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Nell of the Ozarks or Tobacco Island Meets Treasure Road

Full-Length Play, Melodrama  /  4w, 4m

Jack Sharkey

Book, Music and Lyrics by Jack Sharkey

Nell knows where Grandpa Ninny hid a pirate treasure. Seventeenth century pirates, nineteenth century mountain dwellers and a modern day I.R.S. agent make hilarious attempts to get her to reveal its whereabouts in this zany audience pleaser that is full of hand clapping show stoppers. The finale, wh…

Nell of the Ozarks or Tobacco Island Meets Treasure Road

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    4w, 4m
  • Duration
    Duration
    90 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Parody / Spoof, Romantic Comedy
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Appropriate for all audiences

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Summary
Nell knows where Grandpa Ninny hid a pirate treasure. Seventeenth century pirates, nineteenth century mountain dwellers and a modern day I.R.S. agent make hilarious attempts to get her to reveal its whereabouts in this zany audience pleaser that is full of hand clapping show stoppers. The finale, which combines a hideous fate for the prime villain and the triumph of true love will have your audience on its feet cheering with delight. Toe tappingly tuneful and very, very humorous, this is excellent comic entertainment for the entire family.
History

Nell of the Ozarks had its World Premiere on July 1st, 1988, at the Pickleville Playhouse, just down the road from Sweetwater Resort on Bear Lake, Utah, with the following cast:

NELL NINNY ............................................... Mindi Larsen

DONALD SNEDDY ....................................... Jon Rock

GRANNY NINNY .......................................... Marianne Edwards

PUCEBEARD ............................................... Gene Turner

LUMBER ..................................................... Brad Noble

KITCHY LaKOO ........................................... Melissa Olsen

JAY EDGAR HOOPER ................................... Kiley Walbom

BESSIE BODEEN ......................................... Kendra Kartchner

LONG JOHN ................................................ Mark Sorenson

DIRTY DUDLY .............................................. Steve Merkley

DESIREE ..................................................... Linda Pendleton

LULUBELLE ................................................. Kandi Larsen

ETHELEEN .................................................. Karen Larsen

ORGANETTA ................................................ Nanette Long

ROSELLA .................................................... Shelly Bradshaw

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Performing Groups

NELL NINNY, a loveable little dope in her late teens

DONALD SNEDDY, a handsome dimwit in his 20s and the 6th grade

GRANNY NINNY, ancient and crusty, with a heart of marshmallow

PUCEBEARD, a totally vile and unscrupulous pirate

LUMBER, his First Mate, whose brain and frame match match his name

KITCHY LaKOO, a sultry seafaring siren

JAY EDGAR HOOPER, a United States agent of the IRS (a.k.a. "revenuer")

BESSIE BODEEN, Donald's teacher and Granny's lifelong chum

CHORUS

Pirates: LONGJOHN, BLACK BRUCE, DIRTY DUDLEY, ROTTEN  REGINALD

Ozarkettes: LULUBELLE, ETHELEEN, DESIREE

Plus Chorus

  • Time Period 19th Century
  • Features Fantasy Costumes
  • Additional Features Not Applicable
  • Duration 90 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol

Music

  • Musical Style Country/Western
  • Vocal DemandsModerate
  • Orchestra Size Piano Only
  • Chorus Size Small

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  • Minimum Fee: $110 per performance

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Jack Sharkey

Jack Sharkey

Jack Sharkey (1931-1992) was born on May 6, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois. He began writing when he was 10 years old. He graduated from college with a BA in Creative Writing and taught school from 1953 to 1955. In mid-1955, Mr. Sharkey enlisted in the Army, serving at Sandia Base ...

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