
Bella: An American Tall Tale
Full Length Musical, Comedy / 7m, 5f
Set in the Old West, this world-premiere musical comedy written by Kirsten Childs tells the tale of Isabella “Bella” Patterson, a young black woman in late 19th Century America.
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Bella: An American Tall Tale
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Cast Size
7m, 5fDuration
More than 120 minutes (2 hours)Target Audience
- Adult
Additional Info
When Bella boards a train west to reunite with her Buffalo soldier sweetheart, she encounters the most colorful and lively characters ever to roam the Western plains. Bullets and fists will fly, heads and hearts will break, but—blessed with a big heart, and a voluptuous figure—Bella will breeze on through it all.
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Reviews
"A rollicking musical. Like its title character's doozy of a derriere, Bella is impossible to ignore." - Time Out
"As a composer, Ms. Childs has an enviable versatility." - The New York Times
"Kirsten Childs' high spirits are infectious, and Bella: An American Tall Tale is her irresistible invitation to kick up your heels." - Variety
Considerations
Performing Groups
- College Theatre / Student
- Professional Theatre
- Large Stage
License details
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Production
Details
- Duration: More than 120 minutes (2 hours)
- Setting: The Old West
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