SUGARPLUM

Designed to unite performers of all ages, Sugarplum features a dynamic mix of leading roles for young actors and versatile adult characters, supported by a highly scalable ensemble. Whether you are a large community theatre looking to feature a massive youth ensemble or a professional company utilizing a tight, doubling track system, this script stretches to fit your talent pool.

PRINCIPAL ROLES:

• Sugarplum (Age 11–12) – An imaginative, enterprising go-getter who is more comfortable with adults than kids. A clever leader who crafts quick disguises and masterminds plans. Strong singer with a belt and mix/head voice.

• Gingy – Sugarplum's loving main caregiver and the ideal grandma. She balances hardships with grace, good cheer, and a knack for turning everyday tasks into games.

• Grandpa – Witty, whimsical, and sensitive. A former fast-paced lawyer who left it behind to open a family bakery in a warmer climate; he loves rewarding Sugarplum's vocabulary skills.

• Mayor Ratcliffe – A quick-witted, selfish wheeler-dealer who entered public service for the perks. Thinks everything would be perfect if people just followed instructions. Strong comedic timing (Think 30 Rock’s Jenna Maroni).

• Tchai (Pre-teen) – Big-thinking, forward-looking, and a bit clumsy. A fiercely loyal, goofy friend who isn't afraid to make bold choices. Any gender; strong mover and singer.

• Marie – A bright, energetic, and slightly intense trained ballet dancer with ambitions to be a choreographer. Some people call her the “Ice Queen,” but that’s just because that’s the role she’s playing this year.

• Peter – A rule-following snow scout captain and the Mayor's son. Driven by a desperate need to prove that leadership and respect must be earned.

FEATURED ROLES & ENSEMBLE

• Queenie – An open-minded, freewheeling, artistically inclined florist. Strong singer and great mover.

• Lumberjack Jo – The head of the league of Christmas Tree Farmers. Tough-looking on the outside, but a total sweetheart.

• Volunteer – A passionate city-of-snow resident who loves libraries, classical music, and helping others around the holidays.

• Marzi, Fritz & Clara – Three goofy teenagers in the city of snow who serve as Senior Snow Scouts.

• Youth & Adult Ensembles – Highly flexible groups to fill out the world as Kids, Snow Scouts, a Ballet Company, Busy Adults, Advisors, Reporters, and Customers.

Bring the rich, magical world of the "City of Snow" to life with a vibrant, professional musical theatre orchestration. The score perfectly balances contemporary theatrical energy with nods to classic holiday themes. Fully engraved conductor scores, piano-vocal books, and individual player books are completely finalized and ready for your rehearsal process.

The 11-Piece Live Orchestra Pit:

• Keys 1 / Conductor

• Keys 2

• Reed 1

• Reed2

• Trumpet

• Trombone

• French Horn

• Violin

• Cello

• Bass

• Drums / Percussion

A fast-paced, emotionally satisfying two-act structure packed with infectious pop-theatrical hooks, sweeping holiday ballads, and show-stopping dance breaks.

Act 1 Song List

• Overture – Orchestra

• Looks Like Christmas – Sugarplum, Gingy, Full Company

• When the Snowflakes Fall – Sugarplum

• Snowflake Ballet / Winter Wonderland – Ballet Company, Sugarplum

• Attain the Key – Volunteer and Sugarplum

• Merry and Bright – Ensemble

• Freeze – Tchai with Marzi, Clara, Fritz, Sugarplum

• Step Up, Stand Out – Marie, Sugarplum, Ballet Company

• City of Snow – Ensemble

• Marzi's Merry – Marzi

• Spruce It Up – Mayor Ratcliffe, Sugarplum, Advisors

• Turn Up the Heat – Sugarplum, Mayor Ratcliffe, Ensemble

Act 2 Song List

• Troublemaker – Mayor Ratcliffe, Ensemble

• Stop and Smell the Flowers – Queenie, Sugarplum, Ensemble

• City of Snow (Reprise) – Sugarplum

• Tough Nut to Crack – Sugarplum, Tchai, Marzi, Fritz, Clara

• Freeze (Reprise) – Tchai

• Spruce It Up (Reprise) – Mayor Ratcliffe

• The First December – Volunteer and Sugarplum

• Freeze/Slick (Reprise) – Marzi, Sugarplum, Jo, Snow Scouts, Ballet Company

• Steal the Show – Jo, Marie, Peter, Sugarplum, Snow Scouts, Ballet Company

• Marzi's Freeze – Marzi

• Snow City Ceremony / Steal the Show (Reprise) – Ballet Company, Snow Scouts

• Make It With Love – Sugarplum, Gingy, Full Company

Sugarplum offers scenic and costume designers an incredible playground, moving from the stark contrast of a dull, sun-baked desert town into a vibrant, dazzling, magical winter metropolis.

Production Adaptability: The script is written to support grand, magical illusions, falling snow, and elaborate set transformations. However, it is equally effective when produced on a minimalist or stylized unit set relying on inventive lighting transitions, making it highly cost-effective and structurally achievable for theatres of any budget size.

How to Request: We want to make evaluating Sugarplum as seamless as possible for your artistic selection committee. Digital perusal scripts, scores, and demo audio recordings are available upon request.

Licensing Availability: Rights are currently open to professional, regional, community, and youth theatre organizations for the upcoming holiday seasons. Inquire directly through the form below to secure your production dates.