Ask Dorothy

a paper doll musical

 

 

Book & Music by Heather Megill

 

Lyrics by Beth Megill & Heather Megill

 

Performances: 
Megill & Company

Avo Playhouse, Vista CA

2005

 

Demo Recordings:

2005; Available on iTunes

 

Reviews: 

“The score is studded with musical jewels.  The dialogue is fast paced and funny.  Ask Dorothy is refreshingly different and another feather in cap for Heather Megill.” - Pam Kragen, North County Times

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"Quirky... creative... lighthearted... A fun and amusing production filled with corny paper puns, mime jokes, a little romance and good music." - Rob Hopper, San Diego Playbill

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Show Statistics:

Show Style: Musical Comedy

Musical Style: Traditional

Current Orchestration: Piano, Flute, Bass, Drums

Cast Size: 15+

Cast Breakdown: 7 Females, 6 Males, 2 Children (1 girl, 1 boy)

 

Synopsis:

Dorothy is a paper doll who lives in Paperville, USA. She hosts a radio talk show on station WXYZ in which she gives love advice to her loyal listeners. When Dorothy takes an interest in her next door neighbor Walter, she finds herself at a loss, unable to communicate the language of the heart without the safety of her microphone. Meanwhile, Walter falls in love with the woman he hears on the radio every day, not knowing she lives right next door. Enter into the mix: a mime (Dorothy's best friend), a quartet of harmony singing radio announcers, a 12 year-old boy genius, and you have the beginnings of what Ask Dorothy has to offer.

 

Ask Dorothy is a quirky, funny, family friendly tap-dancingly enjoyable show with a good message about being happy with yourself. 

 

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