher - before joining the army. Johnny continues to encounter the Foolkiller during his travels, and while fighting in World War II, the Foolkiller almost claims him. Instead, however, he leaves Johnny with a riddle, "How can a man be a human being and not a fool?" If Johnny can solve it, the Foolkiller will let him live forever. Johnny rises from his sick bed and hurries back to Martinsville just in time to prevent Suzy from marrying Wilbur Wilberforce, an old rival for Suzy's affections. Instead, Johnny and Suzy marry, and Wilbur is out of the picture. Life with Suzy is wonderful and they are raising a family, but Johnny puzzles ov
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