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MARRY ME A LITTLE
In the Thompson Shelterhouse Theatre
May 09, 2009 - June 14, 2009
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Songs by Stephen Sondheim
Created and Developed by Craig Lucas and Norman Rene
Company … A Little Night Music … A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. If you love Stephen Sondheim, you won’t want to miss this inventive musical revue of captivating songs, which were written for some of his most popular musicals but not originally used. What can you do on a Saturday night alone? It’s the question addressed by a young man and woman in separate studio apartments in Manhattan. While the two never meet, the Sondheim songs are arranged to tell a bittersweet sort of story revealing dreams, recollections and feelings the two single people have about life and love.
Marry Me A Little is suitable for adult and teenage audiences. It contains some mild adult language. For more information, please see the Content Advisory.


Cast
Designers, Authors, & Crew
Man:
Benjamin Eakeley
Woman:
Sally Wilfert
Songs by:
Stephen Sondheim
Conceived and Developed by:
Craig Lucas & Norman Rene
Director/Choreographer:
Stafford Arima
Set Designer:
Beowulf Boritt
Costume Designer:
Gordon DeVinney
Lighting Designer:
Aaron Spivey
Music Director:
Lynne Shankel
The Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park wants your theatergoing experience to be as enjoyable as possible. Following is a list of content within Marry Me A Little that may be of concern to some members of our audience. Please understand that some information may give away surprises within the story. The information is provided to help you make informed decisions. Keep in mind, however, that the language and themes outlined below, taken out of context, may seem more offensive than they would be within the context of the actual play. This information will continue to be updated until the opening of the show to address any changes that may occur throughout the rehearsal process. Please check back often.
Summary

Marry Me A Little is suitable for adult and teenage audiences. It contains some mild adult language.
Synopsis

What do you do when you find yourself alone on a Saturday night in New York City? Marry Me A Little answers this question through the story of two young people in New York City who find themselves alone on a Saturday night. Although the man and woman live in the same apartment building (he in 3E and she in 2E) they have never met. Both the man and woman (who go unnamed throughout the show) would prefer to be doing something exciting with their weekend night, but instead are left unpacking groceries and reading the early edition of the Sunday New York Times to pass the time. Marry Me A Little follows the two as they sing and fantasize about what their lives could be and come to terms with what they actually are. How the two characters spend their evenings alone — and how they feel about it — are relayed through 16 Sondheim numbers that were (thankfully) rescued and put to good use in this funny and touching musical revue. But it is so much more than a revue. Although the two characters never meet during the course of the evening, their lives intersect and weave as the evening progresses. They also function as important roles in each other’s dreams. The inspiration for Marry Me A Little came during rehearsals for Sweeney Todd when Stephen Sondheim happened to mention to chorus member Craig Lucas the existence of some never-performed songs. Later, when Lucas was commissioned to produce a musical revue for The Production Company, he reminded Sondheim of their conversation and asked his permission to include some of the composer’s forgotten songs. He agreed and, together, they chose the songs that turned into Marry Me A Little. Songs were cut from several of Sondheim’s musicals, including A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Follies, Company and A Little Night Music. In Marry Me A Little, these orphaned songs come together to form yet another Sondheim classic.
Adult Language

Marry Me A Little contains a small amount of adult language. This includes “hell“ (once), “b***h” (once) and one reference to making love.
Violence

None.
Drugs/Alcohol/Smoking

A character drinks champagne with dinner. References are made to smoking marijuana.
Sexual References/Nudity

A song contains many double entendres and references to sex and the female anatomy. A woman is shown holding a vibrator. She disappears under the covers of her bed and the impression is given that she is using it.
Running Time

Marry Me A Little runs approximately 65 minutes and will be performed without an intermission.