I Sent a Letter to My Love

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Cast Size

3w, 2m
Target Audience

Adult, Senior, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

Details

Summary

This soul stirring journey of renewal begins on a Maine summer night in 1955. Gwen appears to rent a cottage from Amy and her wheelchair bound brother Stan. She is venturing into a new life following the death of her mother, whom she nursed. On a whim, Amy places a "Wanted to Correspond" ad, but her notions of romance backfire when only Stan responds. Just when things get out of hand, longing, love and loyalty conspire to open new doors for all in this seamless blend of well developed characters and memorable songs by the noted pop artist.

History

I Sent a Letter to My Love premiered in New York City at Primary Stages in 1995. It was directed by Pat Birch.

Keywords

Performing Groups

JIMMY
AMY
STAN
GWEN
MISS MORGAN

Time Period 1950s
Setting Maine, summer 1955
Cautions
- Mild Adult Themes

Media

"An inspiring fable ... [with] a richly romantic score." - New York Times

"Possesses a charm and literacy and attention to character all too rare in modern musicals.... Manchester's aching melodies, tinged with autumnal fire, are matched by rich, poetic lyrics." - Chicago Sun Times

"Moving and tuneful.... An altogether delightful charmer." - New York Post

"Almost "Letter' perfect." - North Shore Sunday

"Engrossing "Letter' delivers." - Boston Globe

Music

Song Samples

How Do You Fly?

Across the Lake

God Never Closed a Door

Lady Seeks Gentleman

Grass Between My Toes

Very Truly Yours

Rosy Red

Pants, Angela

Perfect Timing

The Chance of You

I Never Knew

The Day I Met My Friend

Last Night

Lady Seeks Gentleman [Reprise]

Change in the Air

Reed 1 (Flute, Clarinet, Piccolo)
Reed 2 (Clarinet)
Harp
Piano
Cello
Bass

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6 Conductor Scores

1 Reed 1
1 Reed 2
1 Harp
1 Piano
1 Cello
1 Bass

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Authors

Jeffrey Sweet

Though produced on stages around the world, Jeffrey Sweet is most closely associated with Chicago theater. As a 30-year member of the Playwrights Ensemble of the Tony Award-winning Victory Gardens Theatre, he put up 14 plays there, as well as works on other Chicago stages. Am ...

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I Sent a Letter to My Love